Block Out the Noise: Helping Teens and Young Adults Overcome Anxiety
Do you ever feel like your anxiety is running the show—making even small decisions feel overwhelming, and leaving you stuck in your head replaying everything?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.
Welcome to Block Out the Noise—the go-to podcast for teens and young adults who want to quiet the mental chaos of anxiety, self-doubt, and overthinking and finally feel confident enough to take action, make decisions, and celebrate their growth.
Each week, licensed therapist and mindset coach Jessica Davis shares practical tools, relatable stories, and empowering mindset shifts using her signature C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method to help you stop letting fear and perfectionism hold you back.
This isn’t just about managing anxiety.
It’s about helping you:
- Feel more in control of your thoughts
- Build real confidence (even when you're second-guessing yourself)
- Stop beating yourself up for every little mistake
- And finally trust yourself and your progress
If you’ve ever asked yourself…
- How do I stop overthinking and feel more in control?
- Why do I feel so behind, even when I’m trying my best?
- How can I be proud of myself without feeling guilty?
- How do I handle school, social anxiety, and expectations without shutting down?
- What is the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method—and can it really help me?
…then this podcast is for you.
Block Out the Noise is your safe space to feel seen, supported, and reminded that you are not too much—and you are never not enough.
🎧 New episodes every Monday.
✨ Follow along for weekly support and reminders that you’re stronger than your anxiety wants you to believe.
Episodes
58 episodes
57 | Cancel Exercise: This Is Why You Avoid It When You’re Anxious
Do you keep telling yourself you should work out, but still avoid it? Does exercise feel like one more thing to fail at when you are already anxious? Have you ever wondered why movement helps anxiety, but feels so hard to star...
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Episode 57
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10:06
56 | Train Your Brain to Handle Anxiety Like an Athlete
Do you avoid things because anxiety makes them feel bigger than they are?Do you feel like pressure gets in your head before you even begin?What if you started training your mind the same way athletes train for game ...
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Episode 56
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12:51
55 | You ARE Growing More Than You Think
Have you been so focused on getting through the day that you have not stopped to notice how far you have come?Do you keep measuring your progress by big wins and miss the quiet growth happening underneath?What if you are ...
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Episode 55
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16:57
54| When the World Feels Too Heavy to Carry
Do you feel like the world is giving you more fear than you know what to do with? Do you keep checking the news or social media, even though it leaves you feeling worse? How do you stay informed without letting ...
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Episode 54
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14:36
53 | If You Feel Stuck, You’re Not Done Yet
Do you feel stuck and tired of trying?Do you feel like life is not moving forward the way you want?Do you keep thinking, “What’s the point?” Feeling stuck does not mean you are failing. It often means you are in a season whe...
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Episode 53
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16:42
52 | The Anxiety of Being Pulled in Too Many Directions
Do you feel pulled in five directions and still feel behind?Do you keep saying yes, even when you really want to say no?Do you worry that narrowing your focus means losing who you are?This episode is for the ...
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Episode 52
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12:55
51 | When Anxiety Makes You Feel Numb (And How to Get Yourself Back)
Do you feel numb, tired, or checked out, even when life looks “fine”?Do you keep hearing “be positive,” but it does nothing for you?Do you miss feeling like yourself? Feeling numb does not mean you are b...
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Episode 51
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50 | Why Anxiety Feels Unbearable Before It Gets Better
Why does anxiety feel worse right before things start improving? What if this phase is not proof you are failing, but proof you are building strength? What would change if you stopped waiting for someone e...
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Episode 50
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49 | The Way You Talk to Yourself Is Training Your Anxiety
Do you talk to yourself like your inner voice is your enemy?Have you started believing the harsh labels you say when you are stressed?What if the fastest way to calm anxiety starts with changing your words?Negative self-talk can ...
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Episode 49
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48 | When One Mistake Feels Like It Defines You
What do you do when you made a choice you cannot take back? Why do some mistakes sit in your chest and replay at night? Are you waiting for someone else to forgive you so you can stop feeling guilty? Some cho...
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Episode 48
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47 | Why Your Mind Won’t Shut Off and What’s Actually Fueling It
Why does your brain get louder the moment you try to rest? What if your overthinking is not random, and it has a fuel source? Which daily habits are keeping you stuck in emergency mode? If your mind will not ...
