Calmly Coping

Morgan Beard has dedicated her life to using creativity to heal and empower. Managing depression and anxiety since age 13 made personal development a non-negotiable. She received her BA in Visual and Media Studies from Duke University in 2012 and her MPS in Art Therapy from the School of Visual Arts in New York City in 2017. As an art therapist in New York, she worked in a public elementary school, an adult inpatient psychiatric unit, and a 183-bed nursing home. Her life came to a screeching halt after burning out in pursuit of licensure and entering another major depressive episode. Focused for the first time on her own happiness, Morgan moved across the country and started over in Los Angeles. She began building her life coaching business, working with individuals to create holistically fulfilling lives and families to increase communication and harmony. This gave her the confidence to embrace her earliest passion for singing and make music to help people move. This episode is perfect for anybody who wants to learn more about the usage of creativity in healing from mental health struggles such as anxiety and depression, how to begin the process of discovering and connecting with yourself, and how to allow yourself to be creative, have fun, and say yes to yourself more. In this episode we discuss: How she uses the combination of her personal skills and experience, along with her creative tools as an art therapist to help people deal with stress, feel mastery over their lives and situations, and to gain confidence and self-esteem to thrive and channel their gifts. The importance of integrating creativity and expression into transmuting and processing emotions and understanding yourself. How to begin using creativity even if you don't see yourself as being creative. Unwinding the mystery of what is happening subconsciously in your body through art. Creativity as an amazing vehicle for empowerment and self-discovery. How letting go can allow creativity and flow to occur. The benefits of becoming aware of tightness and constriction in the relationship with yourself as a first step in allowing things to flow and understanding yourself. Letting yourself be with difficult emotions and giving them the space to unfold rather than suppressing them within. How the fear of losing control can prevent you from fully experiencing your life. Undoing the framework of the importance of the outcome verses the experience of the process. How play and creativity are viewed as something exclusively for children, and how adults can benefit from breaking the rules of rigidity and expectations. Morgan's experience reaching burnout and discovering that she was chasing other people's expectations and desires rather than her own, and her journey to reconnecting with herself. Tips for how to create time for yourself and starting the process of restoring the relationship with your own inner compass. Suggestions for how to practice creativity and express yourself. Learning how to trust yourself and your body. The myth of having to do it all on your own and the necessity of seeking out help and support when you need it. How to start exploring yourself and your creativity when you struggle with perfectionism. How labeling yourself or having a fixed identity can be both helpful and confining at the same time. The benefits of bringing mindfulness to unhelpful thoughts and investigating them. The importance of recognizing and celebrating your growth and how to do that. The benefits of creativity in guiding you to make important life changes and recognizing the difference between fear and desire. A guided meditation/visualization tool that Morgan guides at the end of the episode.   Mentioned during the episode: If you are in crisis or experiencing suicidal ideation, help is available 24/7: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Essentialism by Greg McKeown   Connect with Morgan: Book a free strategy session with Morgan: https://morganbeardcoach.as.me/schedule.php https://morganbeard.coach/   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++++   ***** WORK WITH ME ***** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   ***** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   ***** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   ****TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ **** http://hfaquiz.com   ***** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

