Episodes

  • Permission to Pause + A Quick Update

    Permission to Pause + A Quick Update
    Dec 12 2025

    As we end the year, this is a brief discussion on the mindset shift of giving yourself permission to pause, rest, and recharge, along with a quick podcast update!

    💌 Subscribe to the Calmly Coping Newsletter: https://calmlycoping.com/newsletter

    Email me your podcast episode suggestions to: hello@becalmwithtati.com

    ✨ What would you love to hear about on the podcast in 2026?

    1. Why you always feel behind and how to break that cycle

    2. How to stop white-knuckling through life and ease constant pressure

    3. Fear of being disappointed and how it keeps you playing small

    4. The high-achiever trap: do well → get more work → burn out

    5. Why you try to fix everything and how to step out of that role

    6. How to cope and stay grounded in a high-pressure work environment

    7. Other- email me your suggestions!

    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.
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    6 mins
  • Metrics Are Making You Miserable

    Metrics Are Making You Miserable
    Dec 3 2025
    Metrics and "self-tracking" could be making you miserable. In recent years we have seen the rise of tracking metrics such as sleep, mood, habits, steps, water intake, and so much more, along with the pursuit of maintaining streaks, closing your rings, and other ways of gamifying health and wellness habits. However, if you struggle with perfectionism or are a high achiever, these forms of improving your physical and mental health could be causing you more pressure, guilt, and self-criticism than you realize. In this episode, I'll be diving into why, along with how you can use digital tools more mindfully to support your health and well-being, rather than sabotaging them. In this episode, you will learn: How metric-tracking can negatively reinforce perfectionismThe harmful mental health effects of streaks and the gamification of mental and physical healthHow to use digital tools intentionally, rather than having them control you Related episodes: When "Balance" Becomes Unhealthy: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/unhealthy-balance/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/NuVSTYstoX4The Balance Between Self-Compassion & Discipline in Getting Things Done: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/self-compassion-discipline/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/riJqMgaC3rI Sources: Experiences of using mental health apps to support psychological health and well-being: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/19367244231196768Self-criticism, goal motivation, and goal progress: https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2007_PowersKoestnerZuroff_JSCP.pdfPerfectionism and Eating Disorder Tendencies In Calorie-Tracking App Users: https://research.ebsco.com/c/5x2dc3/search/details/owh4uehmnj?db=aphResearch on self-compassion: https://self-compassion.org/what-is-self-compassion/#research-on-self-compassion Mentioned in episode: Finch App: https://finchcare.com/How We Feel App: https://howwefeel.org/ ——————— 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. ——————— 📝 Do You Have High-Functioning Anxiety? Take the Free Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com 💬 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 ——————— 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.
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    14 mins
  • Should You Use ChatGPT for Therapy?

    Should You Use ChatGPT for Therapy?
    Nov 26 2025
    Increasingly more and more people are chatting with AI to help them talk through and manage mental health struggles. But is this okay? Does it actually help? And on the flip side — does it pose any dangers to your mental health? In this episode, I'm diving deep into whether or not using ChatGPT, or any AI bot, for therapy is a wise choice, along with the potential consequences. In this episode, you will learn: The risks of using AI for therapyThe differences between chatting with AI and going to therapyFuture considerations to use AI for mental health *** Correction: In this episode, I mention "a teen who killed his mother," but the case involved an adult, not a teen. Sources: Talk Therapy, Meet ChatGPT: https://research.ebsco.com/c/5x2dc3/viewer/html/q342kfukw5Gen Z is increasingly turning to ChatGPT for affordable on-demand therapy, but licensed therapists say there are dangers many aren't considering: https://research.ebsco.com/c/5x2dc3/viewer/html/gatwdcpoonAI chatbots are sycophants — researchers say it's harming science: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03390-0 Mentioned in episode: The Shallows by Nicholas Carr: https://www.nicholascarr.com/?page_id=16Smartphone Anxiety Is Real — Here's What Helped Me: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/phone-boundaries/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/xnkSGAk2ufo Therapy Directories: Open Path Collective – Low-cost therapy directory: https://openpathcollective.orgPsychology Today Therapist Directory – https://psychologytoday.comTherapyDen – Inclusive therapist directory: https://therapyden.comInclusive Therapists – Focused on cultural responsiveness + trauma-informed care: https://inclusivetherapists.comMental Health Match – Matches you with therapists in your area: https://mentalhealthmatch.comClinicians of Color Directory – https://www.cliniciansofcolor.orgNational Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) – https://nqttcn.comOpenCounseling – Low-cost and community-based counseling resources: https://opencounseling.com ——————— 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. ——————— 💬 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 ——————— 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.
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    16 mins
  • The Cure for Hurry Sickness

    The Cure for Hurry Sickness
    Nov 19 2025

    If you've ever worried that slowing down means you're losing your edge, this episode will change your mind. You'll learn why you feel the need to rush and do all the things always and immediately, along with practical tips for what to do about it so you can slow down, have space to breathe, and actually enjoy your life… while still working towards your goals.

    In this episode, you will learn:

    • Why slowing down doesn't mean giving up your ambition
    • The hidden beliefs fueling your need to rush
    • Simple ways to slow down without losing momentum

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    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.

