Midwest Anxiety

Midwest Anxiety Mental health is a lifestyle, not a diagnosis. Life has many ups and downs. These challenges will either strengthen or deflate your character.

Each day you are challenged with situations that will either go well, not so well, or somewhere in between. At Midwest Anxiety, we believe that people are not defined by their weaknesses, but rather by their strengths. Life stressors are managed when these strengths are tapped and skills are developed to improve weaknesses. We inspire a purpose driven and meaningful life by focusing on what you can become rather than what you cannot become. Midwest Anxiety is a community based treatment program for anxiety disorders and more generalized problems involving excessive worry, anxiety, and stress reactions. We employ an interactive, action-oriented Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) approach, integrating features of behavioral modification into cognitive restructuring. Unlike traditional office-based psychotherapy, we work with people in “real life” situations in their natural environments (home, school, sporting events, etc). Instead of coming to us in a stuffy office, we come visit you in your world. We believe this “hands on” approach gives us the best opportunity to see your strengths and help you overcome your obstacles in the environments that you live in. We believe that negative emotions and behaviors are learned responses to the environment and can be unlearned. Understanding the environment helps us implement step-by-step Cognitive Behavioral strategies to modify negative patterns as they arise. Whether you struggle with procrastination, obsession or compulsion, fear or phobia, problematic relationships or communication skills, depression or anxiety, Midwest Anxiety can help you make the changes to how you think, feel, and act.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving , I’M GIVING YOU SOMETHING THAT REALLY MATTERS. It’s not a turkey, not a pie… it’s something far more valuable.

The #1 thing I want to give you this Thanksgiving is this: “ACCEPT WHAT IS.”

Be grateful for whatever is happening in your life—whether it’s good, bad, or straight‑up ugly. When you accept what is, YOU GIVE YOURSELF THE PEACE AND COMFORT you need to get through the moment.

If your turkey didn’t work out? Love it.
If Thanksgiving is a total bust? Love it.
Whatever’s going on in this exact moment—love it anyway.

That’s my gift to you this Thanksgiving. And on this day, I’m genuinely grateful for you and the entire MWA fam. You are my mental‑health family, and I hope you feel the same way.

Thanks for riding with us.

11/26/2025

Taming Uncle Bob This Thanksgiving

We all have an Uncle Bob—someone who shows up during holidays and triggers frustration, judgment, or stress. This Thanksgiving, try a different approach: instead of focusing on what Uncle Bob shouldn’t say or do, focus on your own thoughts and feelings when he “acts up.”

The truth is, Uncle Bob isn’t the problem. He’s just being Uncle Bob. What causes tension is how his behavior triggers you. The key is to shift inward and manage your reactions rather than trying to change him.

Here’s how:

1. Let Uncle Bob be Uncle Bob
Don’t personalize his behavior. Remind yourself that his quirks are his own, not a reflection of you.�Mantra: “Uncle Bob is Uncle Bob. I’m not responsible for him.”

2. Talk to yourself
When negative thoughts or feelings arise, acknowledge them gently and redirect yourself.�Examples:
* “It’s okay. Uncle Bob can think this way. I don’t have to react.”
* “This is his perspective. I can stay calm.”

3. Lean into curiosity
Instead of resisting or arguing, get curious. Ask yourself:
* “Why might Uncle Bob think this way?”
* “What experiences shaped him?”�Curiosity reduces judgment and opens space for empathy—even for someone frustrating.

4. Set internal boundaries
You can remain present and compassionate without absorbing negativity. Techniques include:
* Deep breathing when triggered
* Choosing not to engage in arguments
* Shifting focus to enjoyable parts of the gathering

5. Reflect afterward
After the holiday, note what worked:
* “When Uncle Bob said X, I stayed calm by reminding myself Y.”�This reinforces your approach for future gatherings.

11/25/2025

EXCITED TO KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR by sharing more about our new music initiative, LIVE! MUSIC. Until then, enjoy performing the intro to Foo Fighters’ “Aurora.” 🤘

just LOVE. ♥️
11/25/2025

just LOVE. ♥️

11/24/2025

Good food can be good mental health—and in 2026, we’re bringing back our Fave Reviews to prove it. So let’s rewind to a visit with one of the true heavyweights of Kansas City BBQ: Joe’s KC.

When you think KC barbecue, Joe’s is always at the top of the list. And honestly, there’s no better place to for a BBQ Faves than with the BIG STUD of KC BBQ.

There’s one sandwich you have to order at Joe’s: the Z-Man. Brisket, a crispy onion ring, and provolone (or at least some kind of white cheese—I still can’t tell them apart). This legend earns every bit of its 9.6.

