Podcast appearances and mentions of amber benziger

On this week's episode we are joined by therapist, coach, and podcast host, Amber Benziger. As someone who has experienced anxiety herself, Amber specializes in helping women manage their anxiety and move through their feelings with radical acceptance, self love, and boundaries. Brianna and Amber talk about all things anxiety – what it is, how it shows up, tips for managing it, and some misconceptions.Amber Benziger, MS, LPC (She/her/hers)  is a licensed psychotherapist,anxiety coach, and speaker located in southern New Jersey. She is the owner of Vitality Behavioral Health where she specializes in anxiety disorders, burnout prevention, and trauma therapy. Amber is also the creator of The Anxiety Lab, a one of a kind membership service helping women manage and cope with anxiety through education, compassion, and community. Connect and learn more about Amber!Website: www.ambervsanxiety.comAnxiety Lab: www.theanxietylab.com Instagram: @amber_vs_anxietyConnect with Brianna!Instagram: @mombossinaustinLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademikeFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @badassbasicbitchLove the podcast? We would love if you would leave a review!Thank you to this week's sponsor @justthrivehealth! Try Just Thrive Probiotics and Just Calm: https://justthrivehealth.com/ Use code BRIANNA at checkout for 15% off your order.

Do your negative thoughts seem to repeat on a continuous loop you can't break? Let me tell you a secret… There's a reason for this. Our brains are wired to think about all of the worst-case scenarios. Today we get to unpack all things related to overthinking, ruminating thoughts, and obsessive thought patterns with licensed psychotherapist and anxiety coach Amber Benziger @amber_vs_anxiety. This episode dives into:  Amber's top 3 ways to manage obsessive overthinking. The most effective mindfulness interventions she teaches to her clients. Her non-negotiable nightly grounding routine. Guest Info: Connect with Amber on Instagram @amber_vs_anxiety or her website here.  Resources Mentioned:  The Path to Peace Join my email list here! Podcast Disclaimer

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Amber Benziger, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in anxiety. Amber shares her own journey with anxiety and how she ended up working with those also struggling with anxiety in a clinical capacity. We discuss both overthinking and rumination and how they relate to and manifest in anxiety disorders. Amber also gives listeners some tools to reduce their engagement in overthinking and rumination. We discuss how self-compassion can be a helpful tool in managing anxiety, as well as self-acceptance when it comes to having anxiety. Amber also discusses how anxiety is a natural emotion we all experience and how anxiety and anxiety disorders may manifest differently for different people.Connect with Amber:Instagram: @amber_vs_anxietyTikTok: @amber_vs_anxietyWebsite: www.ambervsanxiety.comPodcast: The Managed MindThe Anxiety LabWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughIntro/Outro Music:Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic LicenseAthletes in Motion: From Race to RecoveryWho's an athlete? Anyone that moves! Inspiring stories and great conversations.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

We're talking all about hustle culture. Love it or hate it, it's everywhere. Amber and Nikki breakdown their experience with hustle culture and offer food for thought on evaluating if the hustle is serving you or not.  __________________________________________________ About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by internet besties, Amber Benziger (licensed therapist and anxiety coach) and Nikki Hedstrom (author and wellness coach). They have never met in person, but created this podcast to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

We've all been there. Flushed face, feeling hot all over, we're talking about that cringe moment. Maybe you texted the wrong person, or called someone by the wrong name, or maybe you just poured an entire drink all over yourself in a crowded restaurant and all eyes are on you.  This episode is dedicated to all those awkward, cringe-worthy, "I want to crawl into a pit and never come out" moments. We feel you. But here's the thing, we all go through embarrassing moments and we're here to say we're with you.  Join us this week as we recount a few of our many blunders and offer tips to shift out of embarrassment.  _____________________________________________________ About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by internet besties, Amber Benziger (licensed therapist and anxiety coach) and Nikki Hedstrom (author and wellness coach). They have never met in person, but created this podcast to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers. Amber and Nikki share their experiences and provide tools that they use to help improve their own mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

