Anxiety is very good at convincing you to stay home, wait longer, and try again another day.

It sounds caring. Sensible. Protective.

But what if the very thing anxiety is warning you about is the doorway to relief?

This episode is for anyone who almost showed up… and then didn’t.

If anxiety has ever talked you out of something that mattered, this one is for you.

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Ever feel your stomach twist or flutter and wonder what it means?

Most people get it wrong.

This week on Beat Anxiety Friday, we’re exploring that feeling everyone knows… but no one talks about.

Disclaimer: This content is for general wellbeing and education. I’m not a medical professional, but I can support you in managing anxiety and improving your mental wellbeing. For medical concerns, please also consult your GP or a qualified healthcare provider.

Ever noticed how a small moment can suddenly feel much bigger than it should?

A comment, a look, a silence — and something shifts inside.

In this episode, me - Alina Holanda from RiseR Wellbeing Coach and Ben Tuffin from Andover Radio explore the subtle voices that influence how we react, connect, and communicate, often without us realising it.

From my experience working with couples, this comes up surprisingly often... people reacting to past experiences rather than what’s actually happening now.

With curiosity, lightness, and a simple interactive game, this conversation invites reflection, awareness, and a gentler way of relating, both in relationships and everyday life.

If you’re interested in wellbeing, relationships, communication, and couples coaching, this episode offers space to pause, notice patterns, and begin building a more connected, team-focused mindset.

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What happens in the moments before we speak?
In the pause, the breath, the glance we almost avoid?

In this episode of Riser a Wellbeing Coach, I sit down with Vicky Randell, CEO of Team Mums Andover Hampshire, to explore something many of us struggle with quietly... eye contact, presence, and confidence in connection.

Whether it’s standing in front of a group, speaking up in a room, or simply holding someone’s gaze one-to-one, there’s something deeply human (and deeply vulnerable) about being seen.

This conversation isn’t about performance or perfection.
It’s about leadership, safety, and the subtle confidence that doesn’t shout but lands.

If eye contact feels awkward, exposing, or overwhelming… this one is for you.

Let me know if this is something you’d like to explore together.
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I’m really looking forward to connecting with you 😊

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Anxiety has a voice. But whose voice is it, really?

In this short, powerful reflection, I invite you to pause and listen... not to your anxiety, but behind it. Is it echoing a parent’s words, a past hurt, or advice that was never truly yours to carry?

This one-minute moment is an invitation to notice, question, and gently loosen the grip of a voice that may not belong to you at all. If anxiety feels familiar, this might help you see it in a new, kinder way.

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If you need to explore the subject of anxiety, you can reach out and email me at alina.holanda@riserwellbeing.com

Disclaimer: All information on this podcast is for wellbeing and educational purposes only.

Not a substitute for medical advice. Please contact your GP if you have mental health concerns.

Ever been told “Fine” and felt… uneasy?
Or heard “Go ahead” and sensed danger?

In this episode with Ben Tuffin from Andover Radio, we unpack the everyday phrases that sound harmless but often mean something else entirely.

With laughter, curiosity, and a little challenge along the way, we explore how communication can go wonderfully wrong, and how small pauses can change everything.

Press play if you enjoy lightbulb moments, gentle humour, and those “ohhh… that makes sense” realisations.

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A soft glimpse into mindset & wellbeing coaching... like watching the ocean and realising there’s more happening beneath the waves.

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Alina Holanda at RiseR Wellbeing Coach

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Sending you my love ♥️

If you’re tired of thinking about the same thing on repeat, DM me.

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Alina Holanda at RiseR Wellbeing Coach

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Disclaimer: All content shared on this page is for general wellbeing and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing anxiety or any other mental health concerns, please contact your GP or a qualified healthcare professional.