The French fries are seasoned beautifully with an incredible crisp. Easily a 9.4.

And because I’m never one to waste good BBQ, I wrapped things up with the rest of a Pulled Pork sandwich. Moist, flavorful, and solid at 9.1.

When you’re in KC, Joe’s isn’t just a recommendation—it’s a FAVE.

Therapy too pricey? Not ready for a deep dive? No worries!! The Club has the answers. This week in the Club will be a li...
11/23/2025

Therapy too pricey? Not ready for a deep dive? No worries!! The Club has the answers.

This week in the Club will be a little lighter, so you can spend more time enjoying friends and family. That said, we still have 2 fun challenges—Attitude of Gratitude and Don’t Yell—plus 9 classes ready for you!

HERE ARE THIS WEEKS CLASSES 👉midwestanxiety.com/classes

THE CLUB
Need a high five,“let’s go,” or a “you got this” when you’re not feeling well, lost, or lonely? Short on resources on how to help unlock your struggles? Want to meet others who struggle with anxiety, depression, parenting, school, work, and many other curve balls life throws at you? Join us in The Club ;)

As a member of The Club, you’ll have 24/7/365 access to others with similar struggles, Midwest Anxiety’s full resource library, Live Club discussions, classes and much more. The Club is your curated digital mental health experience at your finger tips.

GET IN THE CLUB 👉 midwestanxiety.com/theclub

11/23/2025

If an apple tree can trust it will have enough apples, why can’t you trust you’ll have enough money?

NO WAY!!! An apple tree lives in abundance, knowing it will produce more apples every season. It doesn’t stress, doubt, or panic—it simply grows and trusts the process.

What about you? Do you question whether you’ll have enough… not apples, but money? If so, it’s time to shift your energy—from limitation to abundance.

When you operate from abundant energy, you know you’ll have enough money no matter your circumstances. You trust your ability to create opportunities. You understand that life is not a finite game. Even if you struggle financially sometimes, you always have enough for what you truly need.

Abundant energy is believing your needs will be met. It’s not about being “good” or deserving—it’s a belief in yourself, your ability to handle life, and the flow of opportunities.

Let’s get something straight: abundant energy is NOT about bling-bling—expensive watches, cars, or fancy toys. Abundant energy isn’t about material things. It’s about knowing that, no matter what, you will always have enough.

Live in abundance today. Be comforted in the knowledge that you are enough, and you will always have enough. You’ll always have enough apples. 🍎

11/22/2025

Show up as you in every relationship—authentic, unapologetic, whole. People can’t get what you bring anywhere else. They’ll either vibe with “THE PACKAGE” or they won’t—that’s not for you to decide. All you can do is just be you.

OUR PEDIATRIC PARTNERS AT PREMIER PEDIATRICS
We want to give a quick shout-out to our colleagues and partners at Premier Pediatrics-Drs. Winburn-Antovoni, Jensen & Kuckelmans! Since June 1, 2025, in addition to all our community mental health services, we’ve been proud to integrate our mental health services into their office, and we couldn’t ask for better health care partners. If you’re looking for an excellent pediatrician, give Premier Pediatrics a holler!

MORE ON THE PARTNERSHIP WITH PREMIER 👉 midwestanxiety.com/premierpediatrics

11/22/2025

SATURDAY MORNING DONUTS — THE ORIGIN STORY 🍩

Happy Saturday Morning Donuts!! It’s been awhile since I’ve said that — May 4, 2025 to be exact.

But… do you know how this whole Saturday Morning Donuts thing even started? This will make more sense when we get rolling again on January 2, 2025. So why Saturday Morning Donuts? And what does this have to do with mental health? Let me explain

October 10, 2020, The very first episode. For all the OGs, you remember it was LIVE.

As a kid, I remember hoping—really hoping—Mom would wake us up and say: “Let’s go get donuts!!!” Donuts were the fancy-fancy breakfast. We had cereal. Sometimes we had the full eggs–bacon–sausage–hashbrowns–toast situation. But the BEST Saturday breakfast?�
DONUTS.

Saturday morning donuts just hit different. You work hard all week. Saturday shows up. t’s time to chill, breathe, and get that sugar rush rolling. It’s a whole vibe. A whole mental health moment.

Just like when we were kids, we want to share those Saturday Morning Donut vibes with YOU. Every Saturday, we invite you to join us in that joy, that pause, that sweetness of life.
🍩🍩🍩

TODAY IS CLUB SATURDAY FOR ALOT OF BOYS & GIRLS. MOMS AND DADS. WHAT IS THE CLUB?