We are excited to welcome Rachel Havekost. She's a writer & mental health advocate and an all around amazing human being. She is the author of “WHERE the RIVER FLOWS” a memoir of loss, love, & life with an eating disorder, and also has published a variety of journals to help people on their mental health journey. Note, this episode does have sensitive content and is not suitable for all ages. Please note, there are mentions of eating disorders, suicide attempts and substance use. If these areas are triggering for you, feel free to skip this episode and join us next week. We are so appreciative of Rachel's vulnerability in sharing her story. We hope you enjoy it too. Find Rachel: Instagram: @Rachel_Havekost Website: https://www.rachelhavekost.com/ Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/122797804?si=tWIJSTMaRyWlukaW2ItheQ _______________________________________________________ About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by internet besties, Amber Benziger (licensed therapist and anxiety coach) and Nikki Hedstrom (author and wellness coach). They have never met in person, but created this podcast to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

From our earliest years, friends are an important part of our mental health. Friends can help fill our cup, provide us with a listening ear or just make us laugh until we nearly pee our pants. There are so many types of friends and dynamics of friendships we just had to dedicate an episode to this sweet topic. We talk about why it can be harder to make new friends later in life, what being a good friend might look like, and the grief of losing a friendship. So take a listen, and maybe share it with a friend. Because we are all about celebrating the power of friendship.   About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

Do you struggle to delegate at home or at work? Are you someone who likes to keep control of all the spinning plates? We feel you. We are works in progress when it comes to letting go of our need for control and our overfunctioning.  So all you overfunctioners, join us for ideas on how to let things go. ________________________________________________ About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

I polled you guys once about intrusive thoughts and did we learn  a lot that day. We all have them, they're normal ...but when do they become NOT normal? Today we are talking about PPA and Intrusive thoughts, two topics I personally relate to and advocate on. Amber Benziger, MS, LPC (She/her/hers)  is a licensed psychotherapist, anxiety coach, and speaker located in southern New Jersey. She is the owner of Vitality Behavioral Health where she specializes in anxiety disorders, burnout prevention and trauma therapy. Amber is also the creator of The Anxiety Lab, a one of a kind membership service helping women manage and cope with anxiety through education, compassion, and community. To learn more about Amber visit www.ambervsanxiety.com www.theanxietylab.com (USE CODE MAMAKNOWS for $30 off)  Follow her on  instagram @amber_vs_anxiety

Oh social media! The place of cute cat videos and also comparison and internet trolls. This week we are talking about social media and how it impacts our mental health. If you're a doom scroller, you'll want to take a listen.  _______________________________________________________ The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.    Subscribe for more content like this ————————————————————— Follow us at:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanagedmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themanagedmindpodcast Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership The Anxiety Lab: https://www.theanxietylab.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_vs_anxiety/   Nikki's Book “A Thought Is A Thought”: https://athoughtisathought.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihedstrom/  & https://www.instagram.com/athoughtisathought/ Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

This week we have special guest Elizabeth Earnshaw talking about her debut book 'I Want This to Work." Whether you are single, coupled or married, learn how you can build stronger connections with loved ones with the 3 R's. We also dive into how do we know when it's time to call it quits in a relationship and why interdependence is the gold star for healthy relationships. If you want to create a stronger connection with your partner, Elizabeth provides great tips you won't want to miss. About Elizabeth Earnshaw: Over the last decade, Elizabeth Earnshaw (LMFT) has become one of today's most trusted relationship teachers. Elizabeth is a renowned Gottman therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (MA), and influential Instagram therapist who has helped transform countless relationships. She is the author of "I WANT THIS TO WORK" a trustworthy, inclusive guide to navigating the most challenging relationship issues we face. Culturally inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and written for both married and unmarried couples, this book brings an accessible guide to healing relationships and creating enduring intimacy. For more information please visit www.elizabethearnshaw.com.  Follow Liz: Instagram: @lizlistens Twitter: @liz_listens TikTok: @lizlistens Ours: Modern Couples Counseling  Buy the book! 'I Want This to Work'  ________________________________________________________ The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.    Subscribe for more content like this ————————————————————— Follow us at:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanagedmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themanagedmindpodcast Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership The Anxiety Lab: https://www.theanxietylab.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_vs_anxiety/   Nikki's Book “A Thought Is A Thought”: https://athoughtisathought.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihedstrom/  & https://www.instagram.com/athoughtisathought/ Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

Mindset is another one of those buzzwords everyone is talking about. This week we're talking about having a growth mindset vs a fixed mindset. Learn how to shift your thoughts from "I suck at this" to "I may not be good at this....yet." When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

