Anxiety Ease | High Functioning Anxiety, Entrepreneur, Business Leaders, Neuroscience, Anxiety, Psychology of Mind, Resilience

“Imagine turning that constant hum of high-functioning anxiety into a finely tuned alert system. It sounds like magic, but it’s actually neuroscience. And it works. It’s basically what I talk about all day long with clients.” ~Dr. Lisa Hartwell

Aloha and welcome,

Have you ever wondered if your high-functioning anxiety could be turned into your leadership superpower?

In this episode of Anxiety Ease, we’ll look at how 3 neuroscience-backed skills can transform your high functioning anxiety from a crippling force into a leadership strength. 

Imagine anxiety as your greatest ally because it is! If you’re struggling with high-functioning anxiety, this episode is for you. 

Mahalo for listening,
Dr. Lisa Hartwell

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Episode Links:
 
Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

   Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience 

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

 Intro/outro music:

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“We just don’t want to survive and get through life and get through school. But how do we help (our kids) thrive? How do we help ourselves thrive as parents?” ~Dr. Lisa Hartwell

Aloha and welcome,

What strategies do you use to help your children (or yourself) manage the anxiety of starting a new school year?

In this episode of Anxiety Ease, we’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of managing high-functioning anxiety in both teens and parents as we navigate the back-to-school season.

With practical steps, lots of love, and a sprinkle of my own personal experiences, I’ll offer essential insights on how to help our kids not only survive but thrive during this pivotal stage of their lives.

Together, we can navigate these challenges with resilience and grace. You’ve got this, and I’m right here with you.

Happy First Day Back to School!
Dr. Lisa Hartwell

p.s. Here's the link I mentioned: Sleep Without Overthinking: A Professional’s 3-Step Mini-Guide to Sleep and Success (even) with High Functioning Anxiety.  

It includes a training video, guided imagery meditation, and easy tracker system to help you eliminate overthinking. It's time to finally enjoy the peaceful slumber you deserve. Let's unlock the secret to stop the mind chatter as soon as your head hits the pillow. Click here to purchase for only $9 introductory price. 

Support the show

Episode Links:
 
Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

   Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience 

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

 Intro/outro music:

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“What is that next single step on that journey so it doesn’t feel so overwhelming and it’s not too much of a diversion from the unknown. So it’s like taking that concrete next step and then thinking what’s the next step that wasn’t so scary and thinking it's better step by step rather than as a whole.” ~Laura Russ

Aloha and welcome,

How do visualization and personalized strategies help individuals stay motivated and manage anxiety when working towards their goals?

In this episode of Anxiety Ease, we’ll dive into the world of high functioning anxiety and goal setting with my guest Laura Russ.

Laura is a positive psychologist & certified business strategist. She shares her expertise in setting clear goals and achieving success. Her background in helping business owners craft solid strategies makes her insights invaluable.

Learn how to tame high functioning anxiety, achieve your aspirations, and discover the power of setting meaningful goals for success. We’ll uncover actionable steps to turn your dreams into reality. Here's 3 talking points for you:

1. Write Down your goals - it has been proven that this increases the chances of achieving them. 
2. Keep them visible - this will maintain your motivation and keep your reticular activating system engaged. 
3. Create a plan on how you’re going to achieve them, work backwards from the goal, what do you need to do monthly, weekly, daily etc. 

Enjoy this conversation with Laura Russ from the UK!

Dr. Lisa Hartwell

Connect with Laura here…

Website:  www.lauraruss.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lauraruss319
Instagram:  instagram.com/laurarussstrategist
Freebie Download to help you in your business journey: https://lauraruss.co.uk/twominutetakeaways

Support the show

Episode Links:
 
Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

   Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience 

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

 Intro/outro music:

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“Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed at work. Maybe you’re struggling with racing thoughts at night, or you’re experiencing a kind of a temporary moment of even like panic. 

It feels like, hey, just take a few minutes, pass an object between your hands. It can provide a much needed sense of relief and control.” ~Dr. Lisa Hartwell

Aloha and welcome!

What if managing anxiety was as easy as playing with a pen?

In this episode of Anxiety Ease, we’ll explore the mind-calming power of bilateral stimulation. It's a simple act that rewires your brain towards relaxation.

Next time you feel overwhelmed, try this technique. It’s empowering to know such simple actions can significantly impact your well-being.

Over time, with consistent practice, this simple tool can lead to lasting changes in your brain’s response to stress.

Ready for calm? Let’s do this!
Lisa

Support the show

Episode Links:
 
Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

   Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience 

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

 Intro/outro music:

Ukulele Trip Version 60s(instrumental) by Olesksii Kaplunskyi xxx@xxx(c)copyright 20 Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) Licensed under a Pixabay license. https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/

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What does overthinking have to do with it when your head hits the pillow and you’re so exhausted from the day because you had a great, but hard working day? What happens in those quiet hours before you go to sleep, when it’s time to turn it off but your brain says, “nope…I’ve got your attention now, it’s time to be thinking about things”

Aloha and welcome,

Ever lie awake at night with thoughts racing through your mind? It’s not uncommon, especially after a long, challenging day. But what if overthinking isn’t the villain we’ve often branded it to be?

