

Calmly Coping
Tatiana Garcia
Calmly Coping is the go-to podcast for high-achieving professionals who look like they have it all together—but inside, they're overthinking, self-doubting, and feeling the weight of constant pressure.
I'm Tati Garcia, a licensed therapist and coach specializing in high-functioning anxiety. I help ambitious professionals break free from the cycle of overworking, overthinking, and never feeling good enough, so you can cultivate confidence, balance, and peace—without sacrificing success.
If you struggle with:
✔ Overanalyzing everything and second-guessing yourself
✔ Feeling stuck in busyness but unsure how to slow down
✔ Putting immense pressure on yourself to always do more
✔ Trouble relaxing, switching off, or setting boundaries
✔ Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and fear of failure
Then you're in the right place.
Each bite-sized, evidence-based episode is designed to help you manage anxiety, improve focus and performance, communicate more confidently, and build the inner calm you crave.
New episodes every Wednesday. Hit follow and start breaking free from the anxiety-driven cycle today.
I'm Tati Garcia, a licensed therapist and coach specializing in high-functioning anxiety. I help ambitious professionals break free from the cycle of overworking, overthinking, and never feeling good enough, so you can cultivate confidence, balance, and peace—without sacrificing success.
If you struggle with:
✔ Overanalyzing everything and second-guessing yourself
✔ Feeling stuck in busyness but unsure how to slow down
✔ Putting immense pressure on yourself to always do more
✔ Trouble relaxing, switching off, or setting boundaries
✔ Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and fear of failure
Then you're in the right place.
Each bite-sized, evidence-based episode is designed to help you manage anxiety, improve focus and performance, communicate more confidently, and build the inner calm you crave.
New episodes every Wednesday. Hit follow and start breaking free from the anxiety-driven cycle today.
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Feb 23, 2022 • 12min
How To Be More Present In Your Life
When you're often stuck in your head overthinking things, it can be really hard to be present in your life. Even when you finally sit down to take a break or relax, it can feel as though the thoughts just show up even more, making it hard to fully experience your life. Maybe you feel like it's hard to be fully present with friends, family members, or colleagues because of the inner monologue that comes up thinking about the future, the past, what you just said, or wondering what everyone else is thinking. In this episode, I'll be sharing how to combat these struggles so you can be more present in your life, and actually live it. In this episode you will learn: What does it actually mean to be present in your life? I will walk you through a simple exercise to practice presence right now 4 simple steps to presence in any moment ++++++++ 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 5-MINUTE CHECK-IN MEDITATION https://calmlycoping.com/meditation ***** 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.

Feb 16, 2022 • 17min
How To Cope With High-Functioning Anxiety In Relationships
How does high-functioning anxiety impact your relationships? Does it affect them at all? And if it does... how do you cope with it? How do you communicate how you're feeling and what your experience is to your partner so that you can have a healthier relationship? That's what I'll be talking about in today's episode, so stay tuned so you can find out. In this episode you will learn: How high-functioning anxiety impacts your relationships Specific advice for how to communicate in relationships when you have HFA 5 tips for how to cope with high-functioning anxiety in your relationship ++++++++ 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://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.

Feb 9, 2022 • 15min
Change Is Possible For You
This is the pep-talk you didn't know you needed if you struggle with high-functioning anxiety. Change IS possible for you, learn how you can do it even if the idea overwhelms you. *This is a replay of a Facebook live I recorded in my free group, Calmly Coping, on 2/3/22. ++++++++ 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 THE 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.

Feb 4, 2022 • 10min
How To Create Balance For High-Achievers: Calm & Ambitious Part 3
I've often heard people say that "work-life balance" is a myth, or that balance in general is a myth. To this, I wholeheartedly disagree. Not only do I believe that balance is NOT a myth, but I believe that balance is essential. I just believe that there is more nuance within balance than those who think it's not possible recognize. So let's talk all about that today in part 3 of the calm & ambitious series: how to create balance as a high-achiever. In this episode you will learn: Why it might be more difficult for high-achievers to create balance The difference between nourishing and depleting activities, and how they can help you create balance The simple 3 step process to improved balance in your life ++++++++ 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 CALM & AMBITIOUS SERIES WORKBOOK TO FOLLOW ALONG https://calmlycoping.com/series CALM & AMBITIOUS PART 1 https://becalmwithtati.com/calm-ambitious-part-1 CALM & AMBITIOUS PART 2 https://becalmwithtati.com/calm-ambitious-part-2 ***** 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.

