The Breaking Up With Anxiety Podcast

Dr. Jenna Priestap is back once again! In this episode, we dive into all things third trimester and how we prepare now for a smoother postpartum experience later. We talk about why there is typically no additional bloodwork done in the third trimester and how second trimester lab work is used proactively to reduce the risk of postpartum mood disorders. We also discuss GBS swab prep, oral and vaginal probiotics, and labour preparation. A big part of this conversation focuses on postpartum preparation, including boundaries with visitors, the kind of help to ask for, and why setting expectations before baby arrives is one of the most protective things you can do for your mental health. We also talk about postpartum nutrition, blood sugar balance, healing foods, and why traditional comfort food can sometimes make recovery harder instead of easier. I also share what this third trimester has looked like for me personally, including energy levels, bodywork, physical discomfort, mindset shifts, the postpartum prep I have been doing, and how I am approaching my birthing day. Whether you are pregnant, preparing for postpartum, trying to conceive, or simply curious about what this stage really looks like, I can’t wait for you to listen! New supplements mentioned: NFH Flora SAP, homeopathics that I never ended up taking since baby girl came early (Boiron Actaea Racemosa/Cimicifuga 200CH, Boiron Caulophyllum Thalictroides 200CH, Boiron Arnica 1M) and EPO SAP by NFH. For the full list of other supplements taken during my pregnancy, see episodes 71 and 69. The other podcast episodes Dr. Jenna has been on episodes 71, 69, and 30. Connect with Dr. Jenna here: @drjennapriestap or linktr.ee/drjennapriestap As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron Sign up for The Sunday Reset Newsletter: https://courses.taygendron.com/newsletter Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay Website: www.taygendron.com And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

This week I am joined by another Breaking Up With Anxiety® Program client… Emily!! Emily’s health struggles began back in 2015 after moving out of her parents ' home for school. A poor diet combined with high stress led to constant IBS symptoms. She went through multiple doctors, was diagnosed with IBS, and was told there was no cure but that she could manage it with medication. She lived with those symptoms for years. She first discovered my coaching program in 2022, but struggled with implementing the dietary changes. She cherry-picked strategies, didn’t fully commit to the step-by-step process, and when she got engaged, her focus shifted to wedding planning instead of her health. By 2024, her panic attacks, anxiety, and gut symptoms became too much to bear. That is when she re-joined the program as an Alumni client. This time she went all in!! She embraced the mindset of small baby steps, built sustainable habits, and created lasting change in her mental health and daily life. I am so excited for you to hear from Emily because she is not alone in this. Many women feel like they have tried everything when in reality, they have only tried a mix of tools. Emily’s story shows what is possible when you stop cherry-picking and follow a proven system one step at a time. I hope this conversation shows you that no matter how long you have been struggling, it is never too late to take small steps that truly add up and create a life that feels calm and anxiety-free. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron Click here for the Anxiety Relief Workshop Bundle For more information on my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay Sign up for The Sunday Reset Newsletter: https://courses.taygendron.com/newsletter And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Website: www.taygendron.com

My very own therapist, Chantal Wade, who I’ve been working with since 2016… is back! Today, we dive into the often-overlooked topic of what happens after you eliminate your anxiety disorder, panic attacks, or depression: developing a healthier relationship with your routine. We talk about why so many of us become anxiously attached to our routines, how control can actually be a form of protection, and what it looks like to move from rigidity into flexibility. Chantal walks us through the four-step process she uses with clients, we explore the nervous system side of this work, why rigidity equals survival mode, and how true resilience is being able to choose your routine rather than being ruled by it. I also share how Traditional Chinese Medicine and cycle syncing helped me reframe change itself as something supportive rather than threatening, and how those practices reinforced the flexibility I was learning in therapy. Whether you are in the thick of anxiety recovery, reflecting on your own attachment to routine, or simply curious about what healthier flexibility could look like, I cannot wait for you to listen. Other podcast episodes with Chantal include Ep. 2 How I Learned to Hold Boundaries and Ep. 47 Breaking Up With Anxiety Around Food. You can connect with Chantal on Instagram at @chantalwadetherapy or at https://chantalwadetherapy.com/ As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron Sign up for The Sunday Reset Newsletter: https://courses.taygendron.com/newsletter Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay Website: www.taygendron.com And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

