The Anxiety Dr. Podcast

What if you could shift how you feel by intentionally practicing three powerful emotions? In this episode we'll explore how gratitude, love and feeling proud of yourself can influence your brain, nervous system, and emotional well-being. We'll dive into the psychology and biology behind these emotions, why they matter for anxiety recovery, and how you can use them to shift your emotional s...

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" pha...

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. Want to schedule an appointment with me? I'm accepting a few patients Schedule your appointment today

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 stren...

This week, I'm sharing something a little more personal - My own anxiety story. Before I became The Anxiety Dr, I knew what it was like to live with anxiety, to fear what I was feeling, to fear going crazy, and to wonder if I would ever truly feel like myself again. In this episode, I'm taking you through my journey: how my anxiety started, what it looked like at its worst, the things I tr...

Is it anxiety, or could something else be contributing to how you feel? In this episode, I talk about basic lab work worth discussing with your medical provider when experiencing anxiety symptoms, including iron and ferritin, vitamin B12, blood sugar, vitamin D, and thyroid levels. This is for educational purposes only; always consult with your health care provider. Want to join our Group Membersh...

Think you can't meditate? This one is for you. Whether you've never meditated before, you've tried and thought, "My mind just won't stop," or you've been practicing for years, this meditation meets you exactly where you are. There's nothing to perfect. You don't have to clear your mind, stop your thoughts, or force yourself to relax. Join me as we learn to med...

Meditation isn't just about calming. In this episode, I talk about meditation and why it's important in anxiety recovery. And If you've ever said, "I can't meditate because I can't stop thinking," this episode will help you. Meditation isn't about clearing yoru mind. It's about learning to notice your thoughts without automatically following them and becoming...

Are. you anxious about something that hasn't even happened yet? What if I panic? What if I feel anxious? What If I can't handle it? What if I'm alone and no one can help me? That's anticipatory anxiety - and most times, the anticipatory anxiety feels harder than the actual event. Let's chat about it. Join our Monthly Membership Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Lisa

After more than 26 years of helping people recover from anxiety, there are certain things I find myself saying over and over again. They're simple, but they've helped thousands of people stop fearing anxiety, trust their minds and bodies again, and reclaim their lives. In this episode, I'm sharing 10 of the most powerful reminders I give my patients - from why you won't die or go crazy from anxiet...

Most people think anxiety only shows up as panic attacks or racing thoughts. But long before those symptoms appear, anxiety can quietly begin influencing your choices, your routine, and the way you live your life. Join the 90-day anxiety recovery program Don't want to join the group, but want one-on-one sessions with Dr. Lisa? Schedule your appointment today

Anxiety isn't just stealing your peace - it's stealing your trust in yourself. Over time, anxiety teaches us to question everything. We stop trusting our bodies, our thoughts, our emotions, and our decisions. We wonder if we'll ever recover, if we're capable of handling discomfort, or if we're somehow different from everyone else. This hinders our recovery. Preventing us from f...

Why does anxiety make us afraid of things that once felt so simple? Why do we begin to fear our symptoms, our thoughts, our next panic attack, or even the possibility that we'll never feel like ourselves again? The truth is, anxiety doesn't just create fear - it teaches us what to fear next. Join Dr. Lisa as we explore why anxiety slowly convinces us that we're unsafe, causing us to qu...

One of the questions I'm asked most often is, " Dr. Lisa, how do you spend all day listening to people talk about their anxiety without getting triggered yourself?" The trust is that years ago, it probably would have. But Recovery changes more than your symptoms - it changes the way your brain responds to fear. In this episode, I'm sharing why other people's anxiety no longer...

Why do some people recover from anxiety while others stay stuck? Let's break down the powerful shifts I've seen in people who successfully recover from anxiety and panic. Ready to get beyond information and start creating real change? Join the waitlist for our upcoming 90-Day Anxiety Recovery, a step by step experience designed to help you break free from the anxiety cycle. Be the first to...

You cut back on caffeine, you're meditating, you're setting boundaries, and learning every coping skill - but anxiety is still running your life. WHY? Let's find out. Join our 30- Day Anxiety RESET Program 2 Virtual Group Sessions Learn all the strategies Then a Reconnect in a month for live coaching, support, and accountability. July 25-26 5pm CST / 3 pm PST / 6 pm est JOIN NOW For di...

Let's talk about the 7 things everyone should know about anxiety recovery. Book a free 15 min Consultation Book a Session with Dr. Lisa

Anticipatory Anxiety! Are you spending days or weeks worrying about an upcoming trip, presentation, flight, appointment, or social event? You're not alone. Most anxious people do. Let's chat about it, and let me help you get rid of that anticipation anxiety. And the tool I'm going to show you, you might already be doing. Just the wrong way. Free 15-minute consultation Book a Session wi...

Why does anxiety sometimes turn into a full- blown panic attack? Let's dive into why this happens and what we can do to stop these panic attacks. Free 15-min consultation Book an initial one-on-one session

One of the most important tips, I will ever give you. This episode is short. Tune in! Love, Dr. Lisa

If your anxiety feels worse in the summer...you're not imagining it. In this episode of The Anxiety Dr podcast, Dr. Lisa breaks down the 3 H's that can silently trigger symptoms that mimic anxiety: Heat, Hydration, and Histamine. From racing heart and dizziness to brain fog and restlessness, summer can place extra stress on the nervous system - and many people mistake these physical respon...

Are you exhausted but still wide awake, stuck in a loop of worrying and doom‑scrolling every night? Making your anxiety worse? In this episode, I break down why your brain gets louder as the world gets quieter, and how your phone is secretly keeping your nervous system on high alert. Stay tuned. Complimentary 15-Minute Consultation Book a one-on-one session with Dr. Lisa

If you've been trying everything to get rid of anxiety and it's still there...this episode is for you. I'll also share why I don't focus heavily on labeling symptoms or using psychological terms - and how that alone can reduce fear and overthinking. If you're ready to stop guessing and follow a clear, step-by-step process to retrain your nervous system, I'll show you exactly how and guide you thro...

What if the reason your Anxiety isn't going away...isn't because you're not trying hard enough? In this episode, I'm breaking down a powerful shift that changes everything: you're already doing the work to heal your anxiety - you're just doing it the wrong direction. If you're already constantly overthinking, imagining worst-case scenarios, and sitting in uncomfortable...

I am sharing the things I wish someone had sat me down and told me when my anxiety was at its worst. Not clinical language. Not a checklist. Just the honest truth about what anxiety actually is, why the most common advice makes it worse, and what finally moved the needle for me — and for the clients I now work with who have been struggling for years. The Roadmap to Recovery Webinar has passed but...