Are you secretly exhausted from doing it all? You might be living with high-functioning anxiety, and if that's true for you, you’re not alone.
In this episode, I sit down with therapist and Calmly Coping podcast host Tati Garcia for a deeply validating conversation about the toll high-functioning anxiety takes on our minds, bodies, and businesses. Tati opens up about her own healing path and shares powerful tools to help anxious overachievers build boundaries, honor their capacity, and slow down without losing momentum.
Tati and I unpack the fear of being seen, the cost of perfectionism, and how to finally create structure that supports your wellbeing.
What you'll discover in this episode:
- How high-functioning anxiety hides behind success and achievement (07:12)
- The emotional risks of visibility and sharing your personal story (18:10)
- How to set boundaries around social media, email, and your energy (30:55)
- What to do when you feel like you’re never doing enough (40:18)
- Embracing the power of the plateau (42:46)
- Self-compassion as a revolutionary act for high achievers (46:16)
Whether you're constantly checking your email or silently spiraling while everyone tells you how successful you are, this episode offers the space to slow down, get honest, and feel seen. You'll walk away with concrete strategies you can try today.
To watch the video version of this, check out it out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPkS22q07sI
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