My very own naturopathic dr, Dr. Jenna Priestap, who I’ve been working with throughout my pregnancy to optimize my nutrient levels, hormone health, mental health, and overall recovery… is back! Together, we dive into all things second trimester, what’s been working for me, what Dr. Jenna sees most often in her practice, and what to expect as your body continues to change. We chat about the second trimester lab work and supplements I’ve been focusing on, how insulin resistance can show up even before gestational diabetes, and why blood sugar balance matters for both pregnancy and postpartum. I also share what my diet has looked like, the symptoms I experienced during this trimester, and the bodywork practices that have made such a difference for my aches and pains. Whether you’re pregnant, trying to conceive, or just curious about what this stage looks like, I can’t wait for you to listen! Supplements mentioned: CanPrev Myo-inositol, Pure Encapsulations NAC 900mg, New Roots Heme Iron, CanPrev Magnesium bisglycinate, NFH Prenatal SAP, Designs for Health OmegAvail Hi-Po, Metagenics UltraFlora Women’s Probiotics (key strains lactobacillus rhamnosus and reuteri), Natural Factors DGL chewables, Lymphdiaral drainage cream. Pregnancy pillow recommendations: Snoogle and Babybub Pregnancy calorie calculator: https://www.freedieting.com/pregnancy-calorie-calculator Other podcast episodes Dr. Jenna has been on: Ep. 69 - Navigating the First Trimester and Ep. 30 - Breaking Up with Postpartum Anxiety. Connect with Dr. Jenna here: @drjennapriestap or linktr.ee/drjennapriestap As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron Sign up for The Sunday Reset Newsletter: https://courses.taygendron.com/newsletter Learn more about my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay Website: www.taygendron.com And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

This week, I am joined by another Breaking Up With Anxiety® Program client… Liza!! In the summer of 2021, Liza left home for a job that quickly became isolating and disillusioning during the pandemic. Chronic gut issues she’d been experiencing since childhood worsened, and a gastroenterologist finally connected the dots between her digestive distress and mental health. That appointment led to diagnoses of IBS, depression, and cyclothymia, and a prescription for a low-dose antidepressant and mood stabilizers. The medications helped her stay highly functional, but deep down, she sensed there had to be a way through this without just relying on medication. Fast forward to July 2024, and Liza is now in the Netherlands after completing her master’s degree and navigating a whirlwind of new challenges: job hunting, securing her immigration status, learning Dutch, and supporting herself with four part-time jobs. As an amateur triathlete, she leaned into her training, believing that if she couldn’t control anything else, at least she could control her workouts. Instead, the mounting pressure overwhelmed her adrenal system. Night after night, she would jolt awake with the thought that falling asleep might mean never waking up. She was constantly wired but tired, her breathing shallow, her digestion a mess, and her emotions all over the place. Through the Breaking Up With Anxiety Program, Liza finally resolved the gut issues she had since childhood, weaned off her medications, addressed her adrenal health, and broke up with all anxiety symptoms. I hope this conversation inspires you to ask better questions when it comes to your mental health, trust your body, know that it’s not “all in your head,” and remember that there are always multiple root causes worth exploring. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message on Instagram after you've listened @tay.gendron Sign up for The Sunday Reset Newsletter: https://courses.taygendron.com/newsletter Click here to purchase The Anxiety Relief Workshop Bundle For more information on my 4-month Breaking Up With Anxiety Program: https://www.taygendron.com/work-with-tay Website: www.taygendron.com And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!