In this episode of Anxiety Ease, we’ll dive into the often-misunderstood phenomenon of overthinking, especially in moments of quiet at night.

While commonly viewed as a drawback, overthinking could actually harbor unexpected benefits for those with high functioning anxiety.

Enjoy listening to this intriguing idea!

Dr. Lisa Hartwell

p.s. I've got a short book in draft I'm going to publish later this summer about this whole topic. Shoot me over an email if you'd like to be put on the waiting list! [email protected]

Support the show

Episode Links:
 
Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

   Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience 

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

 Intro/outro music:

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“If you can just take five minutes to do any of these practices, this is the key to maintaining a baseline that keeps you in this calm state and you’re actually working that mental muscle, that brain muscle, that blood flow that you’re using while concentrating". 

"This allows you to relax and rewire a sense of calm. And that is the antidote to anxiety.” 

Aloha and welcome!

How would it feel to have practical and accessible meditation techniques that don’t require complete isolation or significant time investments? Pretty amazing, right?

For those who think meditation is all about sitting quietly in darkness, think again!

In this episode of Anxiety Ease we’ll explore dynamic alternatives to traditional meditation, perfect for high-functioning individuals looking to manage anxiety without pausing their productivity.

Are you ready to tackle anxiety in a way that fits effortlessly into your busy life?

Discover my 5 methods to increase your presence and awareness, which can significantly reduce feelings of anxiety.

Just try at least ONE this week!
Dr. Hartwell

Support the show

Episode Links:
 
Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

   Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience 

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

 Intro/outro music:

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“There is nothing more reassuring than knowing that there’s other people that are out there just trying to get through their day or their weeks or their months in the best way that they can.” ~Dr. Lisa Hartwell

Aloha and welcome,

Imagine you’re not alone, and there’s a community just an earbud away where experiences resonate, coping strategies are swapped, and validation pours like rain on a parched soul.

If you’re grappling with anxiety, particularly high-functioning anxiety, this episode of Anxiety Ease is a treasure trove of support and inspiration. Dive in with me as we unwrap the impactful role of podcasts in managing anxiety.

Feeling overwhelmed? Sometimes, just tuning into a podcast can nudge your mindset from isolation to inspiration.

Mahalo & Keep Listening to Connect with Others!

Support the show

Episode Links:
 
Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

   Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience 

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

 Intro/outro music:

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Aloha and welcome,

Did you know that sweat sessions at the gym might be amplifying your anxiety instead of crushing it? Many of us use exercise as a go-to stress reliever, but what if it’s actually doing more harm than good?

In this episode of Anxiety Ease, guest Molly McNamee, Fitness Coach who lives in California, delves into her transformational journey from using intense exercise as a stress outlet to developing a fitness approach that nurtures the nervous system.

Now she’s on a mission to help high-functioning anxious individuals find their unique fitness zen.

Tailored routines and daily, human connections make progress personal and doable.

Get your body moving with ease!
Dr. Lisa Hartwell

Watch Molly's free masterclass which breaks down exactly how to move your body and structure a workout routine to both lower anxiety and prevent future panic feelings associated with over exercising.

Connect with Molly here:

• Website:   mollymcnamee.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsmollyrae 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfit.workouts/ 

Support the show

Episode Links:
 
Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

   Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience 

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

 Intro/outro music:

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How do you cultivate a calm mind that contributes to better decision making? How do you cultivate a calm mind that contributes to better, more positive interactions with your customers? So they want to invest with you. So they want to partner with you and work with you. How do you do that?

Aloha and welcome!

Are you looking to improve your decision making and create more positive interactions with your customers? The key may lie in cultivating a calm mind.

In this episode of Anxiety Ease, let’s explore the idea of growth and how it all boils down to neuron pathways.

I’ll draw parallels between human growth and neuron pathways and use a humorous example of my son’s growth patterns to illustrate the role of nature and nurture in fostering healthy neural connections. 

It’s both informative and entertaining.

Enjoy!
Dr.Lisa Hartwell

Support the show

Episode Links:
 
Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

   Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience 

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

 Intro/outro music:

Ukulele Trip Version 60s(instrumental) by Olesksii Kaplunskyi xxx@xxx(c)copyright 20 Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) Licensed under a Pixabay license. https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/

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When you have high functioning anxiety that cycles through your life, it's important to have the ability to step back, to take a step back from your situation, and just look at your situation from a higher level vantage point. It is then when you can have a different, wider lens perspective of what’s going on for you. 

Whether life’s challenges feel big or small, taking a step back to gain perspective is crucial in managing high functioning anxiety and finding balance in the midst of overwhelm.

In this episode of Anxiety Ease, let’s explore a lesson from nature with our avocado tree that is truly providing in abundance this year! Nature's lessons can truly help us navigate life’s challenges. 

Just as an avocado tree anchors its roots into the soil, we too can ground ourselves amidst chaos. This balance between stability and growth contributes to our overall well-being and professional (and personal!) growth.

Enjoy this episode!
Dr. Hartwell

Support the show

Episode Links:
 
Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

   Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience 

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

 Intro/outro music:

Ukulele Trip Version 60s(instrumental) by Olesksii Kaplunskyi xxx@xxx(c)copyright 20 Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) Licensed under a Pixabay license. https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/

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