In this episode, Gage and Kristal get real about anxiety—what it feels like, why it shows up, and what actually helps. From sweaty palms to spiraling thoughts, they break down the mind-body connection and give some tried-and-true tools to live by if you experience it.

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Highlights:

1:52 Gage defines anxiety

4:16 your brain doesn't know the difference between real and imagination

4:36 definition of anxiety in YT terms

6:14 the Case of the Missing Baseballs

8:23 Kristal still experiences anxiety even after 23 years of this work

13:22 Kristal dives into yoga therapy and anxiety from this perspective

18:10 Gage argues rationale

19:19 can breathing help

21:12 Kristal’s advice

22:12 Gage’s final advice about his toolkit for anxiety

Advice is Optional" is a conversational podcast. The insights we share are personal opinions, not professional advice, and are intended to foster understanding, not to substitute expert guidance. Remember to consult qualified professionals for any medical, legal, or psychological concerns.

Gage is invited to his cousin’s wedding and he has a bunch of questions and a few rants. So, Kristal dives into the do’s and don’ts of wedding etiquette—from gifts and dress codes to rehearsal dinner confusion and whether or not it’s okay to sneak a peek at the Final Four during the vows.

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Highlights:

1:35 gift rant

5:18 generational differences

6:36 rehearsal dinner expectations

10:53 actual wedding day attire

15:50 hey DJ can I request a song?

18:16 Gage isn’t dancing, but his GF may have other plans

22:17 Best/Worst time for a wedding if your a sports fan

Advice is Optional" is a conversational podcast. The insights we share are personal opinions, not professional advice, and are intended to foster understanding, not to substitute expert guidance. Remember to consult qualified professionals for any medical, legal, or psychological concerns.

Gage shares how lifting weights became his therapy for dealing with anxiety, and Kristal explains why that worked. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or just trying to get consistent, this episode offers simple, real-life ways to use movement as medicine. No gym membership required.

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Highlights:

2:45 Gage connects mental health and exercise thru yoga therapy

6:05 different types of mental health issues and the exercises that are beneficial

9:35 moral of the story, find what works for you

9:56 the one thing that makes it work

20:46 Gage’s one recommendation

Advice is Optional" is a conversational podcast. The insights we share are personal opinions, not professional advice, and are intended to foster understanding, not to substitute expert guidance. Remember to consult qualified professionals for any medical, legal, or psychological concerns.