If you're a parent watching your teen or young adult struggle with anxiety, it can feel helpless. You’ve tried everything—reassuring them, offering advice, even stepping in to solve the problem—but nothing seems to work. You just want them to feel better.

But what if the best way to help… isn’t fixing it?

In this special episode of Block Out the Noise, Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and mindset coach for teens and young adults, speaks directly to parents. She shares five powerful ways to support your anxious child—without taking over—so they can build resilience, confidence, and the courage to handle life’s challenges.

You’ll learn how to connect with your child in ways that validate their experience, promote emotional growth, and help you step back without stepping away.

What You’ll Learn:

• The #1 mistake most well-meaning parents make—and what to do instead
• Why “just relax” or “don’t worry” might be doing more harm than good
• How to help your child build independence, even when it’s hard to watch
• What anxious teens really wish their parents would say in tough moments
• A simple phrase to use during anxiety spirals that empowers instead of enables

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming!

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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.

The beginning of a relationship can feel exciting—and totally overwhelming.

Suddenly you’re overthinking texts, doubting how you come across, and wondering if you’re being “too much” or “not enough.”

In this episode, Jessica Davis shares seven real-life tools to help you manage early relationship anxiety, build healthy boundaries, and stay grounded in who you are—no matter what happens. Because real connection should never cost you your self-worth.

What You’ll Learn

• Why anxiety shows up in early relationships (and how to handle it with self-trust)
• Seven practical tools to help you feel more confident while dating
• How to recognize red flags and stay connected to your values

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming!

Struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone. Join our FREE Facebook group for support, tools, and resources to help you take back control!

📱 Follow Us:

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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.

Feeling totally overwhelmed by finals week?

If your motivation is gone, your brain is fried, and your to-do list feels impossible—this episode is for you.

Jessica Davis shares five powerful strategies to help you finish strong, even if you're exhausted, behind, or ready to give up.

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up for yourself, one step at a time—and proving you can finish what you started.

What You’ll Learn

• How to set up a study space that actually helps your brain focus
• Smart ways to study that save time and boost retention (no cramming required)
• A night-before-finals routine to help you reset and show up with clarity and confidence

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming!

Struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone. Join our FREE Facebook group for support, tools, and resources to help you take back control!

📱 Follow Us:

Instagram | Facebook | Threads

🎙️ 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.

Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind in life while everyone else has it all figured out?

Jessica Davis shares a powerful reminder in this episode: There is no finish line.

You’ll learn why growth isn’t about being perfect or getting everything right—it’s about becoming someone you’re proud of. If you’ve been stuck in self-doubt, comparison, or pressure to figure everything out fast, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn

• Why feeling “behind” is just a story anxiety tells you—and how to rewrite it
• How to redefine progress in your own words (and on your own timeline)
• The mindset shift that helps you stop comparing and start becoming

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming!

Struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone. Join our FREE Facebook group for support, tools, and resources to help you take back control!

📱 Follow Us:

Instagram | Facebook | Threads

🎙️ 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.

Are you constantly trying to keep everyone happy—even when it’s draining you?

In this episode, Jessica Davis, breaks down why people-pleasing leaves you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from yourself. You’ll learn where this habit really comes from and how to start setting boundaries without the guilt.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between being “nice” and being you, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn

• How people-pleasing hijacks your confidence and leads to burnout
• Why setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s necessary for your mental health
• 3 powerful steps to start choosing yourself without feeling like the “bad guy”

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming!

Struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone. Join our FREE Facebook group for support, tools, and resources to help you take back control!

📱 Follow Us:

Instagram | Facebook | Threads

🎙️ 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.

Ever feel like no matter how hard you work, it’s never enough?

When you're buried under homework, deadlines, and expectations, it’s easy to lose sight of who you are.

In this episode, Jessica Davis shares how to balance caring about your future without destroying your present—and how to protect your mental health even when school pressure feels overwhelming.

You’ll walk away with real tools to manage academic stress without losing your peace, your confidence, or yourself.

What You’ll Learn

• How to break free from tying your self-worth to grades, rankings, and achievements
• Practical strategies to manage schoolwork without burning out (like the “good enough” rule and real breaks that actually help)
• How to set boundaries, prioritize your peace, and create a plan that supports your mental health and your goals

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming!

Struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone. Join our FREE Facebook group for support, tools, and resources to help you take back control!

📱 Follow Us:

Instagram | Facebook | Threads

🎙️ 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.

You’ve trained, you’ve practiced, and you know your stuff—so why does it all feel like it’s falling apart the moment game day arrives?

You're not alone if your heart races, your stomach flips, or your brain spirals with "what ifs" before a performance.

In this episode, Jessica Davis shares a powerful pre-game routine inspired by elite athletes to help you calm your nerves, sharpen your focus, and build confidence that lasts long after the final whistle.

Whether you’re stepping on the court, the field, or the stage, this one’s for you!

What You’ll Learn

• Why performance anxiety doesn’t mean you’re weak—and how to stop letting it control you
• A 4-step pre-performance routine to help you feel calm, confident, and ready to compete
• How elite athletes use mindset tools like visualization and power statements—and how you can too

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming!

Struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone. Join our FREE Facebook group for support, tools, and resources to help you take back control!

📱 Follow Us:

Instagram | Facebook | Threads

🎙️ 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.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like you weren’t enough?

Not attractive enough, not smart enough, not lovable enough?

Maybe you carry guilt for things you said—or shame for who you think you should be.

In this episode, Jessica Davis speaks directly to those moments when you feel unworthy, unlovable, or like you’ve lost yourself to fear and anxiety. You’ll learn how to reconnect with self-love in a real, doable way—especially when it feels hardest to do. Because your worth doesn’t have to be earned. It’s already yours.

What You’ll Learn

• How to start loving yourself again, even when your inner voice is filled with doubt
• Practical steps to rebuild your relationship with yourself and recognize your worth
• Why self-love is more than a feeling—and how to turn it into action when you need it most

Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

RESOURCES:
Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming!

Struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone. Join our FREE Facebook group for support, tools, and resources to help you take back control!

📱 Follow Us:

Instagram | Facebook | Threads

🎙️ 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.