Apr 22
350 | How Anxiety Circuits Hijack Your Brain | And What To Do
On today's episode, I break down the brain circuits behind anxiety—the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and the HPA axis—and show how they create panic, overgeneralization, and sleeplessness. I then explain, in plain terms, why anxiety feels overwhelming and how chronic ... Show More
26m 33s
Apr 15
349 | Healing Trauma and Building A Better Life | Dana Hargus
On todays episode, I speak with Dana Hargus founder of Restore of Ada and we discuss trauma-informed approaches to calm the nervous system, biofeedback strategies, and rebuilding resilience after chronic stress. Dana explains how trauma can affect anyone and why treating the body ... Show More
49m 34s
Apr 8
348 | Why You Can’t Stop Checking Your Body (Health Anxiety Explained)
Today, I break down why people with health anxiety obsessively check their bodies, how that checking fuels a loop of fear and hyper-awareness, and how intolerance of uncertainty and misinterpreting normal sensations keep the cycle going. I outline clear, practical steps to break ... Show More
35m 1s
Sep 2023
Episode 368: How to Overcome Anxiety About Flying
<p>Hello, friends! I hope everyone is doing well.</p> <p>In today's episode, we take a deep dive into a pressing concern from a listener who's experiencing heightened flight anxiety, especially after a recent panic attack. Having flown multiple times without issues, the sudden re ... Show More
29m 16s
Aug 2024
Overcoming the Fear of Anxiety: Tips for Tackling Fear Head-On
#705 In this week’s episode of Anxiety Slayer, we’re responding to listener question about a common struggle many people face—managing the fear that comes with anxiety and, more specifically, the fear of anxiety, or having an anxiety attack. Thanks for listening! If you love our ... Show More
29m 15s
On this episode, I answer questions sent in from you! The questions are: Can you talk about sleep disorders? What did you do after you Googled a symptom? Can you talk about the fear of flying? If you have a question that you want to ask me, please go over to unpluganxiety.com and under contact, ask me anything.
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<p>In this episode, I answer your questions. Thank you for submitting your questions via Instagram. </p><p>Have a question you'd like me to answer on our next Q&A episode? Email me at lisa@drlisacortez.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>CHECK OUR OUR <a href="https://theanxi ... Show More