In this episode we get into diet culture, body shaming and how we are actively working to fight the "never good enough" beauty standards we are faced with daily. You don't have to look far before you are served a message about dieting, or how to look more beautiful. It's no wonder we struggle to feel like we are enough. Well, we've had it with this narrative and are pushing back on it.   Join us as we talk about how we navigate healthy eating and physical movement in amongst all the dieting noise.  If you struggle with body image, this is a great episode to listen to and share. Let's talk about it.  References: Micheal Hobbes & their podcast Maintenance Phase and article "Everything You Know about Obesity is Wrong" Hey Tiffany Roe - Therapist  @heytiffanyroe About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

Amber Benziger is an LPC and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Amber's private practice, Vitality Behavioral Health is located in NJ. She is also the founder of The Anxiety Lab, a group coaching membership for women and the co-host of The Managed Mind Podcast. Amber and I discuss anxiety, how it manifests for her and how she copes. We also talk about the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack. This conversation is jam-packed with strategies and coping mechanisms to help with anxiety and how to slowly incorporate self-care into your busy life.  “Think about how many times a day we're checking in with our kids, our friends, our spouse, why wouldn't we check in with ourselves to make sure that we have what we need?” - Amber Benziger Links: Christie's Website Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Amber's Website Amber's Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  The Managed Mind Podcast The Anxiety Lab Group coaching

Habits... In this episode we breakdown how to have habits, discuss if we even need them, and if we think they good for our mental health. We talk about our experience in creating habits, where we have struggled and where we've found the most success with sticking with it.  If you are looking for ideas to make practicing your helpful habits easier, help in understanding the pressure we put ourselves under when a habit doesn't stick, or if you just need some validation that forming habits is hard...  you've come to the right place.  About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

You asked, we delivered. The most requested topic is finally being addressed on Ivy Unleashed- ANXIETY. As Licensed Professional Counselor Amber Benziger explains in the episode, we ALL have anxiety. Amber defines anxiety, why it's important, how it feels in the body, the difference between excessive worry and anxiety, how it can affect sleep, and so much more. You'll hear endless coping strategies to help when anxiety takes over and even why Amber feels even therapists need therapists. Whether you deal with chronic anxiety, overwhelming thoughts, panic attacks, or know someone who does, this episode will leave you feeling more equipped to honestly address and help yourself and others to more effectively manage anxiety. Guest: Amber Benziger- MS, LPC, CCTPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_vs_anxiety/ Website: theanxietylab.com Podcast: The Managed Mind Podcast PUREFIN CBDa Oil Promo:PureFin Shop: https://purefinshop.com/ 10% off your full purchase- use code GOLDIVY at checkout INSTACART Promo: 14-day free trial and FREE delivery- https://instacart.oloiyb.net/n1EZJ6Find Gold Ivy Health Co. and resources mentioned- Website- https://goldivyhealthco.com/blog/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/goldivyhealthco/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Gold-Ivy-Health-Co-103783871542834TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@goldivyhealthco?lang=enYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXBMqcMHUwkToYb-kkAuD_w#goldivyhealthco #ivyunleashedpodcast #ivyunleashed #ivyleague #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #youtubepodcast #inspiration #healing #selfidentity #anxiety #excessiveworry #worriers #perfectionism #copingwithanxiety #livingwithanxiety #grounding #ambervsanxiety #amberbenziger #athoughtisathought #managedmindpodcast #behaviorchange #psychology #holistichealth #healthcoach #personaltrainer #mentalhealth #healing #wordsofwisdom #watchmegrow #listenandlearn #needtoknow #whatilearned #wellness #lifestyleSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/goldivyhealthco)

I hope you enjoy the last episode of 2021 and the 150th episode of the show! Thank you for being a part of the Trust & Thrive journey. Here's to another 150 episodes and more!In this episode, I share my favorite clips from some of this year's episodes - on the topics of boundaries, relationships, healing, breaking cycles, and more. Hope you enjoy and have a great rest of your year. We will be back in 2022 with new and insightful conversations to share!GUESTS:Amanda E. White - @therapyforwomenStevon Lewis - @stevonlewismftJayson Gaddis - @jaysongaddisMichelle Goodloe - @thegmichelleDr. Sarah Webb - @colorismhealingEsther Boykin - @estherbmft Leesa Renee Hall - @leesareneehallJosie Rosario - @josierosarionycChris Grant - @theqtherapistSarah Casper - @comprehensiveconsent Amber Benziger - @amber_vs_anxietyJustin Martin - @partsofmetherapy Valeska Coski - @renew.thru.therapy Gloria Zhang - @bygloriazhang Katrina Leggins - @knicolewriting Aaren Snyder - @thementalhealthmatters Dr. Daryl Johnson - @dr.daryljohnson Dr. Jenny Wang - @asiansformentalhealth  STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: tara@tara-mont.com 

