Unweaving Chronic Pain

High-Functioning Anxiety? How to Stop Overthinking & Find Calm with Heather Lillico


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Are you stuck in a cycle of overthinking, burnout, and anxiety? Do you feel like perfectionism and people-pleasing are running your life? In this episode, I sit down with Heather Lillico, a nutritionist, yoga and meditation teacher, and founder of the Cultivating Calm app, to discuss how to overcome anxiety naturally and reclaim your peace of mind. Heather shares her personal journey from high-functioning anxiety to a balanced, fulfilling life—and how you can do the same.

We cover:
✅ The hidden ways perfectionism fuels anxiety
✅ How to recognize self-sabotaging patterns and break free
3 major misconceptions about anxiety that hold you back
✅ The Cultivating Calm Method: A simple, evidence-based approach to reducing anxiety
✅ Why conventional approaches like therapy and medication may not be enough—and what to do instead
✅ How to build resilience and emotional capacity to stop fear from controlling your life

If you’re tired of anxiety dictating your choices and keeping you stuck, this episode is for you!

[00:22] Heather’s personal journey: How her first panic attack changed everything
[01:07] The truth behind high-functioning anxiety and perfectionism
[02:58] Small, simple habits that create massive shifts in anxiety relief
[09:51] The 3 biggest myths about anxiety (and what to believe instead)
[16:11] How to rewire your nervous system to feel safe with discomfort
[20:47] Why food, movement, and mindfulness are essential for mental health
[28:57] How to create an anxiety-free morning routine (without overcomplicating it)
[39:09] Heather’s game-changing journaling practice to transform your mindset

🔹 Try the Cultivating Calm app
🔹 Follow Heather on Instagram

🔹 Connect with me (Dr. Andrea Moore) for more insights:
🌍 Website:www.drandreamoore.com
📷 Instagram:@drandreamoore
🎙 Podcast: Subscribe for more episodes on www.unweavingchronicpain.com


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