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More Than Anxiety is the podcast for ambitious women who look successful on the outside, but feel overwhelmed inside. If you’re juggling work, family, expectations, and the pressure to do it all, this show offers applicable tools, expert insights, and mindset shifts to help you create balance, build confidence, and finally feel calm even when life gets hectic. You'll have time, energy for waht matters most and the success you want. Coach and host Megan Devito helps you stop spinning in overwhelm and start living life on your own terms, because life should be more than managing anxiety.
Join me every Tuesday morning at 5:00 AM EDT for a new episode filled with humor, A-Ha moments, and inspiring stories.
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Important Note: I'm not a therapist, and this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety, depression, or harmful thoughts, please reach out to a mental health professional or dial 988.
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If you are a successful, motivated woman dealing with burnout and anxiety, this is your wake-up call. Stop feeling guilty for resting. It’s actually the foundation for your success! Full Description: If you are you a high-achieving woman caught in the guilt trap of working when you should rest, and worrying when you should be present? Coach Megan Devito is here to explain why your body is stuck in survival mode and how to break free. Inside this episode, discover: Why the hustle culture...
Feeling burned out or overwhelmed heading into the last quarter of the year? In this episode, learn a simple daily check-in practice to prevent burnout, reset your mindset, and find balance as you finish the year. _____________________________________________________________ If you’re staring down the end of the year, feeling stressed, anxious, or tempted to give up on your goals entirely, this episode is for you. I’ll share the simple daily system I use to check in with myself every night, ...
Clutter & Focus: Why a Messy Space Kills Productivity | What to Do Instead Feeling scattered before you even start your day? In this episode of More Than Anxiety, we dive deep into how physical and digital clutter silently sabotages your focus, slows productivity, and leaves you feeling overwhelmed. I'll break down why common fixes don't work and reveal actionable steps to reclaim your space, mind, and sense of calm. Learn how to clear the mental noise, build simple s...
Do you find yourself avoiding goal setting because you’re afraid of failing, overwhelmed by the process, or even worried about what success might cost you? You’re not alone. Many high achievers hold back from setting big goals because of hidden fears or they set the goals then self-sabotage. In this episode, you’ll learn: The real reasons you hesitate to set goalsHow overwhelm and perfectionism keep you stuckWhy even fear of success can stop you before you startWhat happens when y...
In this episode, I'm sharing why slowing down is the counterintuitive secret to finishing the year strong and achieving your Q4 goals without burnout or stress. • Most people respond to Q4 pressure by either rushing frantically or giving up completely • When we feel anxious, our brains aren't thinking clearly, they're just recycling old patterns • Your brain wants to be right more than it wants you to be happy or successful • Reset your mindset by focusing on what you learned rather than jud...
In this episode of More Than Anxiety, Megan talks with physician-turned-health-coach, Dr. Doriana Parkin, about her move from traditional medicine to holistic wellness. Dr. Doriana shares her personal experience with burnout and to creating Smply Fit Wellness. She explains how simple, daily habits focused on nutrition, fitness, and self-care can be the most effective "medicine" for your body and mind. If you're tired of overthinking and looking for a new perspective on managing your hea...
In this episode, coach Megan Devito explains how to stop anxious overthinking and learn to choose which thoughts to believe, even when your brain feels like it's on fire. • Understanding the difference between creative, productive thinking and anxiety-driven overthinking • Learning to recognize when your brain is protecting you vs when it's locked into fear-based thinking. • Handling intrusive thoughts without giving them power over your emotions • Why you can't outthink anxiety (your thinki...
In this episode of More Than Anxiety Megan Devito is talking with Gabs Hayes, an entrepreneurial mom of three and business coach, as she shares her personal journey through a challenging season of depression. Host Megan Devito and Gabs discuss prioritizing mental health, offering a refreshing perspective on rest, recovery, and redefining success. You'll Learn: Why taking time for yourself, even when running a business, is not just okay, but essential for long-term well-being.How to recognize ...
To-Do List Overwhelm: How To Have More Time & Success Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, like time is slipping away and your to-do list is endless? In this episode of More Than Anxiety, I'm sharing practical strategies to help ambitious women like you find more time and energy for what's most important, without sacrificing success or freedom. Learn how to break free from the anxiety spiral and create a life that truly lights you up, all year long. In this episode, we'll cover: 0:03 W...