Erin Baute has been studying and working in the field of behavior change for over 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Human Development, Master of Public Health and is finishing her PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, with a focus on coaching and development. She has been studying and using the Enneagram for 11 years and is a Certified Enneagram Teacher and Trainer, as well as an Accredited Enneagram Professional from the International Enneagram Association. In this episode, Erin explains what the Enneagram is, and how you can use it as a tool to gain clarity, heal, and make positive behavior changes. This episode is perfect for anybody who is looking to understand more about themselves and how their past experience may have influenced their present day behaviors, behavior change, and using the Enneagram as a personality model.   In this episode we discuss: How to be productive while also staying closer to your whole self. How your childhood experiences influence your adult desires and behavior patterns. The cultural norm to stop at naming and identifying patterns and the importance of the practice and work that needs to occur afterwards in order to create change. The 3-step process of behavior change and shifting patterns. The 20 second theory related to behavior change. The small changes you can focus on to create behavior change. The first steps to take if you've never heard of the Enneagram before. The importance of recognizing the difference between external influences and internal beliefs and motivations. The importance of nuance in understanding the complexity of human behavior and personality. The difference between the 3 subtypes in the Enneagram. How a disruption to your basic human needs (such as trauma) informs your personality and behavioral patterns. The connection between developmental stages, a lack of real or perceived resources, and how you relate to the world as an adult. What your dominant instinct is and how you can heal from unhelpful instincts or tendencies. How your tendency can result in both strengths and challenges, and how to work with them to improve upon your strengths.   Connect with Erin: Free Enneagram Typing Guide Erin's Website Erin's Facebook Erin's Instagram   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++++   ***** WORK WITH ME ***** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   ***** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   ***** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   ****TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ **** http://hfaquiz.com   ***** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

How do you cope with high-functioning anxiety as an entrepreneur or somebody who is self-employed? When you're an entrepreneur or self-employed, it can be really easy to get caught up in that place of always feeling as though you have to be working. That along with high-functioning anxiety can create this cycle of overworking and always being busy and overthinking things because all of the pressure is on you, and that can result in burnout overwhelm, stress, and anxiety. Learn how you can cope with HFA as an entrepreneur in this episode.   In this episode you will learn: What it's like being an entrepreneur with high-functioning anxiety 5 tips to cope with the ups and downs of business How to successfully manage all the pressure you feel as an entrepreneur/small-business owner   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++++   ****TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ **** http://hfaquiz.com   ***** WORK WITH ME ***** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   ***** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   ***** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   ***** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

In honor of this episode being released on Thanksgiving week in the US, I think gratitude is a very appropriate topic to discuss that can honestly improve your mood and has made a huge positive difference in the way I feel on a daily basis. Most people know that gratitude is important, but why is that the case, and how can you practice gratitude to improve your mood? Stay tuned to find out. In this episode you will learn: Why gratitude can help improve your mood The positive changes you experience when you start practicing gratitude My simple (and transformative) tips to practice gratitude in your daily life Mentioned in episode: 5 Minutes Daily To A Happier Mindset Atomic Habits by James Clear   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++++   DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE: GOODBYE OVERWHELM: YOUR GUIDE TO ACCOMPLISH MORE BY DOING LESS https://www.calmlycoping.com/overwhelm/   LEARN MORE ABOUT MY CALM & AMBITIOUS MEMBERSHIP https://www.calmandambitious.com/   ***** WORK WITH ME ***** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   ***** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   ***** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   ****TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ **** http://hfaquiz.com   ***** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

My mission is all about helping you feel calmer, because I know that's what you crave when you're struggling with a mind that never shuts off and a busy schedule and overwhelm that constantly puts you in survival mode. Check out this episode to learn what to do to actually be calmer.   In this episode you will learn: My 4 tips to help you feel calmer Why coping skills aren't enough to help you feel calmer The one thing that helps you stop getting in your own way   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++++   LEARN MORE ABOUT CALM, BALANCED, & CONFIDENT AND APPLY https://www.calmlycoping.com/apply   ***** WORK WITH ME ***** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   ***** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   ***** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   ****TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ **** http://hfaquiz.com   ***** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

Is it possible to overcome high-functioning anxiety? The answer to this question is more nuanced than you might think, and it's what I'm going to break down in today's podcast episode. I'll be answering questions such as, what does it mean to overcome a mental health struggle? Can you overcome anxiety? If so, what does it take?   In this episode you will learn: What it means to overcome a mental health struggle The things you need to understand to overcome high-functioning anxiety What anxiety flare-ups are and how to manage them   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++++ REGISTER FOR THE HOW TO OVERCOME HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY WEBINAR https://www.calmlycoping.com/webinar   LEARN ABOUT MY CALM, BALANCED, & CONFIDENT PROGRAM https://calmlycoping.com/waitlist   ***** WORK WITH ME ***** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   ***** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   ***** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   ****TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ **** http://hfaquiz.com   ***** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

