

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.
Episodes
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Mar 24, 2021 • 20min
Stop People-Pleasing And Start Speaking Up For Yourself
A people-pleaser is "a person who has an emotional need to please others often at the expense of his or her own needs or desires." Is it worth it to sacrifice your needs to make others happy? If you struggle with difficulty saying no, avoiding conflict, feeling anxious when others are mad at you, and you are ready to STOP being a people-pleaser, then this episode is perfect for you. In this episode you will learn: The signs of people-pleasing 3 styles of communication (and the best one to stop people-pleasing) 5 tips to help you speak up for yourself if you struggle with people-pleasing behavior ++++++++ 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: ➡ Take my FREE quiz: Signs You Have High-Functioning Anxiety: https://calmlycoping.com/quiz https://www.psychologytools.com/resource/assertive-communication/ *Crucial Conversations: https://amzn.to/2NIjagM *As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 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.

Mar 17, 2021 • 13min
How To Unplug For Self-Care In Your Day-To-Day
Is constantly being connected and plugged in harmful for your well-being and mental health? Listen to this podcast episode to learn how to unplug to reconnect with yourself and improve your self-care in your day-to-day life. If you struggle with technology addiction or if you know technology can be a negative trigger for you personally and you want to be more intentional with how you use it, then this episode is perfect for you. In this episode you will learn: The downside of always being connected 5 tips to unplug for self-care in your day-to-day life The benefits of unplugging so that you can reconnect with yourself ++++++++ 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: ➡ Take my FREE quiz: Signs You Have High-Functioning Anxiety: https://calmlycoping.com/quiz *Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/3qXc724 *As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Source: https://news.stanford.edu/2015/06/30/hiking-mental-health-063015/ 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.

Mar 10, 2021 • 11min
5 Ways To Stop Your To-Do List Anxiety
Having a to-do list with a million tasks can be exhausting. And on top of that, when you are prone to anxiety, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed with tasks, chores, events, people to contact, and other external influences in your life. So what can you do to stop this from happening? And how can you cope with the stress and overwhelm of your to-do list anxiety, upcoming events, and external stressors? In this episode you will learn: Why you have to-do list anxiety 5 ways to stop the overwhelm of an overflowing to-do list The downsides of overplanning ++++++++ 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: ➡ Take my FREE quiz: Signs You Have High-Functioning Anxiety: https://calmlycoping.com/quiz Todoist: https://doist.grsm.io/s1a29wu13sd2-H Source: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2010/11/wandering-mind-not-a-happy-mind/ 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.

Mar 3, 2021 • 15min
How To Face Your Fears With Confidence
Can you learn how to face your fears with confidence? Is it possible to get to a point where your fears do not control your life and you are able to stay safe, while also experiencing the challenges and beauty life has to offer? In this episode you will learn: The difference between a fear and a phobia My 4-step process to face your fears with confidence How to use gradual exposure to face your fears ++++++++ 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: ➡ Enroll in my FREE course: How To Calm Your Mind So You Can Finally Relax: https://calmlycoping.com/relax Sources: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20051117/unlocking-origin-of-fear#1 http://phobialist.com/ https://images.app.goo.gl/QHqrnGFg9XgSoQet7 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.

Feb 24, 2021 • 13min
3 Ways To Finally Overcome Self-Doubt
Self-doubt and imposter syndrome are the lies we create in our heads that tell us we just aren't good enough. In this episode, you're going to learn 3 effective ways to finally overcome self-doubt. If you struggle with overthinking, difficulty making decisions, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt, then this episode is perfect for you. In this episode you will learn: The root of your self-doubt and why it's normal Reflection questions to help you dig deep into the sources of your self-doubt 3 actionable tips to help you overcome your self-doubt ++++++++ 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: ➡ Enroll in my FREE course: How To Calm Your Mind So You Can Finally Relax: https://calmlycoping.com/relax 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.

Feb 17, 2021 • 13min
5 Tips To Improve Your Work-Life Balance
We have so many responsibilities nowadays between juggling a career and personal life. Is it possible to really have a work-life balance? It totally is. In this episode you will learn my 5 tips to improve your work-life balance. In this episode you will learn: How to actually take a refreshing break from work The importance of presence to cultivate balance in your life How to effectively set boundaries between work and your personal life ++++++++ 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: ➡ Enroll in my FREE course: How To Calm Your Mind So You Can Finally Relax: https://calmlycoping.com/relax ➡ Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi: https://amzn.to/3jwkSgT 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. *As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Feb 10, 2021 • 17min
Why Your Anticipation Creates More Anxiety And How To Stop
Do you ever get that feeling of dread when you can't stop thinking about a future event? Learn the signs of anticipatory anxiety and how to stop it in its tracks. In this episode you will learn: The signs of anticipatory anxiety Why you struggle with overthinking things before they even happen 5 tips to help you cope with anticipatory anxiety ++++++++ 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: ➡ Enroll in my FREE course: How To Calm Your Mind So You Can Finally Relax: https://calmlycoping.com/relax 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.

Feb 3, 2021 • 9min
How To Stop Feeling Like You're Not Good Enough
In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to stop feeling like you're not good enough. If you struggle with feeling like you're never good enough, perfect enough, and fear being a failure, then this episode is perfect for you. In this episode you will learn: 4 reasons why you might struggle with feeling like you're not good enough 5 tips to help you STOP feeling like you're not good enough And my quick action tip to help you start increasing your self-worth in only 5 minutes a day! ++++++++ 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: ➡ Enroll in my FREE course: How To Calm Your Mind So You Can Finally Relax: https://calmlycoping.com/relax 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.

Jan 27, 2021 • 10min
How To Save Yourself A Few Hours Every Week By Time Blocking
In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to save yourself a few hours every week by time blocking. If you struggle with procrastination, having a high workload, and feeling like you never have enough time to get things done, then this episode is perfect for you. In this episode you will learn: What time blocking is and how it helps decrease anxiety How time blocking can help you prevent procrastination My tips to use time blocking effectively ++++++++ 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: ➡ Enroll in my FREE course: How To Calm Your Mind So You Can Finally Relax: https://calmlycoping.com/relax 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.

Jan 20, 2021 • 10min
Why Having High-Functioning Anxiety Leads To Burnout
In today's episode, we're going to talk about why high-functioning anxiety is a breeding ground for burnout, and what you can do about it. If you struggle with high-functioning anxiety and are feeling burnt-out, or fear that you're heading towards burnout, then this episode is perfect for you. In this episode you will learn: The warning signs of burnout and signs of high-functioning anxiety Why high-functioning anxiety sets you up for burnout 4 tips to help you prevent burnout when you have high-functioning anxiety ++++++++ 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: ➡ Enroll in my FREE course: How To Calm Your Mind So You Can Finally Relax: https://calmlycoping.com/relax 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.