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    🎓 Free 3-day Course: How To Calm Your Mind So You Can Finally Relax: https://calmlycoping.com/relax

    💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message

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    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

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    My favorite tools:

    🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd

    ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081

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    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

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    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.
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    12 mins
  • Affirmations for Rest and Self-Care (When You Feel Guilty Relaxing)

    Affirmations for Rest and Self-Care (When You Feel Guilty Relaxing)
    Nov 12 2025

    If you ever feel guilty taking a break or worry that rest makes you "lazy," this affirmation episode is for you. These guided affirmations are designed to help you rewire the belief that your worth is tied to productivity and begin embracing rest as a vital part of your well-being. Listen daily for 30 days to retrain your mind to see rest and self-care not as indulgences, but as essential acts of balance and self-respect.

    In this episode, you'll hear affirmations that help you:

    • Release guilt around resting and slowing down
    • Remember that your worth isn't defined by how much you do
    • Honor your body's natural need for recovery and stillness
    • See self-care as a foundation for sustainable success
    • Embrace peace, presence, and calm throughout your day

    Related episodes:

    Positive affirmations for calm, relaxation, and confidence (for overachievers): https://youtu.be/yRBuk18AJHs

    Affirmations for confidence and self-worth (for high-achievers): https://youtu.be/b2yt2udqaSo

    Positive affirmations for perfectionism: https://youtu.be/HpqCdplT9uM

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    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.

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    ✨ Enroll in the Calm & Ambitious Resource Vault: https://www.calmlycoping.com/vault

    💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message

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    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

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    My favorite tools:

    🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd

    ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081

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    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

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    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.
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    9 mins
  • How to Achieve More by Doing Less

    How to Achieve More by Doing Less
    Nov 5 2025
    How many times have you heard that hard work is the only path to success? Or that if you're not grinding every second of the day, you're falling behind? It's everywhere—this idea that working harder, longer, and faster is the key to getting ahead. But what if that's not true? If you're someone who's constantly pushing yourself to the edge, sacrificing sleep, downtime, and even your health, you might feel like that's the price you have to pay for success. But what if you could achieve more by doing less? What if working smarter, not harder, is the real secret? In today's episode, we're going to break down the myth of overwork and explore how slowing down might actually be the key to getting ahead. In this episode, you will learn: The downsides of working hard (and how to shift your mindset around it)5 practical strategies to skyrocket your productivity while working lessHow to improve your performance while caring for yourself at the same time Mentioned in episode: Escape Survival Mode and Heal Your Nervous System: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/heal-nervous-system/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/YDtmmN942Fg How to Delegate to Free Up Your Time (& Stress!): https://www.becalmwithtati.com/how-to-delegate/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/QmoQgjsgaYM ——————— 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. ——————— 📝 Download the free guide: How to Be More Productive Without Burning Out: https://calmlycoping.com/productive ✨ Learn more about the Calm & Ambitious Resource Vault: https://www.calmlycoping.com/vault 💬 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 ——————— 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.
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    14 mins
  • Time Management Essentials for High Achievers with Anna Dearmon Kornick

    Time Management Essentials for High Achievers with Anna Dearmon Kornick
    Oct 29 2025

    If you've ever found yourself juggling endless to-do lists, trying to "do it all," yet still feeling behind — this conversation is for you. In this episode, I'm joined by Anna Dearmon Kornick, a sought-after time management coach, keynote speaker, and founder of the It's About Time Academy. Anna shares why overwhelm isn't just about being busy, the truth about context switching, and how to create balance that actually feels good — without sacrificing your ambition.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why high achievers are especially prone to overwhelm (and how to recognize it)
    • The real reason multitasking doesn't work — and what to do instead
    • How context switching drains your focus and energy
    • Small, realistic shifts that can completely change how your week feels
    • How to define what work-life balance means for you

    Resources mentioned:

    Blueprint to Balance: blueprinttobalance.com

    The 5 Types of Overwhelm: annadkornick.com/feeling-overwhelmed-heres-what-to-do-first

    Time Management Quiz: annadkornick.com/quiz

    Connect with Anna:

    annadkornick.com

    annadkornick.com/instagram

    annadkornick.com/linkedin

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    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.

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    💌 Subscribe to the Calmly Coping Newsletter: https://calmlycoping.com/newsletter

    💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message

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    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

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    My favorite tools:

    🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd

    ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081

    ———————

    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

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    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.
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    40 mins
  • 3 Lessons I've Learned Helping High Achievers Manage Anxiety

    3 Lessons I've Learned Helping High Achievers Manage Anxiety
    Oct 22 2025

    Most people think anxiety keeps you stuck in inaction — hiding, avoiding, or freezing. But with high-functioning anxiety, it often looks completely different. In this episode, I'm sharing three powerful lessons I've learned from helping hundreds of high-achieving professionals manage their anxiety — lessons that may just change the way you see yourself.

    In this episode, you will learn:

    • The unexpected way anxiety drives high achievers to cope
    • A common pattern that leaves you drained without realizing it
    • A powerful shift that can help you finally feel calmer

    3-Part High-Functioning Anxiety Series:

    Part 1: The Hidden Costs of High-Functioning Anxiety: https://youtu.be/X1rd5sb7hRo

    Part 2: The Cycle of High-Functioning Anxiety (and How to Finally Break It): https://youtu.be/PVZhxcSx5hs

    Do you have unrealistic expectations?: https://youtu.be/xEkbSU53zJo

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    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.

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    ✨ Learn more about the brand new Calm & Ambitious Resource Vault: https://www.calmlycoping.com/vault

    💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message

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    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

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    My favorite tools:

    🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd

    ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081

    ———————

    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

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    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.
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    12 mins