Overwhelm means “to exist in such great amounts that someone or something cannot deal with them.” You can be overwhelmed by emotions, and overwhelmed by responsibilities. When it just feels like too much and you are struggling with stress, difficulty with motivation, resentment, frustration, and/or anxiety, you might be struggling with overwhelm. Nowadays it’s common to have overloaded schedules and fill up any empty time that you can with trying to decompress… but it doesn’t always help, and you might still struggle with those feelings of overwhelm in the background or when Monday morning comes around.   In this episode you will learn: How to reduce your mental load so you can feel less overwhelmed Simple steps to practice self-care when you're overwhelmed so you can avoid burnout The negative consequences of NOT practicing self-care when you're feeling overwhelmed   Why Having High-Functioning Anxiety Leads To Burnout   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++++   REGISTER FOR THE FREE RELAX & LET GO CHALLENGE STARTING NOVEMBER 8, 2021 https://calmlycoping.com/challenge     ***** WORK WITH ME ***** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   ***** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   ***** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   ****TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ **** http://hfaquiz.com   ***** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

When you have high-functioning anxiety, you might struggle with overthinking, difficulty relaxing, feeling on edge, and overwhelm... which are all the opposite of feeling calm. To me feeling calm means being grounded from within, and having the ability to cope with and respond to difficult emotions or thoughts that may come up. You can learn how to feel calmer, even when you struggle with high-functioning anxiety.   In this episode I'll share 7 ways to feel calmer with high-functioning anxiety.   In this episode you will learn: Simple habits that will help you feel calmer daily Concrete mindset shifts that will help you stop being so hard on yourself Research-backed tips for increased calm   Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070622090727.htm https://europepmc.org/article/med/15518309   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++++   DOWNLOAD THE BEGINNER'S HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY CHECKLIST https://www.calmlycoping.com/checklist   ***** WORK WITH ME ***** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   ***** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   ***** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   ****TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ **** http://hfaquiz.com   ***** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

I've been through the difficult, overwhelming, and uncomfortable on my journey towards healing from high-functioning anxiety and developing my Calm, Balanced, & Confident curriculum to help others do the same. If I could go back and speak to my past self, there are a few things I wish I learned earlier to make things easier. In this episode I'll be sharing 5 things I wish I learned earlier about high-functioning anxiety.   In this episode you will learn: The one huge cause of your struggles with high-functioning anxiety What life is REALLY about, verses what high-functioning anxiety wants you to think it's about Doses of positive motivation to get you through tough times   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++++   LEARN MORE ABOUT CALM, BALANCED, & CONFIDENT AND JOIN https://www.becalmwithtati.com/calm-balanced-confident/   ***** WORK WITH ME ***** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   ***** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   ***** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   ****TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ **** http://hfaquiz.com   ***** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

So why would I be telling what NOT to do? That's because what you don't do is just as important as what you DO when it comes to your mental health and personal development. It's important to have BOUNDARIES so that you can effectively care for yourself in order to show up as your best. In this episode, I'm going to be sharing 8 things you DON'T want to do when you have high-functioning anxiety, because they're just going to make you feel worse!   In this episode you will learn: The importance of setting healthy boundaries when you have high-functioning anxiety 8 things you DON'T want to be doing when you have high-functioning anxiety, because they will just make you feel worse What you need to STOP believing in order to feel better   Mentioned during episode: Living a Life of Awareness by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. 5-Minute Daily Meditations by Sah D'Simone   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++++   ****TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ **** http://hfaquiz.com   ***** WORK WITH ME ***** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   ***** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   ***** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   ***** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.