#229 Are You Preparing or Worrying? The Mistake Anxious People Make

What if you could shift how you feel by intentionally practicing three powerful emotions?

Have you ever had a few great weeks where you felt like you finally conquered your anxiety, only to wake up the next morning with your heart racing, feeling like you’re right back at square one? If so, you aren't failing—you're just healing. In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the myth of linear recovery and exploring why the "two steps forward, one step back" phase is a completely normal, biological part of rewiring your nervous system. A setback is not a rewind button. Tune in to learn how to drop the pressure and move through the dip with compassion. ✨ Work with Me: I currently have a few openings for new patients. If you are ready for deeper, personalized one-on-one support tailored to your unique nervous system, my door is open. Book an initial consultation.

Let's chat about the importance of sleep for anxiety recovery. Does lack of sleep affect our anxiety? Let's talk about the connection between sleep and anxiety, what happens in your brain when you're not getting enough rest, and simple things to help you get better sleep.

What are you telling yourself all day—and is your brain listening? In this episode of The Anxiety Dr Podcast, Dr. Lisa breaks down the powerful connection between your thoughts, your brain, your body, and anxiety. We talk about what happens when anxious self-talk becomes repetitive, why your body can respond to something you’re only imagining, and how the thoughts you repeatedly practice can strengthen patterns in the brain. Want to learn how to retrain your brain and learn more from Dr. Lisa.

This week, I'm sharing something a little more personal - My own anxiety story.