

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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Sep 11, 2024 • 15min
The Hidden Reason You Can't Stop Being Busy
Do you ever find yourself constantly busy, even when you don't need to be? What if this constant busyness isn't just about getting things done, but about avoiding something deeper? In this episode, we'll explore how overworking and constant productivity can be an unconscious form of avoidance, why it feels so rewarding and addictive, and what might be underlying this behavior. In this episode, you will learn: How constant busyness can be a form of avoidance What you're REALLY avoiding when you are constantly busy and have difficulty relaxing How to break the cycle of overworking and allow yourself to rest and enjoy your life ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com 🖊️ Join the waitlist for my 1:1 services: http://calmlycoping.com/waitlist 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: 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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 🕊️ Moonbird (Handheld Breathing Coach)*: https://calmlycoping.com/moonbird ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.

Sep 4, 2024 • 17min
Unmotivated at Work? Is Quiet Quitting the Answer?
Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right, but still feel like it's not enough? Quiet quitting has been an increasing trend over the past few years: when employees do the minimum required by their job, without going above and beyond their duties. Are you feeling unmotivated at work: done with hustle culture, burnt-out, or frustrated that you have no work-life balance? And is quiet quitting an effective way of dealing with this? In this episode, we'll explore the circumstances that lead to quiet quitting and how to reclaim your drive without sacrificing your mental health and well-being. In this episode, you will learn: The contributing factors leading to quiet quitting Whether or not quiet quitting is an effective way of reducing burnout and coping with work stress How to regain your motivation for work without sacrificing your mental health and well-being Sources: https://www.hrdconnect.com/2024/06/12/quiet-quitting-the-silent-threat-to-modern-workplaces/ https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/09/quiet-quitting-how-much-of-a-problem/ https://www.tiktok.com/@zaidleppelin/video/7124414185282391342?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— ▶️ Watch the Free Training: Achieve a Calm Mind, Balanced Life, and Empowered Confidence in 90 Days: https://calmlycoping.com/workshop 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: 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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 🕊️ Moonbird (Handheld Breathing Coach)*: https://calmlycoping.com/moonbird ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.

Aug 28, 2024 • 13min
How to Delegate to Free Up Your Time (& Stress!)
This episode we're diving into a crucial skill for any high-achieving professional: delegation. If you find yourself overwhelmed and stressed with too much on your plate, this episode is for you. I'll be sharing practical tips on how to delegate effectively to free up your time and reduce stress. In this episode, you will learn: 3 key steps to systemize your tasks before delegating them How to leverage tech for delegation How to master the art of constructive feedback ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 🖊️ Join the waitlist for my 1:1 services: http://calmlycoping.com/waitlist 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: 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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 🕊️ Moonbird (Handheld Breathing Coach)*: https://calmlycoping.com/moonbird ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.

Aug 21, 2024 • 11min
How to Stop Seeking External Validation and Increase Your Self-Worth
When you're high-achieving, it can be easy to attach your self-worth to your accomplishments, and this includes the external validation you receive as a result of these accomplishments. This can look like only feeling good about yourself when you receive compliments, positive feedback, or any type of validation. The problem with this is that it leaves you in a roller coaster of ups and downs: feeling good when things are going well, and feeling worthless when they aren't. In this episode, you'll learn how to STOP relying on external validation so you can increase your worth (and confidence) from within. In this episode, you will learn: How relying on external validation negatively impacts your self-worth 8 tips to help you stop seeking external validation Practical action steps that will result in increased self-worth ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— ▶️ Watch the Free Training: Achieve a Calm Mind, Balanced Life, and Empowered Confidence in 90 Days: ****https://calmlycoping.com/workshop 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: 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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 🕊️ Moonbird (Handheld Breathing Coach)*: https://calmlycoping.com/moonbird ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.

