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Do you ever feel like your anxiety is running the show—making even small decisions feel overwhelming, and leaving you stuck in your head replaying everything?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.
Welcome to Block Out the Noise—the go-to podcast for teens and young adults who want to quiet the mental chaos of anxiety, self-doubt, and overthinking and finally feel confident enough to take action, make decisions, and celebrate their growth.
Each week, licensed therapist and mindset coach Jessica Davis shares practical tools, relatable stories, and empowering mindset shifts using her signature C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method to help you stop letting fear and perfectionism hold you back.
This isn’t just about managing anxiety.
It’s about helping you:
- Feel more in control of your thoughts
- Build real confidence (even when you're second-guessing yourself)
- Stop beating yourself up for every little mistake
- And finally trust yourself and your progress
If you’ve ever asked yourself…
- How do I stop overthinking and feel more in control?
- Why do I feel so behind, even when I’m trying my best?
- How can I be proud of myself without feeling guilty?
- How do I handle school, social anxiety, and expectations without shutting down?
- What is the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method—and can it really help me?
…then this podcast is for you.
Block Out the Noise is your safe space to feel seen, supported, and reminded that you are not too much—and you are never not enough.
🎧 New episodes every Monday.
✨ Follow along for weekly support and reminders that you’re stronger than your anxiety wants you to believe.
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Holidays are supposed to feel joyful, but for many, they bring pressure, anxiety, and guilt. You want to keep the peace, but you also want to protect your mental health. You want to show up, but not lose yourself in the process. In this episode, Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method, breaks down the hidden emotional labor behind family gatherings, why people pleasing is a survival response, and how to set boundaries without feeling like the bad guy. You’ll...
You’re sitting on your couch, minding your business, when your heart starts racing and your chest feels tight. There’s no test, no fight, no deadline. Just anxiety that appears out of nowhere. In this episode, Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method, explains why anxiety doesn’t need a reason to show up and what’s actually happening in your brain when it does. She breaks down how to calm your body when your mind feels hijacked, why your brain thinks it’s pro...
If you find yourself constantly asking, “Are you sure?” or replaying conversations to make sure you didn’t say something wrong, you’re not alone. When anxiety takes over, it convinces you that you can’t trust your own judgment. You end up depending on reassurance from others to feel safe or certain, only to realize the comfort never lasts. In this episode, Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method, breaks down why reassurance-seeking becomes such a powerful ha...
Have you ever sat down to study and realized you’ve read the same sentence five times and still have no idea what it says? Your heart’s racing, your mind’s jumping between “I need to focus” and “I can’t do this right now.” If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method, dives deep into how to handle test anxiety when you’re exhausted, anxious, and running on empty. Instead of pushing harder, this episode teaches you...
You tell yourself you’ll just check one thing, but suddenly, it’s an hour later. Your heart feels heavy, your mind feels cluttered, and instead of feeling calm, you feel worse. This episode isn’t about guilt. It’s about awareness, understanding how your phone quietly feeds your anxiety, and how to take your power back one small step at a time. In this episode, Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method, shares why constant notifications and scrolling leave you ...
Ever feel like you’re changing too much or maybe not enough? Like you’re losing the version of yourself everyone once knew? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method) breaks down what’s really happening when your identity starts to shift and why change isn’t proof that you’re lost, it’s proof that you’re growing. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, uncertain, or misunderstood, this conversation will help you make peace...
Ever walk into a room and instantly feel like all eyes are on you — where you sit, how you sit, whether people are judging you? Your chest tightens, your mind goes blank, and suddenly, speaking up feels impossible. That’s social anxiety. And if you’ve ever felt stuck behind that invisible wall, this episode is for you. In this special Q&A episode, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method) answers three powerful listener questions about fear, judgment, and...
Around this time of year, something shifts. You might feel your anxiety climb, your energy crash, and your emotions spiral between motivation and exhaustion. If you’ve found yourself wondering, “What’s wrong with me?” — you’re not alone. In this episode, Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and creator of The C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method, breaks down the connection between anxiety and depression — especially how seasonal changes, school stress, and life transitions can make both feel heavier. You’ll le...
So often we tell ourselves we need more time—but what we really need is more discipline. In this episode of Block Out the Noise, Jessica shares why waiting is a thief of progress, how a clear plan becomes your lifeline when emotions spike, and what it actually looks like to build momentum day by day. You’ll hear a powerful client story (night-and-day change in one semester), hard truths from Jay Shetty’s wife on discipline, and a simple formula you can use immediately: Discipline + Action + P...
Have you ever noticed how the longer you think about a decision, the harder it feels to make? Anxiety loves to trap you in endless “what ifs” — but the truth is, most decisions don’t need that much energy. In this episode of Block Out the Noise, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist, mindset coach, and creator of the Courage Method) shares two simple but powerful tools to help you break free from decision paralysis. You’ll learn how to stop wasting hours on choices that should take seconds and ho...
Later has stolen more dreams than failure ever could. We tell ourselves, “I’ll do it tomorrow,” but weeks turn into years, and anxiety keeps us stuck in the same patterns. In this episode, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist, mindset coach, and creator of the Courage Method) introduces the 90-Day Courage Challenge — a step-by-step system designed to help you move past fear and into action. You’ll learn why courage isn’t the absence of fear but action in the middle of fear, and how daily support...
What if your anxiety wasn’t a stop sign — but a compass pointing you toward who you’re meant to become? In this episode of Block Out the Noise, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist + creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method) introduces The Courage Challenge List — a new way to transform your biggest fears into your most exciting adventures. Instead of letting anxiety shrink your world, you’ll learn how to create a personalized list of challenges that push you outside your comfort zone, build your co...
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 — ...
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 failin...
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 fa...
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...
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. Wheth...
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 mi...
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 ju...
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 ne...
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