The Anxiety Dr. Podcast

The Anxiety Dr. Podcast

The Anxiety Dr. Podcast is a weekly Podcast about anxiety, fear, stress, and all the other layers of anxiety. Dr. Lisa Cortez, a psychotherapist known as The Anxiety Dr, chats with you and offers you tips and tools to help you eliminate that dreadful anxiety. Her mission is to help YOU live the life you truly want to live, all by empowering you and encouraging you.

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October 24, 2025 14 mins

Let's chat about the three basic everyday habits we should all have under control. Even for people who do not have anxiety, these three habits are important. What are they? Listen in!


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No one should tell you to get off your medication; that is a decision that needs to happen with you and your health care professional. Let's talk about the Ashton Manual and The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines.


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You can't really think your way out of anxiety - and that's exactly why so many people feel stuck after years of talk therapy. In this episode. I'll talk about how anxiety lives not just in your thoughts but in your body, nervous system, and that DAMN Amygdala. Join me!


Since, my opening date for my wellness center has been pushed back. I'm available and I'll be accepting a few patients.


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Anxiety doesn't always look like fear, racing thoughts, and a pounding heart. Let's dive deep into the common and not-so-common symptoms of anxiety.


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September 18, 2025 14 mins

25 years of working with clients, I've learned there are three things that always come up in the healing process - no matter someone's age, background, or story. In this episode, I'm sharing what those three things are, why they matter, and how focusing on them can transform your healing journey.


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Today, we go beyond talking about anxiety - and actually practice what we preach. This guided meditation will help you release tension, quiet racing thoughts, and reconnect with your inner calm. It's short, simple, and perfect for beginners or seasoned mediators. Find a comfortable spot, close your eyes, and let's do this TOGETHER.


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Are your thoughts creating more anxiety? Are you aware of your inner dialogue? Let's dive deep into the nature of our inner thoughts - and how to switch the thinking. Let's learn how to notice your thoughts, challenge them, and switch the thoughts to lead you to a calmer, happier life.


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Have you ever been told that your anxiety must mean you're also depressed - or vice versa? You're not alone. Back in the early 2000s, even some psychiatrist used to tell their patients that. I've educated most of my colleagues about this, but in 2025, I thought DOCTORS knew better. Let's clear up some misconceptions.


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Meditation is powerful, but it's not the whole answer to fixing our anxiety. In this episode, I share why meditation alone may not erase our anxiety, but I also talk about they it's a crucial part of anxiety recovery. I'm also giving you the first opportunity to join our VIP membership program. Stay tuned.


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This week on the podcast, I'm sharing a conversation with a courageous client who released her anxiety after just a few months of working together. We used a powerful mix of TAD Reset Tapping ™, Havening, Guided visual Meditations, and much more to help her shift from constant worry and health anxiety to inner peace. Her story will inspire you and show you what's possible.


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July 31, 2025 13 mins

Anxiety Recovery isn't a straight line. Bad moments happen to everyone, even people without anxiety. Bad moments don't erase your progress. Give yourself grace.


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Intrusive thoughts can be terrifying, confusing, and make us question our sanity, but they are far more common than you think. Let's learn about intrusive thoughts and how to overcome the fear associated with them.


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If you've ever felt frustrated trying to explain anxiety to people who just don't get it...you're not alone. It's frustrating and their not understanding makes us feel alone. Let's get them to support you!


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Why is anxiety skyrocketing, not only here in the US, but all over the globe...from chronic stress and hormonal imbalances to digital overload, financial pressure, and unresolved trauma.


Let's dive into this with help from a friend.


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Summer is here! Some while others hate it. While I love warm weather because I'm always cold...I hate 110-degree weather. I think we can all agree on that! Let's dive deep into the 3 things I make my patients aware of every summer. The three H's! Heat, Hydration, and Histamine!


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Ah, that anxious mind! In this episode, I talk about the common thoughts and concerns that often accompany anxiety. Join me as I navigate the anxious thought patterns and recurring themes that many of us experience but rarely talk about openly.


Let's delve into the thoughts that connect us all and find ways to move beyond them.


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Last week we talked about the complex relationship between change and anxiety. Change, whether big or small, good or bad, can feel daunting for those of us living with anxiety.


Join me as we discuss practical strategies for becoming more comfortable with change and learn how to use our mind to feel confident with any change that comes into your life.



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Why is change so hard for our Anxious Mind? This episode is about change in general, with a focus on Empty Nesters and Soon-to-be Empty Nesters.


Tune in Next week for a continuation of change and how we can better navigate it.


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Do you think you have anxiety? Or have you just been diagnosed with it? Even if you've known you've had anxiety for years, here's what you need to do. Anxiety is so dreadful, trying, and scary all at the same time. Join me as I share the first steps to healing your anxiety.


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Let's dive into a very crucial yet often overlooked element of anxiety recovery: REST!


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