It's the end of Season 1 but don't worry, we'll be back with Season 2 in 2022. We've learned a lot through this process of creating a podcast together. In this episode, we recap our experience, learn a little about each other and have a ton of fun. Join us for the final episode of Season 1 and we'll see you in 2022!  And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss Season 2! ________________________________________________________ About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

We are all exposed to negativity, whether it's internal or external. From that troublesome neighbour, exposing yourself negative content, to that inner critic, negativity is all around us. This week we talk about how we cope with negativity, and tips we find helpful to help reduce negativity's impact on our minds and bodies. References: Q-Tip It - "Quit taking it personally" Song - Jake Wesley Rogers - "Pluto"  Navigating Negativity Spotify Playlist  featuring a few of our favourite songs to reset our moods. ______________________________________________________ About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

On this episode, we talked with Amber about:Showing up on social media and setting boundariesHer mental health journey navigating anxiety and showing up for her clients in an authentic wayThe basics of anxiety and what type of anxiety she sees most often in her practiceTangible ways to reduce anxiety and break rumination cyclesToxic positivity: what it is and why it's invalidatingCreating an anxiety management routine to help with anxious symptomsThe lack of access to therapy among different populations and more

Boundaries. We know we need them, but we can have a hard time setting them. Amber and Nikki define boundaries, where they struggle with them and how to set them.   References: Nedra Tawwab's instagram and book  ____________________________________________________ About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

We all know it's important. We all feel better when we make space for it. So why do we have such a hard time making time for it? Amber and Nikki get into the different types of self-care, how to evaluate your self-care practice and why we can struggle with it. References: Book - The Artist's Way - by Julia Cameron in reference to "Morning Pages" ___________________________________________________ The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.   Subscribe for more content like this ————————————————————— Follow us at:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanagedmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themanagedmindpodcast Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership The Anxiety Lab: https://www.theanxietylab.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_vs_anxiety/   Nikki's Book “A Thought Is A Thought”: https://athoughtisathought.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihedstrom/  & https://www.instagram.com/athoughtisathought/ Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

Whether you're in a relationship or single (and ready to mingle), we breakdown relationship anxiety and how your attachment style might be impacting how you're showing up in your relationships. We know relationships can be hard, and that's why we wanted to talk about how you can navigate them from date one to celebrating your tenth wedding anniversary.  Side note: Sorry for the funny sound quality. Let's call it a little blip along the way. We hope you understand and enjoy the episode!  Exercise: Attachment Style Quiz Additional Helpful Resources: Book: "Attached" by psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller.  Book: "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman Mindfulmft (Instagram) ____________________________________________________ About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

We talk about why we don't like change, what stops us from getting ourselves out of a bad situation and how to move forward even when we're feeling afraid. If you'd rather stick with what you know, then take a chance on something new, take a listen. There's so much to gain for being able to leap into the unknown.  _________________________________________________ About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health. Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at: Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com   More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

We've all had to have them. And a lot of us like to avoid them. We're talking about difficult conversations. This week Amber and Nikki chat about why difficult conversations are so hard and what we can do to make them more manageable.   Resources Referenced: Jen Sincero - You Are a Badass at Making Money _____________________________________________________ The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this ————————————————————— Follow us at:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanagedmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themanagedmindpodcast Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership The Anxiety Lab: https://www.theanxietylab.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_vs_anxiety/   Nikki's Book “A Thought Is A Thought”: https://athoughtisathought.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihedstrom/  & https://www.instagram.com/athoughtisathought/ Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

Join Amber and Nikki as they talk about their struggles with perfectionism and the tools they use to see the forest through the trees. If you like things to be perfect, this is the episode for you.   About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

Ever experienced burnout? You're not alone. In this episode Amber and Nikki breakdown the three key types, what to watch for, and tips that might help keep you from hitting the wall. If you struggle with making time for rest, this is the episode for you.  About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

Amber and Nikki breakdown what makes them worry and the strategies they use to when they are overthinking things. From reframing, to finding the right person to talk to, to fear-setting, this episode is full of tools to help tame those worries.   About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber's Anxiety Lab Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

