26. How to stop anxious spirals IN THE MOMENT
Hello hello!
Today, I'm talking about high-functioning anxiety, nervous system regulation and why so many self-aware people still feel stuck in survival mode even when life looks “fine” on the outside.
If you’ve done therapy, read the books, listened to the podcasts and intellectually understand your anxiety but still find yourself overthinking, catastrophising, emotionally exhausted or unable to fully switch off, this episode is for you.
I’m breaking down:
* Why anxiety becomes a conditioned nervous system response
* The difference between understanding anxiety vs rewiring it
* Why your brain can logically know you’re safe but your body still feels under threat
* 3 practical things that can genuinely help calm anxiety in the moment
* The role of reassurance seeking, doom spirals & hypervigilance
* What “nervous system regulation” actually means (without the wellness buzzwords)
This episode is designed to help you better understand your brain, your body and why anxiety can feel so difficult to “think” your way out of.
