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Does your drive for success sometimes feel more like a compulsion? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Hartwell explores the fine line between high-functioning anxiety as a professional asset and when it starts to become problematic.

Episode Highlights:

• Why that 3 AM productivity high might not be the superpower you think it is
• The hidden connection between high achievement and anxiety-driven behavior
• How to recognize when your professional ...

Join Dr. Lisa Hartwell as she reveals why laughter might be your most overlooked tool for managing high functioning anxiety. From kid jokes to laughing yoga, discover how incorporating humor into your daily routine can transform your relationship with anxiety.

In This Episode You'll Discover:

• Why your brain craves laughter during stressful times
• How humor creates instant connection and diffuses tension
• The science behind laugh...

Mind racing with election thoughts at night? You're not alone. In this recently published episode, Dr. Hartwell provides an emergency toolkit for professionals (okay, real talk…most everyone!) experiencing heightened anxiety during this critical election period. Ready to learn?

• Why your high-functioning brain feels like an oversaturated sponge right now
• The "Shield Up" technique for unexpected political confrontati...

"I was so proud of myself, I forgot to be anxious." - Bec Munro

In this episode I interview Rebecca (Bec) Munro, an executive leader in Health, Safety and Environment. Bec shares her inspiring journey from Australia to Hawaii, describing a profound moment at Kualoa Ranch that sparked her decision to relocate.

She discusses her transition from paramedic work to health and safety leadership, highlighting t...

"Picture this. You set your alarm for, you know four or five in the morning. You’re determined to start your day like a boss, as they say. But you see the alarm and you’re like, oh. The first thing you think of is forget it! I’m going to just hit snooze. 

And then you maybe do that two or three more times, drag yourself out of bed. You feel groggy and frustrated. But what if instead of feeling empowered, you already f...

“And that’s because high-functioning anxiety can be a powerful alert system. And it’s really, as you know, your mind’s way of tapping you on the shoulder and saying, hey, something needs your attention here.” ~Dr. Lisa Hartwell

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Ever felt like you’re on top of the world, but inside you’re paddling furiously just to stay afloat? That’s high-functioning anxiety, and it’s more common among high-achi...

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Election season can often feel like an emotional roller coaster, right? It’s not uncommon for high-functioning professionals to experience heightened anxiety during this time. Have you ever felt that election-induced anxiety creeping in? How did it manifest for you, and what did you do to cope with it?

In the latest episode of the Anxiety Ease podcast, I dive into the timely topic of managing an...

“I kind of want to talk about the elephant in the room, which is, what do you do when you lose something as precious as a diamond from your wedding ring? It could be a massive trigger for high-functioning anxiety or just full-blown anxiety. I could have actually had a panic attack, to be honest with you.” ~Dr. Lisa Hartwell

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Ever lost something super precious? Let’s talk about the time recently w...

“Have you ever found yourself spiraling into a vortex of negative thoughts? Maybe you’re stuck in traffic and suddenly your mind is racing with all the things that could go wrong today. Yep, been there, done that. And guess what? We can change that narrative.” ~Dr. Lisa Hartwell

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Do you personally catch and manage negative thoughts? If not, this episode of Anxiety Ease is tailor-made for you.

“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

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

In this episode of Anxiety Ease, we’ll ...

“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

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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 anx...

“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

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How do visualization and personalized strategies help individuals stay motiva...

“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

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

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”

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Ever lie awake at night with thoughts racing through your...

“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.” 

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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

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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.

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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 developi...

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?

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Are you looking to improve your decision making and create more positive interactions with your customers? ...

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 ma...