Ever had a vulnerability hangover? That icky feeling that washes over you when you get outside your comfort zone. Well that's exactly what Amber and Nikki experienced after recording their first episode. They talk about showing up authentically, why it's so hard to try something new, and some tips to soothe that vulnerability hangover. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.  Check out: @hebontheweb on Instagram for her song "Sucking at something's the first step to being sorta good at something" https://www.instagram.com/reel/CM5BwOWnLgo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link   About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki: Amber's Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral  Nikki's Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com  

Join licensed therapist and anxiety coach, Amber Benziger and author, marketer and wellness coach, Nikki Hedstrom as they share their personal experience with over-thinking, burnout, worry, boundaries, and other things that make life hard. They will be sharing tools that have helped them better manage their minds. Subscribe now for updates so you never miss an episode. 

Licensed therapist and anxiety coach Amber Benziger and author and wellness coach Nikki Hedstrom introduce their new podcast for over-thinkers, never-enoughers and anxious achievers. They are going to share their experiences as over-thinkers and their tools for managing their minds. Join them every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. 

Amber Benziger, MS, LPC (She/her/hers) is a licensed psychotherapist, anxiety coach, and speaker located in southern New Jersey.  She is the owner of Vitality Behavioral Health, where she specializes in anxiety disorders, burnout prevention, and trauma therapy. Amber is also the creator of The Anxiety Lab, a one of a kind membership service helping womxn manage and cope with anxiety through education, compassion, and community.  In this episode, we discuss the connection between anxiety and perfectionism, stress vs. burnout, setting boundaries with yourself, the importance of self-care, tips on avoiding burnout,  the harm in hustle culture, and more. FOLLOW AMBER:INSTA: @amber_vs_anxiety WEBSITES: www.theanxietylab.com ; www.vitalitybehavioral.com STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK:@trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: tara@tara-mont.com 

There are 40+ million people that have a diagnosis of anxiety disorder. Now think about how many of us struggle with anxiety and have never been diagnosed.If you struggle with anxiety, you are not alone.You can learn to manage it by identifying it, acknowledging it and then getting grounded and connected with yourself. Once you are back in your body, you can challenge your negative thinking and then reframe the thoughts into something more realistic.Join this informative and educational conversation with Therapist Amber Benziger. Connect with Cassie Burton and Curiosity Junkie Podcast via Instagram, Facebook or YouTube.Connect with Amber Benziger and The Anxiety Lab Support the show (https://paypal.me/chatecass)

We study Lauren Eliz Love, Coach and Healer for Female Entrepreneurs When it comes to displaying vulnerability in your business, it can seem intimidating. After all, getting people to know your true self may seem like it's not even business related! How do we display vulnerability in our businesses?   Our guest from the last episode of The Global Phenomenon, Lauren Eliz Love, has mastered the art of vulnerability in her online business. In her interview she shared that being vulnerable is something she deems essential, but doesn't come naturally.   In this companion episode I'm going to answer some of your questions and tell you about 3 things that Lauren Eliz Love is doing VERY RIGHT in her business, and YOU should start doing right now, even if you're starting out! In this episode we also answer the following listener questions: "I'm launching enrollment for my first membership course, My plan is to get a group of founding members test it out on them for 3 months and relaunch bigger and better with their feedback. Is there anything you wish you knew before you launched or things I should be mindful of as I start." -- Amber Benziger from theanxietylab.com "I created a group program and I have 2 people signed up. I was disappointed at first (I planned to get 10), but I plan to make the most of it. It feels a bit weird for me, because they came into the program under the assumption that it was a GROUP coaching program and in reality it's just 2. How should I approach this?" -- Anonymous Episode links: Lauren and her partner speak up about the trouble in their partnership. Listen to episode 135 of the Lauren of Love podcast Visit Lauren's website at laurenoflove.com Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenoflove Got a question for the next Q&A segment? Go to The Global Phenomenon website and submit your question! Watch the video version of this episode on The Global Phenomenon YouTube channel Join the conversation in The Global Phenomenon Facebook Group Contact our team at: info@theglobalphenomenon.com Credits: Music by Jared Lebel Photo by Mira Whiting Photography Editing by Cue9.fm Voice by Kip Clark

