Blog — natural remedies for anxiety

Becoming Calm Anxiety Workbook and Journal 0

I know how bad anxiety feels, and how much it gets in the way of happiness, because I’ve experienced decades of anxiety myself. Before becoming a counselor, I stumbled along trying various ways to deal with my anxiety even though I didn’t know to give it that label. Now, I only rarely have a small pang of anxiety that I can easily manage.

This inside look at anxiety, coupled with what I’ve learned from helping hundreds of counseling clients overcome everything from generalized anxiety to fear of flying to PTSD, has given me unique insight into what anxiety feels like, what helps relieve it, and what helps build stress resilience.

I put what I've learned from all these experiences into a new book in the Silver Lining series -- Becoming Calm: Silver Lining Reduce Anxiety and Increase Stress Resilience Workbook and Journal.

Tips for How to Get Vitamin D from the Sun 0

Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin, but how do you safely get vitamin D from the sun?

How much sun exposure do you need for healthy levels of vitamin D? Can I get vitamin D from the sun through my windows?

Read on for the answers to your questions and 10 tips to optimize your sun time for vitamin D production.

The Sunshine Vitamin: D3 Benefits, Sources, and Dosage 0

Vitamin D3 is known for supporting bone and immune health—but it also plays a powerful role in emotional well-being. Research links low vitamin D levels to increased risk of anxiety and depression, while supplementation may help improve mood and stress resilience.

This post explains how vitamin D3 supports your brain and body, the difference between D2 and D3, food sources, and how to get enough safely from the sun and supplements. If you struggle with low mood or anxious thoughts, vitamin D might be a piece of the puzzle.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Depression, Anxiety, and More 0

This research-backed guide explores the powerful mental health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids—especially EPA and DHA—and explains how they impact mood, stress, focus, and more. You’ll also find dosage tips, supplement recommendations, and what to look out for before you buy. Discover how feeding your brain the right fats could change the way you feel.

Learn, Let Go, Lighten Up: Guided Journal for Processing Life 0

My Learn, Let Go, Lighten Up: Silver Lining Emotional Detox Journal & Workbook can help you process anything that weighs you down, stresses you out, or keeps you stuck so that you can learn from challenging experiences and feel lighter and happier. 

Click Read More to find out how Learn, Let Go, Lighten Up can help you. 

Mental Health Benefits of L-Theanine for Anxiety, Depression & More 0

Theanine is a low-side-effect supplement that may help lift your mood, relieve stress, reduce anxiety, aid sleep, protect your brain cells, and more. 

This unique amino acid, found naturally in green tea (especially matcha tea), has been shown to promote calm without causing drowsiness—a welcome combination.

In this post, you'll learn what L-theanine is, how it works, research-backed benefits, and why it's one of my top natural remedies for anxiety, panic, and insomnia.