Do you ever feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, even though everything on the outside looks “fine”?
In Part 1 of this thoughtful and grounding conversation, Janelle sits down with Anthony Abbagnano, author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm, to explore how anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm are often signals—not failures—and how awareness can become one of the most powerful coping mechanisms we have.
This episode speaks directly to women, caregivers, and service-driven leaders who feel stuck in survival mode, constantly managing others while quietly ignoring their own inner chaos. Anthony offers a refreshing perspective on coping methods that don’t involve numbing emotions, forcing positivity, or pushing harder—but instead learning how to listen to the body and nervous system.
Together, they unpack why so many high-functioning women stay in fight-or-flight, how unconscious coping mechanisms are formed, and what it looks like to gently shift toward nervous system regulation and emotional resilience.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why feeling stuck and confused is not a flaw—but a powerful moment for growth
How anxiety and stress show up in the body as signals, not problems to fix
The difference between fear-based reactions and intuitive awareness
Why caregivers and helpers experience emotional overwhelm more frequently
How unconscious coping mechanisms develop—and how to bring them into awareness
Simple coping methods for stress that support nervous system regulation
Why breath awareness is one of the most overlooked stress management tools
How failure and shame can be reframed into sources of personal power
Anthony also shares how learning to face fear—rather than avoiding it—can reduce its intensity and restore a sense of inner calm. This conversation invites you to slow down, build emotional awareness, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels supportive, not overwhelming.
This is just the beginning.
In Part 2, on February 18th, Anthony dives deeper into practical tools and inner practices that help cultivate tranquility, clarity, and confidence—especially during seasons of uncertainty and emotional stress.
If you’ve been searching for healthy coping methods for anxiety, ways to manage stress without disconnecting from yourself, or simply permission to pause and listen inward, this episode is for you.
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Find Anthony Abbagnano:
www.alchemyofbreath.com
Book: Outter Chaos, Inner Calm
Instagram: @alchemyofbreath
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Find Janelle:
Instagram: @wellnesstogreatness
Youtube: @WellnessToGreatness
www.wellnesstogreatness.ca