Aug 14, 2024 • 16min
Cultivating Self-Trust: Anxiety vs Intuition
Your intuition is the inner voice that just knows, without having to reason consciously. It's the gut feeling, the sense that you know what decision to make or when something (or someone) just doesn't feel right. It's not magic, but a product of your unconscious mind processing past information and experience. But sometimes anxiety can feel like a gut feeling, the fear that "something doesn't feel right" or "I don't want to do this thing because I'm afraid" can be easily confused for intuition. In this episode, I'll be diving into how you can discern your intuition from anxiety so you can listen to your needs and make the best decisions you can in the moment. In this episode, you will learn: The characteristics of anxiety-driven thoughts What exactly your intuition is and what you can use it for 5 practical tips to help you effectively discern between your anxiety and intuition My 5 Minute Journaling Trick for Anxiety & Overwhelm: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/journal-for-anxiety/ Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/intuition ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com 🎓 Learn more about The Calm & Ambitious Membership: https://www.calmandambitious.com/ 🖊️ Join the waitlist for my 1:1 services: http://calmlycoping.com/waitlist 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: 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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 🕊️ Moonbird (Handheld Breathing Coach)*: https://calmlycoping.com/moonbird ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.

Aug 7, 2024 • 16min
Feeling Overwhelmed? Simple Tips to Reduce Stress
If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're in the right place. Overwhelm can be triggered by a high workload, emotional stress, life transitions, information overload, and perfectionism, just to give a few examples. In today's episode, I'm going to share practical tips and insights to help you navigate those intense feelings of overwhelm, regain your balance, and find your calm. So, grab your favorite drink, take a deep breath, and let's dive in. In this episode, you will learn: The importance of identifying triggers for what is causing you overwhelm 7 practical tips to reduce feelings of overwhelm Motivating words to help you get through this tough period of time Mentioned in episode: The Truth Behind Why You're Overwhelmed: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/why-youre-overwhelmed/ 5 Minute Journaling Trick For Anxiety & Overwhelm: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/journal-for-anxiety/ ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 📚 Check out Shortform and get a free trial and 20% discount at shortform.com/tati ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: 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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: ****http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 🕊️ Moonbird (Handheld Breathing Coach)*: https://calmlycoping.com/moonbird ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.

Jul 31, 2024 • 12min
Burnout Recovery: How I help my clients go from overwhelmed to calm
Are you feeling emotionally and physically exhausted from work and/or other responsibilities? Burnout can leave you feeling hopeless, drained, and stuck, but it doesn't have to be that way. I specialize in helping clients recover from burnout so they can stop surviving and being thriving. Today, I'll share the strategy I use to help my clients go from overwhelmed to calm. Stay to the end to see how you can apply these steps to your own life and start your journey to recovery. In this episode you will learn: The signs of burnout My 3-step process for burnout recovery The surprising piece of burnout recovery that is more than just "rest and recharge" ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 🖊️ Join the waitlist for my 1:1 services: http://calmlycoping.com/waitlist 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz:http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 🕊️ Moonbird (Handheld Breathing Coach)*: https://calmlycoping.com/moonbird ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.

Jul 24, 2024 • 19min
Escape Survival Mode and Heal Your Nervous System
Are you stuck in survival mode, feeling overwhelmed and constantly anxious? Discover the science behind this state and learn seven practical steps to heal your nervous system. Explore overlooked strategies, like deep breathing and the power of social support, that can help mitigate stress. Uncover the vital role of exercise in your mental well-being and the importance of patience during the healing process. It's time to reclaim your calm and find peace in your life!

Jul 17, 2024 • 7min
My 5 Minute Journaling Trick for Anxiety & Overwhelm
Learn a quick and effective five-minute journaling technique designed to tackle anxiety and overwhelm. Discover how to acknowledge negative thoughts while practicing self-compassion. This approach emphasizes the importance of positivity through affirmations, helping you cultivate emotional resilience. Specific examples make the process relatable, encouraging you to embrace discomfort and share your journey toward calmness.

Jul 10, 2024 • 19min
How Your Phone is Destroying Your Mental Health
Discover how that tiny device in your pocket could be draining your mental health daily. The podcast explores the significant links between smartphone usage and rising anxiety levels. It emphasizes the pressure to stay connected and the negative impacts of constant comparison on our well-being. Listeners will gain practical tips for setting boundaries with their phones and reclaiming their peace. Self-reflection on our tech relationship is encouraged, offering a pathway to a more balanced life.


