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What if body image isn’t actually about how you look… at all?

In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, Sammy and Nat are joined by Ellen Tuzi, Certified Body Image & Intuitive Eating Counsellor to explore the deeper connection between anxiety, control, and body image.

Because for so many, it’s not just about wanting to look a certain way.

It’s about feeling safe.

Feeling in control.

Feeling like things aren’t spiralling.

We unpack how anxiety can quietly shape our relationship with food, our bodies, and even our identity... often disguised as “being healthy,” disciplined, or in control.

And how those patterns don’t just affect us…they’re often absorbed by the people around us, especially our kids.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why body image goes far beyond appearance
• The link between anxiety, control, and body-focused behaviours
• How identity gets wrapped up in food, fitness, and self-worth
• The subtle ways children absorb our relationship with our bodies
• How to start shifting from control → to connection

This is a real, honest conversation that invites you to look beneath the surface… without judgement.

Because maybe it’s not about fixing your body.

Maybe it’s about understanding what your body has been trying to hold for you all along.

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You’re eating well. You’re doing the “right” things. So why do you still feel anxious… or even worse?

In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, Sammy and Nat unpack a lesser-known piece of the anxiety puzzle...how your body’s chemistry and genetics might be keeping you stuck in a constant state of “on.”

Because anxiety isn’t always coming from your thoughts.

Sometimes… it’s coming from your nervous system being overstimulated at a chemical level.

We explore how certain people are more sensitive to stimulation, and why some of the most “healthy” foods... like bone broth, fermented foods, and cheesy chips can actually make anxiety feel worse for some individuals.

Not because the foods are "bad"… but because your body’s capacity to process them is different.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

• Why anxiety can feel physical, not just mental
• The “accelerator vs brake” system in your brain
• How genetics can impact how your body processes stimulation
• The role of key nutrients like magnesium and B vitamins
• Why some people feel worse eating “healthy” foods
• The concept of “load” and how overstimulation builds up
• How to start supporting your body instead of fighting it

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’ve been doing everything right…
but still feel wired, overwhelmed, or stuck in their body.

Because the goal isn’t to follow more rules.

It’s to understand your body.

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👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

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Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

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Why do you feel instantly better after being outside… even when nothing in your life has changed?

In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, Sammy and Natalie explore the power of forest bathing and why it’s so much more than just “going for a hike.”

Because this isn’t about steps, fitness, or productivity.

It’s about your nervous system.

We unpack how modern life keeps us constantly switched on… from notifications and noise to the pressure of always doing more. And why nature might be one of the fastest, simplest ways to bring your body back to a state of calm, without forcing it.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

• Why you can feel better outside within minutes (even when nothing else has changed)
• What forest bathing actually is (and why it’s not exercise)
• The connection between your environment and anxiety levels
• How overstimulation keeps your body stuck in “go mode”
• The science behind why nature calms the body (hello, trees 🌿)
• Simple ways to experience this...no hiking boots or rainforest treks required

This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t need to fix anxiety…
Sometimes, you just need to change the environment your body is in.

🌿 Your body isn’t broken… it’s just overstimulated.

Support the show

👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

Follow us @theanxietycompass

Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website

Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here