

The Happier Approach: Quieting your High Functioning Anxiety
Nancy Jane Smith
A podcast about living with High Functioning Anxiety and building self-loyalty. Join me, Nancy Jane Smith, as I talk about my journey with High Functioning Anxiety. Through my own experience and 20+ years of training as a licensed professional counselor and coach, I have discovered the #1 way to quiet anxiety is self-loyalty. We are so loyal to other people. It is time to learn how to be as loyal to yourself as you are to others. Listen to learn more about quieting your High Functioning Anxiety with self-loyalty.
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Nov 11, 2016 • 10min
Episode 044: Holding Both
A few thoughts on the election. Doesn't matter who you voted for, we all need a reminder that the key to healing lies in embracing the messy middle. Visit: https://NancyJaneSmith.comLearn More About Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com

Oct 28, 2016 • 13min
Episode 043: You Don't Have to Blow it All Up
When life gets challenging the temptation is to blow it all up and start over. Real change happens when we change the foundation of our lives rather than just re-arranging the clouds.Visit: https://NancyJaneSmith.comLearn More About Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com

Oct 12, 2016 • 10min
Episode 042: Tips for Channeling Your Biggest Fan
I have received some questions about how to channel your Biggest Fan...today I answer them (or at least begin the conversation)Visit: https://NancyJaneSmith.comLearn More About Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com

Sep 29, 2016 • 10min
Episode 041: Your Suffering Isn't Helping
We convince ourselves that suffering is a necessary a part of life. Pain is a part of life; suffering is optional. Listen and learn how to stop unnecessary suffering. Visit: https://NancyJaneSmith.comLearn More About Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com

Sep 22, 2016 • 10min
Episode 040: Living Without Drama
The cause of drama can be summed up in one phrase...lack of direct communication. However, this lack of communication can be due to a number of things, fear of conflict, shame, perfectionism, lack of trust, lack of integrity etc. In this podcast, I explore how to have a tough conversation without the drama. Visit: https://NancyJaneSmith.comLearn More About Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com

Sep 13, 2016 • 11min
Episode 039: Being Me
The danger of getting so stuck in blame and resentment we don't fully show up for our lives. Visit: https://NancyJaneSmith.comLearn More About Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com

Sep 8, 2016 • 14min
Episode 038: The Complexity of Empathy
Something we hear a lot is that we need to be more empathetic. Empathy is not usually our first reaction. Today I dive into the complexity of empathy and why it is such an important part of living happier. Visit: https://NancyJaneSmith.comLearn More About Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com

Aug 25, 2016 • 13min
Episode 037: Quieting the Inner Critic
I am finally back from break! I had quite a battle with my inner critic these past few weeks. Listen to my latest trick to quiet that belittling voice. Visit: https://NancyJaneSmith.comLearn More About Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com

Jun 29, 2016 • 9min
Episode 036: Anxiety as a Badge of Honor
Anxiety is a habit. We can become addicted to the 'high' anxiety gives us of being productive, accomplishing a lot and looking 'all together'. But at what price? Our health? Our relationships? Anxiety is not something to be glorified--it is something to build resiliency around.Visit: https://NancyJaneSmith.comLearn More About Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com

Jun 3, 2016 • 8min
Episode 034: Why Pay Twice?
A question that changed my life and gave me a different way of looking at mistakes. Visit: https://NancyJaneSmith.comLearn More About Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com