
Calmly Coping
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 other week. Hit follow and start breaking free from the anxiety-driven cycle today.
Latest episodes

Aug 4, 2021 • 51min
How to Reach Peak Performance Without Burnout with Alex Lianne Carter
Alex Lianne Carter is a High-Performance Productivity NeuroCoach™, Business Mentor and founder of Ambition Unleashed. She works with high achievers to master their millionaire mindset, supercharge their productivity and uplevel their leadership skills so they can create a greater impact & hit 7 figures --without burnout. After experiencing her own nervous breakdown, Alex discovered exactly what it takes to live your best, most fulfilling life. Today, through her signature Triple A Framework and Achievement Mindset Method, Alex shares her hard-won knowledge with other ambitious female leaders as she teaches them how to better manage their time, focus and energy to achieve peak performance, both personally and professionally–so they can create the impact they desire and live lives they love, sans the overwhelm. This episode is excellent for high-achievers who want to learn how to transition from burnout and hustle to reaching peak performance with ease. We discuss topics such as anxiety, burnout, asking for help, uncovering subconscious beliefs, priming your brain to success, and the power of the pause. In this episode we discuss: How Alex’s previous path to burnout as a high-achieve led to her journey coaching female high-achievers to help them live their lives to the fullest How her previous experience with panic attacks resulted in her in the hospital fearing she was having heart attacks Her difficulty asking for help, and how she finally got to the point to seeking out help The societal and cultural influences that can lead to burnout The extreme exhaustion she experienced from not allowing herself time to recharge Her attempts to work on things on her own, but how she continued to fail at these attempts until she got support Getting to the source of burnout by undercovering subconscious thoughts and beliefs The core stories that result in high-achievement Priming your brain to get to success in an easy way Undercovering the stories and fears that are holding you back from achieving your goals Helping the brain work for you instead of hustling and grinding How to become an investigator to identify the core beliefs and fears that are getting in your way How to assess the need to ask for help and delegation How to prioritize and break things down to decrease overwhelm The power in taking the time to pause as a high-achiever Get Alex’s Productivity Mastery Tips: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/603e7048824b5f2c4d9e8062 Here's where you can find Alex: www.alexliannecarter.com https://www.instagram.com/alex.lianne.carter/ https://www.facebook.com/alexliannecarter https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretshighperformingfemaleleaders https://www.facebook.com/AmbitionUnleashed ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out). 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 ++++++++ Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram. Join my free supportive community for high achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Interested in working with me? Learn more here.

Jul 28, 2021 • 12min
All Or Nothing Thinking Is Ruining Your Life (Advice For High-Functioning Anxiety)
Are you guilty of engaging in all or nothing thinking? You either view things as being perfect or terrible. If you’re not perfect, then you’re a failure. You use terms such as “all,” “never,” “always,” or “every.” You focus on the extremes of possibility, rather than all the shades of grey in the middle. In this episode I’m going to teach you how to CUT all or nothing thinking out of your life so you can start feeling more positive, optimistic, and so you can start viewing things in a realistic way. In this episode you will learn: The costly way that all or nothing thinking affects you. The hidden signs of all or nothing thinking (that you probably do daily). My 4 tips for how to stop all or nothing thinking so you can start thinking more positively! ++++++++ 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 MY FREE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO OVERCOMING HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY** http://www.hfaguide.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.

Jul 21, 2021 • 11min
How To Stop Overworking With High-Functioning Anxiety
Does it ever turn into a never-ending cycle for you of just continuing to do more and more and more until you feel frazzled, anxious, burnt-out, and your body and mind FORCE you to stop? When you are a high-achiever who struggles with high-functioning anxiety, it’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of overworking and pushing past your limits. In this episode I’ll be sharing my 4 TIPS for how to stop overworking with high-functioning anxiety… some of them might be surprising to you! In this episode you will learn: The costs of overworking and why you need to make a change How to challenge the limiting beliefs that get you stuck in the cycle of overworking My 4 tips for how to stop overworking with high-functioning anxiety ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out). Episode links: ➡ Download the FREE guide: The Essential Guide To Overcoming High-Functioning Anxiety: http://hfaguide.com ➡ Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your coach: https://calmlycoping.com/coaching 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 ++++++++ Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram. Join my free supportive community for high achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Interested in working with me? Learn more here.

Jul 14, 2021 • 11min
Why You Need To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others (And How To Do It NOW)
It’s human nature to compare yourself to other people and to want to fit in, appear normal, or maybe stand out and appear unique depending on the circumstances. As a result, you might find yourself comparing yourself to others and then start feeling bad about yourself when you feel you don’t measure up. In this episode I will be talking all about why you NEED to stop comparing yourself to others, and how to do it now! In this episode you will learn: The reason why you negatively compare yourself to others My 5 tips and mindset shifts to help you stop comparing yourself to others now Uplifting and inspiring tips to help you remember and recognize your strengths and awesomeness! ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out). Episode links: ➡ Download the FREE guide: The Essential Guide To Overcoming High-Functioning Anxiety: http://hfaguide.com ➡ Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your coach: https://calmlycoping.com/coaching 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 ++++++++ Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram. Join my free supportive community for high achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Interested in working with me? Learn more here.

