Have you ever noticed how the longer you think about a decision, the harder it feels to make? Anxiety loves to trap you in endless “what ifs” — but the truth is, most decisions don’t need that much energy.

In this episode of Block Out the Noise, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist, mindset coach, and creator of the Courage Method) shares two simple but powerful tools to help you break free from decision paralysis. You’ll learn how to stop wasting hours on choices that should take seconds and how to save your mental energy for the ones that really matter.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The surprising tool Jessica learned from Harut that ends overthinking in the moment
• How Jeff Bezos’ “two types of decisions” rule can simplify your life instantly
• The one question to ask that tells you in 3 seconds how much energy a choice deserves
• Why action reduces anxiety faster than endless thinking ever will
• How to trust your gut again when fear tries to disguise itself as “being careful”

👉 And if you’re ready to stop letting fear make all your choices, join the 90-Day Courage Challenge. Together, we’ll build your courage list, take action every week, and prove to yourself that progress beats perfection. Sign up through the link in the show notes.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

Later has stolen more dreams than failure ever could. We tell ourselves, “I’ll do it tomorrow,” but weeks turn into years, and anxiety keeps us stuck in the same patterns.

In this episode, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist, mindset coach, and creator of the Courage Method) introduces the 90-Day Courage Challenge — a step-by-step system designed to help you move past fear and into action.

You’ll learn why courage isn’t the absence of fear but action in the middle of fear, and how daily support, accountability, and community can change the way you see yourself in just 90 days.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why “later” is anxiety’s favorite trap
• The 3-month roadmap to building lasting courage
• How small, 5-minute actions stack into life-changing confidence
• The role of community in keeping momentum alive
• Why failure isn’t the end, but the proof that you’re growing
• What to expect if you join the challenge starting October 3rd

This isn’t about waiting until you’re ready — it’s about becoming ready through action. For just $97 (about $1/day), you’ll have structure, daily encouragement, and a supportive group to walk alongside you. If you’re one of the first 10 to join, you’ll also receive a free 30-minute Jumpstart Coaching Call with Jessica.

Sign up here and Start Making Progress: 90-Day Courage Challenge!

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

What if your anxiety wasn’t a stop sign — but a compass pointing you toward who you’re meant to become?

In this episode of Block Out the Noise, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist + creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method) introduces The Courage Challenge List — a new way to transform your biggest fears into your most exciting adventures.

Instead of letting anxiety shrink your world, you’ll learn how to create a personalized list of challenges that push you outside your comfort zone, build your confidence, and prove that you’re stronger than your fear.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why your comfort zone eventually becomes a prison
• How to design your own Courage Challenge List (not a boring “should” list)
• The Friday Challenge Rule and why momentum matters more than motivation
• The power of visibility: keeping your challenge list where you can’t ignore it
• Why you must celebrate attempts, not just wins to build lasting confidence
• How to join the 90-Day Courage Challenge and start building your identity as someone who takes action

Your anxiety has been writing the story for too long. It’s time for you to pick up the pen.

📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

👉 “Want to take this deeper? Join the 90-Day Courage Challenge — a structured path to help you build confidence and take action every week. Sign up here → https://inspiregritacademy.thrivecart.com/courage-challenge/

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

Anxiety lied to you. It told you that you’re weak, that you can’t handle it, that you’ll never be enough. But here’s the truth: every anxious moment is a fight — and courage is your way to swing back.

In this powerful episode of Block Out the Noise, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method) takes you inside the ring where anxiety tries to keep you stuck. Through story, metaphor, and real-life examples, she’ll show you why courage isn’t about being fearless — it’s about swinging anyway.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why anxiety feels like a fight against yourself (and how to start winning)
• The hidden cost of letting fear call the shots
• How courage grows every time you take action — no matter how small
• Inspiring lessons from Emma Stone, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan on pushing through fear
• A practical way to start building your own “punches” of courage right now

If you’ve ever felt stuck, defeated, or tired of letting anxiety run the show, this episode is your wake-up call. Step into the ring, grab your courage, and fight back.

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This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

Ever felt your heart race just at the thought of raising your hand or asking a teacher for help? You’re not alone. For so many teens and young adults, classrooms feel less like a place to learn and more like a spotlight for anxiety.

In this episode of Block Out the Noise, Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method, shares powerful yet practical ways to make conversations with teachers less intimidating and more empowering.

Through her own story of nearly failing a class and turning it around, plus tools she’s used with countless students, Jessica will show you how to:

• Write an “invisible letter” to organize your thoughts before talking
• Build trust with teachers through small, human connections
• Use the Courage Method to separate fear from fact
• Practice active listening so teachers feel heard (and want to support you)

If just hearing “Ask your teacher” makes your stomach twist, this episode will give you tools to feel calmer, braver, and more in control.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

Lunch is supposed to be a break, but for many teens and young adults, it feels like one of the most stressful parts of the day. Walking into the cafeteria can trigger racing thoughts, sweaty palms, and the fear of sitting alone. If you’ve ever avoided eating, hidden in the bathroom, or wished someone would just wave you over, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of Block Out the Noise, Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and mindset coach, breaks down seven practical tools to help you face social anxiety at lunch with more courage and confidence. From grounding techniques to finding safe spaces, rejection therapy, and even tech tools designed to help, you’ll learn strategies that make lunch feel less like a battlefield and more like a chance to breathe, reset, and connect.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why lunch isn’t just about food — it’s about belonging
• What’s really happening in your body when social anxiety kicks in
• How to ground yourself before you walk into the cafeteria
• The surprising way a sketchbook, book, or crossword puzzle can become a bridge to connection
• How to choose spaces and programs that make lunch less overwhelming
• The role of rejection therapy in building resilience
• Why asking for support is a sign of strength, not failure

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

Feeling anxious about heading back to school? You’re not alone. Whether you’re starting high school, college, or anything in between, the mix of new classes, new people, and unknown expectations can make your anxiety skyrocket.

In this episode of Block Out the Noise, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist, mindset coach, and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method) shares seven practical, less-talked-about strategies to help you face the first weeks of school with confidence.

From creating a powerful playlist to grounding yourself with a comfort item, these tips go beyond the usual “just breathe” advice—and can help you start your school year with more calm and control.

🎒 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to visualize your day going right to reduce anxiety
• Why your playlist might be making you more anxious (and how to fix it)
• The surprising benefit of carrying a small comfort item
• How to create a “secret mantra” to shift your mindset instantly
• Why practice is key to easing first-week nerves
• How a morning pep talk can change your mood for the entire day
• How AI can be a quick emotional check-in when you need it most

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

You finally crawl into bed, exhausted. Your body is ready—but your mind won’t stop.

Suddenly you’re replaying every conversation from the day. Worrying about tomorrow. Overthinking the rest of your life.

It’s like your brain waits for the world to quiet down… just so it can turn up the volume.

In this episode of Block Out the Noise, licensed therapist Jessica Davis (creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method) breaks down why anxiety hits hardest at night—and what you can actually do about it.

Whether you’re stuck in racing thoughts, waking up from panic dreams, or dreading bedtime altogether… this episode gives you practical, powerful tools to finally find rest again.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why anxiety ramps up at night (and what to do about it)
• The science-backed power of scheduling “worry time” before bed
• What to do when your thoughts are spiraling and you can’t fall asleep
• A surprising reason to get out of bed (even when you're exhausted)
• The countdown trick that helps your brain shift from panic to peace
• How to respond with self-compassion when your brain won’t shut off

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.