Feb 2, 2022 • 15min
7 Techniques To Feel Calm & Grounded: Calm & Ambitious Part 2
When I used to work at a community mental health agency with children and adolescents, I often taught them about the importance of having a "toolbox" of coping skills when it comes to managing anxiety and depression. This is also true for high-functioning anxiety, and is so important because in moments of increased stress and anxiety (or decreased mood) is when it's often the most difficult to access the tools that will help you feel better. And when you have a toolbox of techniques and tools at the ready, you don't even have to think about it. You will know what to do to feel better and manage the moments of overwhelm, anxiety, and stress that come up. In this episode I will share 7 techniques to feel calm and grounded that you can add to your self-care toolbox. In this episode you will learn: 7 simple techniques to feel calm & grounded when you struggle with high-functioning anxiety Why these techniques help you feel calm and grounded and when to use them How to customize these techniques to your personal needs ++++++++ 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 CALM & AMBITIOUS SERIES WORKBOOK TO FOLLOW ALONG https://calmlycoping.com/series CALM & AMBITIOUS PART 1 https://becalmwithtati.com/calm-ambitious-part-1 Mentioned in episode: Insight Timer Meditation App: https://insighttimer.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.

Jan 31, 2022 • 11min
How To Declutter Your Mind & Stop Overthinking: Calm & Ambitious Part 1
By far, the #1 struggle I hear from people struggling with high-functioning anxiety is overthinking. That's because the background chatter of thoughts and over-analysis of situations, future and past, can be uncomfortable and make it difficult to feel calm and slow down. That's when it's important to take a step back and declutter your mind from all the thoughts, worries, fears, and difficult emotions that are taking up space from within, and preventing you from being present in your life and feeling calm. Check out this episode to learn how to declutter your mind and stop overthinking when you struggle with high-functioning anxiety. This is the Calm & Ambitious series: Part 1. In this episode you will learn: The benefits of decluttering your mind 5 clear steps to declutter your mind and stop overthinking How to notice patterns and emotions in the negative thoughts that weigh you down so you can feel calmer and lighter ++++++++ 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 CALM & AMBITIOUS SERIES WORKBOOK TO FOLLOW ALONG https://calmlycoping.com/series ***** 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.

Jan 26, 2022 • 16min
7 Surprising Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety
"People with "high-functioning anxiety" are described as productive, perfectionistic overachievers who suffer from fear and extreme self-criticism below the surface (Morgan, 2017)." When you struggle with high-functioning anxiety, this disparity between what you present to others on the outside, and what you struggle with on the inside can be challenging- and you might not even realize that anything is wrong because you are continuing to push through these symptoms that you might see as just part of who you are. High-functioning anxiety can manifest in many different ways, and in this episode I'm going to share 7 surprising signs of high-functioning anxiety that I've personally experienced and witnessed in my clients and students that YOU might be struggling with yourself and might not even have known were signs of HFA. In this episode you will learn: The day-to-day habits you engage in that can be a sign of high-functioning anxiety This ONE sign of perfectionism that you probably struggle with when making decisions Actionable tips to reflect upon these signs and how they are personally affecting you Sources: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/reality-high-functioning-anxiety-college http://curartsandhumanities.org/author/clenoble/ ++++++++ 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 SIGNS OF HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY LIST** https://calmlycoping.com/list ***** 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.

Jan 19, 2022 • 12min
How To Deal With Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is defined as "the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills." It's a pattern of self-doubt and a fear that other people will find you out as a "fraud" and realize you actually aren't qualified. In this episode, I'll be sharing why you struggle with imposter syndrome, and how to deal with it so it doesn't hold you back in fear and self-doubt. In this episode you will learn: How imposter syndrome influences you negatively Why you struggle with imposter syndrome 4 actionable tips to deal with imposter syndrome when it comes up ++++++++ 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.

Jan 12, 2022 • 14min
7 Tips To Cope With High-Functioning Anxiety At Work
High-functioning anxiety can show up a lot at work, and it's important to recognize how to cope with it so you can prevent sliding into burnout, more stress, and frustration. Some of the ways high-functioning anxiety shows up at work that I'll be talking about include: people-pleasing, overworking, putting too much pressure on yourself, poor boundaries, overthinking, anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, and fear of failure. In this episode, you'll learn 7 tips to cope with high-functioning anxiety at work. In this episode, you will learn: The different ways high-functioning anxiety shows up at work How to set boundaries and plan ahead to minimize anxiety and stress triggers Simple and actionable tips you can start implementing today to cope with high-functioning anxiety at work ++++++++ 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.

Jan 5, 2022 • 15min
The Secret To A Simple Morning Routine That Sticks
Picture this: you wake up for the day feeling refreshed, step out of bed, and look at the sunlight pouring in through your window. Instead of rushing to jump in the shower and start work, you take your time and do the things that light you up. Some of the benefits of a morning routine include feeling more productive before your day actually starts, taking time for yourself, and focusing on important tasks first to set the tone for your day. In this episode I'm going to discuss the secret to creating a simple morning routine that sticks- even if you have children, a busy schedule, and feel like the LAST thing you have time for is a morning routine. In this episode you will learn: 3 benefits to having a simple morning routine The secret to a simple morning routine that sticks (and it doesn't include following a formulaic recipe for your morning routine) What you need to AVOID in the morning 6 simple tips to start your morning routine for success ++++++++ 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.