In this episode, Amber Benziger joins the show to speak about creating a membership program for our clients. Amber created The Anxiety Lab, a monthly membership program full of courses, workbooks, speakers, and educational content to help people manage their anxiety. First, we dive into talking about racism in a therapy setting, Amber speaks about her switch to telehealth, and then Amber reveals the inspiration behind The Anxiety Lab. Plus, Amber explains why we need to stop doubting ourselves; we can execute our great ideas and help even more people outside of the therapy room. Meet Amber Benziger Hey, I'm Amber, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional in the state of New Jersey. I am a therapist, an advocate, a feeler, and a flawed human.  My goals are to create an environment for women to come, explore and process their feelings; and heal from their troubles while growing in self-compassion and self-worth. I'm no stranger to anxiety and perfectionism and through my own journey of self-exploration, I fell in love with the therapeutic process. When I'm not in my therapy chair I'm a busy mom of two, a runner, a french bulldog enthusiast, and an avocado toast connoisseur.  I curse too much, I find solace at the beach, and I love spray painting stuff. Speaking About Racism In Therapy As a Black therapist, Amber thinks it is imperative for her to discuss racism and advocate for equality because of her unique perspective. A larger majority of Amber's practice is women of color. Lately, Amber has seen a lot of racial trauma and a lot of anxiety around the election. Racism isn't something new. However, it does have a spotlight on it. So, Amber is talking about much more in her practice than she ever has before. It is critical to hold space for racial issues still, primarily because they haven't gone away, and people still have those concerns and worry. Racism isn't a trend, it's something that has always been there, and it seems like something that will always be around. Switching To Telehealth Before the pandemic, Amber had one or two clients online, but her practice was basically in the office. So, during the pandemic, Amber had to make that switch to telehealth, like many practitioners. She was worried about how that transition would go, and luckily, her clients were fantastic. Plus, Amber has just seen her practice grow incredibly in the past few months with the pandemic. She even has a waiting list and has turned people away. However, it's a struggle for Amber because she wants to help people who are having a hard time. Sometimes, it can be heartbreaking to turn a client away. That's why Amber created her membership service, The Anxiety Lab. The Anxiety Lab The Anxiety Lab is a monthly membership program full of courses, workbooks, speakers, and educational content to help manage your anxiety. The program is accompanied by a private online Facebook community where you can interact with Amber and your peers. Amber created it because it was something that she felt like she needed during the pandemic. During Covid, living under the same roof with kids and spouses can be really stressful, and Amber became really anxious herself. Then, Amber started getting a bunch of calls and a bunch of people reaching out to her through social media platforms about working with her. That made Amber feel even more overwhelmed and stressed out. So, she had the idea of creating The Anxiety Lab. Creating A Membership Program Amber is not a technology person. So that was the part that overwhelmed her. As practitioners, we're always questioning if we know how to do all this next-level stuff. So, Amber did a lot of research, and she decided to use the platform Kajabi. It is great for membership services because it allows Amber to put the courses on there, and it allows for the community aspect. That way, Amber doesn't have to use a different tool, and she can do everything on Kajabi. It will even let you send out email marketing; it's like a one-stop-shop for everything you need to create a membership program. Marketing Your Membership Program Amber will market a lot through her social media platforms, specifically Instagram. Amber will make connections on Instagram with other therapists and private practice owners. Plus, she jumps on Instagram Live with people who have a larger following. In addition, Amber dabbles with Facebook Ads; it's something that she still needs to learn more about. Overall, Amber utilizes a lot of word of mouth to get people to The Anxiety Lab. Plus, her therapist friends have been a lot of help when it comes to spreading the word. Being transparent… Some of the resources below use affiliate links which simply means we receive a commission if you purchase using the links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for using the links! Amber's Resources Vitality Behavior Health Vitality Behavior Health on Facebook Amber on Instagram The Anxiety Lab Resources  Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free. Learn more about GreenOak Accounting  Training Webinar Join my Focus Groups Money Matters in Private Practice | The Course G Suite for Therapists | The E-Course Session Note Helper 3.0 Join the G-Suite for Therapists Users Group Cool Resources Follow @PracticeofTherapy on Instagram Meet Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT Gordon is the person behind The Practice of Therapy Podcast & Blog. He is also President and Founder of Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC. He is a therapist, consultant, business mentor, trainer, and writer. PLEASE Subscribe to The Practice of Therapy Podcast wherever you listen to it. Follow us on Twitter @therapistlearn, and Pinterest, “Like” us on Facebook.