Jul 7, 2021 • 11min
How To Increase Your Confidence When You Have High-Functioning Anxiety
When you struggle with high-functioning anxiety, you might struggle with things such as people-pleasing, self-doubt, comparing yourself to others, focusing on the negative, difficulty saying no, and fear of failure. Most of these struggles actually stem from feelings of insecurity, or a lack of confidence… and it’s something you can change! In this episode I will be sharing my 5 tips for how to increase your confidence when you have high-functioning anxiety. In this episode you will learn: Why you struggle with feelings of insecurity How high-functioning anxiety makes it more difficult to feel confident My 5 quick tips to help you increase your confidence now ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out). Episode links: ➡ Download the FREE guide: The Essential Guide To Overcoming High-Functioning Anxiety ➡ Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your coach 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 ++++++++ Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram. Join my free supportive community for high achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Interested in working with me? Learn more here.

Jun 30, 2021 • 37min
The Connection Between Your Mental And Physical Health with Tim Davis
Tim Davis has been a science educator & coach for over 20 years; and he’s the author of TRIPOLAR: The Story of a Bipolar Triathlete. He’s a big advocate for mental health and physical fitness and their connectedness. He has been in recovery for over 14 years, and also competing and coaching in triathlons and endurance races for over two decades. This episode is excellent for anybody who is interested in the connection between exercise and mental health, and anybody who has struggled with or had a family member who has struggled with bipolar disorder, alcoholism, and/or drug abuse. In this episode we discuss: The courage it requires to share your mental health story How Tim became an advocate for mental health Tim’s experience self-medicating with drugs and alcohol and how he realized he had to make a change The process of accepting a mental health diagnosis or label Exercise and how it helps to manage and decrease anxiety How Tim uses running to cope with his day to day stressors and increase peace and productivity How to create a routine and motivation to start exercising and improving your physical and mental health The burnout Tim experienced from being a high-achiever and setting large goals and how he has coped with it The importance of spending time in nature and balancing that with responsibilities and the relationship with have with technology The day to day habits Tim engages in to maintain his sobriety and mental health The cognitive benefits of exercise The importance of caring for your body in improving your mental health Advice for seeking out help or starting exercise when you are struggling with your mental health The mindset component of exercise Ideas to help motivate you to exercise and engage in healthy habits The 3 parts of yourself that you need to take care of it Tim talks about his struggles with alcoholism, drug abuse, and childhood trauma and how he coped with and overcame these struggles Here's where you can find Tim: https://ultratimdavis.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ultratimdavis1/ https://www.twitter.com/ultratimdavis1 https://www.instagram.com/tripolar_tim/ Buy Tripolar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086Y5NP96/ref=nodl_ David Goggins: https://davidgoggins.com/ ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out). 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 ++++++++ Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram. Join my free supportive community for high achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Interested in working with me? Learn more here.

Jun 23, 2021 • 13min
How To Stop Expecting The Worst
Does your mind always go to the worst-case scenario? Are you predicting and anticipating that it’s going to be the end of the world in your mind… even though you logically know it probably won’t be? This is what happens when fear and anxiety takes over to try to keep you safe, but it is often stressful and can be anxiety-provoking In this episode I will be sharing how you can STOP expecting the worst all the time and start thinking more optimistically. In this episode you will learn: Why you expect the worst even when you know it’s not logical 4 actionable steps to help you stop expecting the worst in any situation Reflection questions to help you understand yourself and your patterns better ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out). Episode links: ➡ Watch my FREE masterclass: How to let go of overthinking & self-doubt so you can become more calm and confident: https://calmlycoping.com/masterclass ➡ Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your coach: https://calmlycoping.com/coaching 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 ++++++++ Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram. Join my free supportive community for high achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Interested in working with me? Learn more here.

Jun 16, 2021 • 14min
How To Let Go Of The Outcome (When You Struggle With Overthinking)
Do you struggle with letting go of the outcome? This might be something that you are engaging in unconsciously because of your fear, anxiety and nervousness. And it's what I’m covering in this episode, because it's a topic that comes up often when I'm working with my clients. In this episode you will learn: Why you struggle with letting go of the outcome My 5 actionable tips to help you practice letting go so you can decrease stress and anxiety My one mindset tip to help you see things more positively instead of overthinking everything ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out). Episode links: ➡ Watch my FREE masterclass: How to let go of overthinking & self-doubt so you can become more calm and confident: https://calmlycoping.com/masterclass ➡ Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your coach: https://calmlycoping.com/coaching 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 ++++++++ Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram. Join my free supportive community for high achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Interested in working with me? Learn more here.

Jun 2, 2021 • 11min
10 Ways To Get Motivated Right Now
Do you struggle with knowing how to get motivated? Maybe you’re currently in a slump and you feel stuck and lost as to moving forward to the next step. Finding motivation can be tough, but with a little push and perseverance, you can learn how to get motivated. In this episode I will be sharing 10 easy tips to help you get motivated right now! In this episode you will learn: The hardest part of getting motivated 10 simple tips to help you get motivated right now The myth you might not know about motivation ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out). Episode links: ➡ Download my FREE guide: Goodbye overwhelm: https://calmlycoping.com/overwhelm ➡ How Michael Phelps used visualization to help him become a peak performer ➡ Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your coach: https://calmlycoping.com/coaching 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 ++++++++ Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram. Join my free supportive community for high achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Interested in working with me? Learn more here.

May 26, 2021 • 12min
How To Stop Overthinking And Start Relaxing
Overthinking can lead to anxiety, stress, and frustration. In this episode I’ll be sharing tips on how to stop overthinking so you can start relaxing and improve your mental health. In this episode you will learn: Why you overthink things The different types of overthinking My 6 practical tips to help you stop overthinking ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out). Episode links: ➡ Download my FREE stop overthinking guide ➡ Learn more about working with me Sources: http://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/d/d_05/d_05_cr/d_05_cr_her/d_05_cr_her.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_functions 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 ++++++++ Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram. Join my free supportive community for high achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Interested in working with me? Learn more here.