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 missed your chance to feel better—this episode reminds you: you are never too late to begin again.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why labels and expectations from others can keep you stuck—and how to let go of them
• What happens when you try to please everyone (and how to stop)
• The truth about rest: why you don’t have to earn it
• Why challenging yourself in small ways can change everything
• How loving yourself impacts every area of your life
• That you’re allowed to change your mind—and your direction
• The power of starting again, even after mistakes

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

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 just feel like you’re behind in life—this episode helps you press pause, reflect, and reset with honesty and self-compassion.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why over-giving leads to burnout—and what real friendship looks like
• How to set boundaries and stop letting the wrong people take up space
• The power of making decisions for yourself (even if they’re messy)
• Why motivation isn’t magic—it’s momentum
• How to reframe the fear of being “behind”
• The importance of connecting in real life, not just online
• Why tough conversations are better than ghosting

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This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

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 never hear but absolutely need to.

✨ These first six lessons will help you:

• Stop believing every anxious thought
• Push through fear even when you feel stuck
• Redefine success in a way that actually builds confidence
• Let go of the pressure to control everything
• Understand what balance really looks like
• And realize you’re not lazy—you’re overwhelmed (and there’s a way out)

This episode is like a mirror and a pep talk rolled into one—meant to meet you right where you are, no judgment, just truth and support.

🎯 Your Courageous Moment Challenge:
Pick just ONE of the six lessons shared today.
Try it—not for anyone else, but for you.

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This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

You know that feeling—waking up already overwhelmed, anxious, and behind?

This episode is for anyone who's tired of starting their day in survival mode.

Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method, shares how one small shift in your morning (and evening) routine can have a powerful domino effect on your anxiety, mindset, and energy. Whether you’re still in bed scrolling, mentally spiraling before school, or dragging through your day, this episode gives you a realistic plan—not one that adds pressure, but one that brings peace.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the first few minutes of your day set the tone for how anxious (or calm) you’ll feel
• Why it’s so hard to get out of bed when you’re anxious—and how to change that
• How to use affirmations and mantras when you feel flooded with negative thoughts
• The neuroscience behind morning mindfulness and dopamine
• Two nighttime habits that lower anxiety and help you sleep more peacefully
• How to build a routine that works for you—even when you feel like giving up

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This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

You’re not just anxious—you’re exhausted.
Exhausted from trying so hard. From wondering how you’re coming across. From constantly rehearsing what to say and replaying it after.

This episode is for the person who’s tired of their own brain. Who feels like a burden to themselves but doesn’t know how to turn it off. If that’s you—you’re not alone, and you’re not broken.

In Part 3 of the Social Anxiety Series, therapist and mindset coach Jessica Davis goes deeper than just coping skills. You’ll explore what happens when anxiety leads to burnout and self-rejection, and learn how to rebuild your relationship with yourself—one small, compassionate step at a time.

This isn’t about being “less awkward.” It’s about being kinder to the person you are.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why anxiety isn’t just nervousness—it’s mental exhaustion
• How to stop overthinking and isolating when you’re drained
• What to do when the voice in your head is constantly critical
• 5 research-backed strategies to rebuild self-compassion
• Why healing starts with showing up for yourself—imperfectly

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This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

Have you ever wanted to say yes—to hanging out with friends, trying something new, showing up somewhere—but anxiety convinced you to stay home?

You make excuses, cancel last minute, and wonder why fear always wins.
This episode is for the person who wants to go—but feels trapped behind an invisible wall of self-doubt.

In this empowering part two of our Social Anxiety Series, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method) explores how fear, overthinking, and comfort zones slowly shrink your world—and how to take it back.

You’ll learn how courage isn’t about not being scared—it’s about taking action anyway.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why comfort zones feel safe—but quietly limit your confidence and growth
• 5 research-backed strategies to step outside your anxiety (without overwhelming yourself)
• How to clarify your “why” so you feel more motivated to take action
• Visualization and “if-then” planning techniques that prepare you for tough social moments
• How to reflect and reward yourself to build momentum
• A powerful truth: Avoidance builds regret. Courage builds confidence.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

Ever typed out a message… then deleted it?
Rehearsed what to say 10 times before actually saying it—
Or stayed quiet altogether because the risk of messing it up felt too high?

You’re not the only one.
And no, it doesn’t mean you’re broken.

This episode kicks off our 3-part Social Anxiety Series with a deep dive into the everyday anxiety that slows you down—not the kind that stops you completely, but the fear that keeps you second-guessing every text, word, or response.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How the pandemic disrupted social development for teens and young adults
• The difference between clinical social anxiety and anxious overthinking
• Why you fear saying the wrong thing—even when it’s a low-risk conversation
• 4 powerful skills to help you trust your voice, even if it’s shaky
• Why admitting you're nervous often builds deeper connections
• How to evaluate social situations based on facts—not just feelings

The most powerful takeaway?
You don’t need the perfect words. You just need to speak.
Because silence might feel safe—but it won’t help you grow.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

You’ve tried everything.
Deep breathing. Journaling. Taking walks. Distracting yourself.

But the anxiety still comes back—stronger, louder, more overwhelming.
And if you’re being honest… you’re tired.

Tired of strategies that feel like quick fixes.
Tired of not knowing what actually works for you.
Tired of feeling stuck in a loop with no exit.

This episode isn’t about one more random coping skill. It’s about real tools that work in the moment—when your heart is racing, when your thoughts won’t slow down, when nothing else is helping.

If you’ve been searching for something that actually helps when anxiety hits, this is it.

In this episode, Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method, walks you through what makes the Anxiety Survival Toolkit more than just another PDF.

You’ll learn:

• Why common advice like “just breathe” doesn’t cut it for everyone
• What makes this toolkit different from generic coping lists
• How to use it in real-life moments—at school, before practice, at 2AM, or in the middle of a spiral
• 7 powerful reasons why this toolkit belongs on your phone

Whether you’re new to anxiety tools or you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, this episode is a lifeline—and the toolkit could be your next step forward.

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🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health

This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.