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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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.

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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🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health

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.

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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🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health

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.

This is the final part of our 3-part series on the 21 things every anxious teen needs to hear—and these last seven will stay with you.

In this episode, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist + creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method) dives into the deeper truths teens and young adults often wrestle with silently—like people-pleasing, self-love, setting boundaries, and what it actually means to rest or start over.

If you've ever felt like you're trapped by who others expect you to be or like you've missed your chance to feel better—this episode reminds you: you are never too late to begin again.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why labels and expectations from others can keep you stuck—and how to let go of them
• What happens when you try to please everyone (and how to stop)
• The truth about rest: why you don’t have to earn it
• Why challenging yourself in small ways can change everything
• How loving yourself impacts every area of your life
• That you’re allowed to change your mind—and your direction
• The power of starting again, even after mistakes

🌟 Resource Highlight: Sherri S. Wick, LCPC | Divine Continuing Education

If you’re a therapist looking for meaningful continuing education that actually prioritizes YOU—your peace, your healing, and your whole self—check out divine-ce.com.

Sherri S. Wick, LCPC, speaker and founder of Divine Continuing Education, is on a mission to redefine rest, reclaim your voice, and equip mental health professionals through training rooted in the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. Her work is honest, refreshing, and grounded in what really matters.

👉 Therapists, this is your sign to sign up and hear her speak: divine-ce.com

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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.

Some truths are too powerful to rush.
This is part two of our 3-part series on the 21 things every anxious teen needs to hear—and these next seven go deep.

In this episode, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist + creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method) shares the powerful truths anxious teens often don’t hear enough—truths about giving too much, struggling to make decisions, fearing you're behind, and waiting for motivation that never comes.

Whether you’ve been ghosted, ghosted someone else, or just feel like you’re behind in life—this episode helps you press pause, reflect, and reset with honesty and self-compassion.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why over-giving leads to burnout—and what real friendship looks like
• How to set boundaries and stop letting the wrong people take up space
• The power of making decisions for yourself (even if they’re messy)
• Why motivation isn’t magic—it’s momentum
• How to reframe the fear of being “behind”
• The importance of connecting in real life, not just online
• Why tough conversations are better than ghosting

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🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health

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.

Have you ever felt like no one sees how hard you're trying?

Like behind the good grades, the smiles, or the “I’m fine”… you're carrying a storm of anxiety that no one else notices?

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 the first 6 of 21 life-changing lessons every anxious teen needs to hear.

These aren’t fluffy quotes or empty advice. They’re real reminders—honest, heartfelt truths that anxious teens often never hear but absolutely need to.

✨ These first six lessons will help you:

• Stop believing every anxious thought
• Push through fear even when you feel stuck
• Redefine success in a way that actually builds confidence
• Let go of the pressure to control everything
• Understand what balance really looks like
• And realize you’re not lazy—you’re overwhelmed (and there’s a way out)

This episode is like a mirror and a pep talk rolled into one—meant to meet you right where you are, no judgment, just truth and support.

🎯 Your Courageous Moment Challenge:
Pick just ONE of the six lessons shared today.
Try it—not for anyone else, but for you.

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🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health

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.