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Episode 47
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17:42
46 | Dating Anxiety: Why You Spiral and How to Stop Shrinking
Why does one text make your thoughts spiral for hours? Why do you feel smaller after dating instead of more confident? How do you know what is anxiety versus real connection? Dating can turn confiden...
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Episode 46
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19:42
45 | Why You Should Stop Fighting Anxiety and Start Using It
Why does anxiety hit hardest right before something important?Why does it get louder even when you have handled similar situations before?What if anxiety isn't something you need to get rid of, but something you were never taught ...
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Episode 45
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44 | Why Traditional Planning Makes Anxiety Worse (2026 Reset)
If the idea of a new year makes your chest tighten instead of feeling hopeful, you are not broken.In this episode, we talk about why planning feels so heavy when you have anxiety and what actually helps you move forward without s...
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Episode 44
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43 | Why Your Body Feels Like the Problem During the Holidays
The holidays have a way of turning your body into a problem overnight.One minute you’re fine.The next, you’re aware of how your clothes fit, how you look in photos, what you’re eating, and what you promise yourself you’ll fix in Janu...
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Episode 43
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42 | Why Anxiety Keeps You Stuck (And How to Break the Loop) – Part 2
Being stuck feels exhausting.You know what you want. You see the next step. And somehow, you still end up doing nothing. Not because you are lazy. Not because you lack motivation. But because your brain learned a pattern that once kept y...
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Episode 42
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41 | What Fear Doesn’t Want You to Know About Your Anxiety – Part 1
If you have ever felt stuck in your own life, knowing exactly what you want but freezing the moment fear shows up, this episode is for you. Anxiety convinces you that staying still is safer, but waiting only keeps you trapped in self-...
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Episode 41
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12:58
40 | How to Stop Dimming Your Light: Overcome Anxiety & Self-Doubt
If you have ever stayed quiet so you would not stand out, downplayed your accomplishments, or held yourself back because you did not want to make anyone uncomfortable, this episode is for you. Anxiety convinces you that shrinking is safer, but ...
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Episode 40
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39 | How to Handle Family Pressure During the Holidays
Holidays are supposed to feel joyful, but for many, they bring pressure, anxiety, and guilt. You want to keep the peace, but you also want to protect your mental health. You want to show up, but not lose yourself in the process.In this e...
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Episode 39
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17:19
38 | When Anxiety Shows Up Out of Nowhere
You’re sitting on your couch, minding your business, when your heart starts racing and your chest feels tight. There’s no test, no fight, no deadline. Just anxiety that appears out of nowhere.In this episode, Jessica Davis, licens...
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Episode 38
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37 | When Anxiety Makes You Need Constant Reassurance: How to Trust Yourself Again
If you find yourself constantly asking, “Are you sure?” or replaying conversations to make sure you didn’t say something wrong, you’re not alone. When anxiety takes over, it convinces you that you can’t trust your own judgment. You end up depen...
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Episode 37
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12:16
36 | Conquering Test Anxiety Before the Holidays Hit: How to Stay Calm When You’re Burnt Out
Have you ever sat down to study and realized you’ve read the same sentence five times and still have no idea what it says? Your heart’s racing, your mind’s jumping between “I need to focus” and “I can’t do this right now.”If that sounds ...
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Episode 36
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16:47
35 | Is Your Phone Making You Anxious? How Screen Time Impacts Your Mental Health
You tell yourself you’ll just check one thing, but suddenly, it’s an hour later. Your heart feels heavy, your mind feels cluttered, and instead of feeling calm, you feel worse. This episode isn’t about guilt. It’s about awareness, understanding...
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Episode 35
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12:55
34 | When You Feel Like You’re Losing Yourself: Navigating Change & Identity
Ever feel like you’re changing too much or maybe not enough? Like you’re losing the version of yourself everyone once knew? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jessica Davis (licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A....
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Episode 34
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13:54
33 | Social Anxiety Q&A: How to Speak Up When Fear Shuts You Down
Ever walk into a room and instantly feel like all eyes are on you — where you sit, how you sit, whether people are judging you? Your chest tightens, your mind goes blank, and suddenly, speaking up feels impossible. That’s social anxiety. And if...
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Episode 33
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