Manage Anxiety with Breathwork & Yoga with Cathy Eades Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? Do you struggle with breathwork or feeling your emotions? This episode features Cathy Eades, a seasoned yoga practitioner, guide, and therapist. Cathy shares her personal journey of finding an "unshakable calm" through yoga and breathwork, especially during stressful life transitions, including a marriage dissolving and her children growing up. You'll learn how Cathy's Ayurvedic approach offers individu...
This episode of More Than Anxiety is for you if you're stuck in all-or-nothing thinking and the overwhelm of uncertainty. You know that black-or-white mindset where everything's perfect or complete failure, with no room for the messy middle where you actually learn what works for you? That's why you're stressed, feeling anxious, and stuck. In this episode, I'm diving into why our brains crave certainty and how its absence fuels your anxiety spiral. I share a client story, "Heather," who perfe...
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by your relationships? Wishing for more calm, confidence, and time for yourself, without giving up your hard-earned success? In this episode, I chat with the brilliant Dr. John Page about how trying to fix others often fuels our own relational anxiety and daily frustration. We're cutting through the noise to help you grow your personal confidence and create a fulfilling life that truly works for you. Here's what we cover to help you gain control and feel calm:...
Do you feel wired but tired? Snapping at your family? Struggling with anxiety, brain fog, or burnout? You might be living in chronic fight-or-flight, and your nervous system needs support. In this episode, coach Megan Devito breaks down how stress, hormones, and a dysregulated nervous system keep ambitious women stuck in overwhelm, and what you can do to change that. Learn how to tone your vagus nerve with simple, science-backed techniques and finally start feeling calm, con...
Is social media making your anxiety worse or your child’s confidence disappear? You’re not alone. In this episode of More Than Anxiety, I sit down with educator and mindset coach Kathy Van Benthuysen to talk about how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are reshaping the mental health of both kids and adults. This conversation is necessary, applicable, and a must-listen! We discuss the growing link between screen time, comparison, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm ...
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like you're always just barely holding it together? This episode is for you. Join me and watercolor artist Jen Colombo as we dive into emotional regulation for anxious women using simple, creative tools like art, music, and playful expression. You don’t need to be artsy to benefit. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, or emotional overload, Jen shares how intuitive art can help you process emotions, calm your nervous system, and reconnect ...
Your 40s are this weird mix of feeling like you should have life figured out, but also questioning everything. You’ve spent decades putting everyone else first, and now you're realizing... something’s missing. In this episode, coach Megan Devito is digging into: 🌟 The strange crossroads of your 40s and why you feel both wise and totally uncertain 🌟 How perimenopause isn’t just physical, it changes how you see yourself 🌟 Why confidence doesn’t just happen with age but...
Pamela King spent 15 years teaching high school history before making the leap into entrepreneurship as a “small business optimizer,” helping business owners streamline their systems so they can focus on the work that really matters. Her story is proof that big career changes are possible—even when fear, doubt, and well-meaning advice try to hold you back. Here’s what her journey teaches us: ✨ Your skills are more transferable than you think – Everything you’ve mastered in one career can serv...
Career changes, whether chosen or forced through layoffs, can trigger anxiety about financial security and your identity. In this episode of More than Anxiety, coach Megan Devito discusses: How leaving or losing a job challenges your identity Why it's more than financial loss and risk that feels scary and dangerous.Why your brain resists changes - even changes you want to make.Redefine yourself beyond your job titleControlling your focus, your response, and your self-care during transiti...
Do you ever feel like you’re being pulled in a million directions, trying to keep everyone happy while you're almost out of gas? If saying "no" feels impossible and you're constantly overwhelmed, you’re in the right place. In this episode of More Than Anxiety, I'm talking about boundaries. Why they’re so hard, Why they matter, and How they can help you feel calmer and more in control. Here’s what you'll learn: ✨ Why overthinkers struggle with boundaries. ✨ How overcommitting...
In this episode of More Than Anxiety, I chat with transformational life coach and former school psychologist Laura Flowers about all things burnout, especially for those in education and the corporate world. We cover: Recognizing the signs and symptoms of burnout - from physical exhaustion to emotional reactivity.Navigating burnout - including options like mental health leave and practical self-care strategies.The importance of mindset and resilience - and how to tell the difference between a...
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