Need a high five,“let’s go,” or a “you got this” when you’re not feeling well, lost, or lonely? Short on resources on how to help unlock your struggles? Want to meet others who struggle with anxiety, depression, parenting, school, work, and many other curve balls life throws at you? Join us in The Club ;)

As a member of The Club, you’ll have 24/7/365 access to others with similar struggles, Midwest Anxiety’s full resource library, Live Club discussions, classes and much more. The Club is your curated digital mental health experience at your finger tips.

MORE INFO ON THE CLUB 👉 midwestanxiety.com/club

11/22/2025

It’s Fryday!!! Let’s have a FRYYYYYYYYDAY CONVERSATION!! Well kinda…..We’ll be bringing back Fryday Conversations starting 1/2/26. Until then, we’ll just drop a previous Friday Conversation every Friday at 7pm the rest of 2025.

What is Fryday Conversation?
Fryday Conversation is all about the conversations most people avoid—the tough ones. We sit down with a basket of French fries (get it? FRYday Conversations) and dive into the topics that really matter but often go unspoken.

Why do we do it?

Because honest, respectful conversations are essential for growth. They keep relationships, communities, and even personal journeys moving in the right direction. And let’s be real—hard conversations go down a little easier with good fries.

Our hope is to inspire you to have those meaningful talks too—to be courageous, vulnerable, and always respectful when approaching the not-so-fun topics. Opening up, speaking honestly, and letting things out can be an important step toward healing.

NOW ON TO TONIGHTS FRYDAY CONVERSATION. ACTUALLY THIS WAS OUR LAST FRYDAY CONVERSATION BEFORE WE WENT GHOST TOWN USA. APRIL 5, 2025. SOMETHING ASTROLOGICAL WAS HAPPENING WITH THE MOON AROUND THAT TIME.

REMEMBERING BACK TO THIS FRYDAY CONVERSATION I WAS at Nick & Jakes to HAVE SOME FRIES, PUB CHIPS, AND TOO DONE STEAK.

We’ve got a BIG MOONING EVENT coming up on April 8th. A TOTAL MOONING.

I sought out findlaw.com to see if MOONING is legal. Well….from my NON ATTORNEY UNDERSTANDING, MOONING IS LEGAL. (THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE AND IF YOU TRY TO USE IT IN COURT TO DEFEND YOUR MOONING SHENANIGANS I WILL NOT DEFEND YOU)

My UNDERSTANDING is mooning is a form of expression protected under the FREE SPEECH AMENDMENT.

11/22/2025

It’s Fryday!!! Let’s have a FRYYYYYYYYDAY CONVERSATION!! Well kinda…..We’ll be bringing back Fryday Conversations starting 1/2/26. Until then, we’ll just drop a previous Friday Conversation every Friday at 7pm the rest of 2025.

What is Fryday Conversation?
Fryday Conversation is all about the conversations most people avoid—the tough ones. We sit down with a basket of French fries (get it? FRYday Conversations) and dive into the topics that really matter but often go unspoken.

Why do we do it?
�Because honest, respectful conversations are essential for growth. They keep relationships, communities, and even personal journeys moving in the right direction. And let’s be real—hard conversations go down a little easier with good fries.

Our hope is to inspire you to have those meaningful talks too—to be courageous, vulnerable, and always respectful when approaching the not-so-fun topics. Opening up, speaking honestly, and letting things out can be an important step toward healing.

NOW ON TO TONIGHTS FRYDAY CONVERSATION. ACTUALLY THIS WAS OUR LAST FRYDAY CONVERSATION BEFORE WE WENT GHOST TOWN USA. APRIL 5, 2025. SOMETHING ASTROLOGICAL WAS HAPPENING WITH THE MOON AROUND THAT TIME.

REMEMBERING BACK TO THIS FRYDAY CONVERSATION I WAS at Nick & Jakes to HAVE SOME FRIES, PUB CHIPS, AND TOO DONE STEAK.

We’ve got a BIG MOONING EVENT coming up on April 8th. A TOTAL MOONING.

I sought out findlaw.com to see if MOONING is legal. Well….from my NON ATTORNEY UNDERSTANDING, MOONING IS LEGAL. (THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE AND IF YOU TRY TO USE IT IN COURT TO DEFEND YOUR MOONING SHENANIGANS I WILL NOT DEFEND YOU)

My UNDERSTANDING is mooning is a form of expression protected under the FREE SPEECH AMENDMENT.

WHERE ARE YOU GOING/DOING TO SEE THE FULL MOONING ON APRIL 8TH?? Let us know in the comments.

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