Ever feel like you’re running on pure adrenaline, as if your nervous system is sipping on a triple shot of espresso all day long?

In this episode, we dive into the world of “Stresspresso”... that wired-but-tired state where stress keeps you buzzing but also slowly burns you out. We'll unpack what’s really happening in your body when you live in this mode, why it leaves you jittery, anxious, and exhausted, and how to step off the stress-fuelled hamster wheel.

You’ll learn:

• The surprising connection between stress, digestion, and energy crashes
• How “Stresspresso” tricks your body into thinking it’s productive when it’s really depleted
• Simple, practical tools to calm the buzz and refill your cup in healthier ways

This one’s for anyone who feels like their body is always on overdrive...it’s time to trade Stresspresso for something a little more nourishing.

🎧 Tune in and take a breath...your nervous system will thank you.

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When life gets overwhelming, it’s tempting to believe the only way to heal is to escape... book a retreat, run away to a spa, or fly off on holiday. But here’s the truth: healing doesn’t just happen when you leave your life… it happens when you live it.

In this episode, Sammy & Natalie unpack why the small, everyday choices matter more than the once-a-year getaway. We share:

✨ How to create moments of healing in your daily routine
✨ Why chasing “the perfect holiday reset” often leaves us more disconnected
✨ Practical tools for weaving calm, nourishment, and mindful habits into ordinary life
✨ Personal stories of messy, mundane healing that will make you laugh (and nod along)

Get ready for a refreshing reframe that proves you don’t need to run away to heal... you just need to start right where you are.

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👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

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Ever rush through your meals and wonder why you feel bloated, tired, or stressed after? In this episode, Sammy and Natalie break down (literally) why chewing your food is one of the most underrated superpowers for your body.

They explore:

• How chewing jump-starts digestion and nutrient absorption
• The surprising link between chewing, your nervous system, and stress
• Simple mindful eating hacks you can use at home, at work, or with kids
• Why slowing down at the table can completely change your relationship with food

With humour, real-life stories, and practical tips, this episode will make you think twice before swallowing that bite too quickly.

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👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

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What if the direction you’ve been searching for isn’t out there at all but already within you?

In this episode, we unpack the idea of true north and why it’s not something you’ll ever find on Google Maps (or from gurus, apps, or the next wellness trend). Instead, it’s about tuning into your body’s compass (the subtle signals, sensations, and yes, even anxiety) that can reroute you back to yourself.

We’ll explore:

• Why anxiety isn’t a broken GPS but a guide pointing you toward alignment
• How to stop outsourcing your sense of direction to the outside world
• The small but powerful practices that bring you back to your own inner compass

This one’s equal parts funny, practical, and thought-provoking, perfect if you’ve ever felt lost while holding a phone that knows exactly where you are.

🎧 Hit play and let’s find your true north together.

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👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

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Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

SENSITIVE CONTENT WARNING. the mention of childhood sexual abuse, miscarriage and infertility are in this podcast. We don't go into detail, but please take care while listening and feel free to skip ahead if you need to.

Anxiety doesn’t usually show up out of nowhere... it starts as a whisper. A little nudge from your body saying, “Hey, something’s not right.” Maybe it’s worry, oversensitivity, or that constant feeling of being on edge. But when we’re busy, distracted, or numbing ourselves, we often ignore those whispers. And what happens when we keep ignoring them? One day they turn into a full-blown megaphone we can’t escape.

In this episode, we share our personal stories of when those whispers got too loud to ignore, ranging from panic attacks to organs starting to shut down after years of running on overdrive.

We explore how the body is always speaking to us, why it matters to listen before it screams, and how tuning in early can prevent whispers from becoming a scary megaphone.

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👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

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We’ve reached the last stops on our Anxiety Compass tour and they’re two of the most powerful.

In this episode, we explore:

• Southeast → The nervous system route: fight, flight, freeze, or being stuck in “on” mode
• Southwest → The spiritual route: disconnection, emptiness, soul hunger, and the search for meaning

These final points help us see how deeply anxiety can affect both our bodies and our sense of purpose. By understanding them, we can start piecing together how the entire compass works to guide us back toward our True North.

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👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

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In this episode we continue to introduce the Anxiety Compass points, looking at the in between points.

The compass doesn’t just have four points... it has in-betweens too. And sometimes, that’s where the sneaky stuff hides.

In this episode, we shine a light on:

• Northeast → Hormonal roots like puberty, PMS, and the rollercoaster of cycles
• Northwest → Environmental roots like screens, clutter, noise, toxins, and even the company you keep

These in-between points show how our surroundings and our bodies’ internal rhythms can quietly influence anxiety. Understanding them helps us make small shifts that point us back to balance.

Support the show

👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

Follow us @theanxietycompass

Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website

Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

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Now you know what "The Anxiety Compass" is, let’s start walking with it.

In this episode, we unpack what it means to find your true north... that steady place we return to when our health and anxiety tries to throw us off course. Then we explore a few of the compass points and how they show up in real life:

• East → Chemical and nutritional roots
• West → Emotional roots and the stories we carry
• South → Physical roots like fatigue, tension, and depletion

This is where the compass becomes more than an idea... it’s a practical tool to help you understand the different layers of anxiety and start finding your way back to your True North.

Support the show

👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

Follow us @theanxietycompass

Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website

Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here