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The Anxiety Dr. Podcast

The Anxiety Dr. Podcast

The Anxiety Dr 234 Episodes Oct 15, 2026

The Anxiety Dr. Podcast is a weekly show about anxiety, fear, stress, and related topics. Host Dr. Lisa Cortez, a psychotherapist known as The Anxiety Dr, offers tips and tools to help listeners manage anxiety. Her mission is to empower and encourage people to live the life they truly want.

Episodes

#245 Anxiety Recovery Isn't Linear: Why Setbacks Don't Mean Failure
#245 Anxiety Recovery Isn't Linear: Why Setbacks Don't Mean Failure Oct 15, 2026 00:09:57 Have you ever had a few great weeks where you felt like you finally conquered your anxiety, only to wake up the next morning with your heart racing, feeling like you’re right back at square one? If so, you aren't failing—you're just healing. In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the myth of linear recovery and exploring why the "two steps forward, one step back" pha
#244 Is Lack of Sleep Making Your Anxiety Worse?
#244 Is Lack of Sleep Making Your Anxiety Worse? Oct 9, 2026 00:16:53 Let's chat about the importance of sleep for anxiety recovery. Does lack of sleep affect our anxiety? Let's talk about the connection between sleep and anxiety, what happens in your brain when you're not getting enough rest, and simple things to help you get better sleep.Want to schedule an appointment with me?I'm accepting a few patients Schedule your appointment today
#243 Your Thoughts, Your Body & Your Anxiety
#243 Your Thoughts, Your Body & Your Anxiety Oct 2, 2026 00:11:01 What are you telling yourself all day—and is your brain listening?In this episode of The Anxiety Dr Podcast, Dr. Lisa breaks down the powerful connection between your thoughts, your brain, your body, and anxiety. We talk about what happens when anxious self-talk becomes repetitive, why your body can respond to something you’re only imagining, and how the thoughts you repeatedly practice can streng
#242 My Anxiety Story: How I Found My Way To Recovery
#242 My Anxiety Story: How I Found My Way To Recovery Sep 24, 2026 00:21:40 This week, I'm sharing something a little more personal - My own anxiety story.Before I became The Anxiety Dr, I knew what it was like to live with anxiety, to fear what I was feeling, to fear going crazy, and to wonder if I would ever truly feel like myself again.In this episode, I'm taking you through my journey: how my anxiety started, what it looked like at its worst, the things I trie
#241 What I'd Ask My Doctor to Check If I Had Anxiety Symptoms
#241 What I'd Ask My Doctor to Check If I Had Anxiety Symptoms Sep 11, 2026 00:08:19 Is it anxiety, or could something else be contributing to how you feel? In this episode, I talk about basic lab work worth discussing with your medical provider when experiencing anxiety symptoms, including iron and ferritin, vitamin B12, blood sugar, vitamin D, and thyroid levels. This is for educational purposes only; always consult with your health care provider.Want to join our Group Membershi
#240 The No-Pressure Meditation for Anxiety: Train Your Nervous System to Feel Safe
#240 The No-Pressure Meditation for Anxiety: Train Your Nervous System to Feel Safe Aug 30, 2026 00:19:58 Think you can't meditate? This one is for you.Whether you've never meditated before, you've tried and thought, "My mind just won't stop," or you've been practicing for years, this meditation meets you exactly where you are.There's nothing to perfect. You don't have to clear your mind, stop your thoughts, or force yourself to relax.Join me as we learn to medita
#239 The Practice That Changes How You Respond To Stress and Life
#239 The Practice That Changes How You Respond To Stress and Life Aug 26, 2026 00:18:32 Meditation isn't just about calming.In this episode, I talk about meditation and why it's important in anxiety recovery. And If you've ever said, "I can't meditate because I can't stop thinking," this episode will help you. Meditation isn't about clearing yoru mind. It's about learning to notice your thoughts without automatically following them and becoming c
#238 Anticipatory Anxiety: Stop Living It When It's Not Happening
#238 Anticipatory Anxiety: Stop Living It When It's Not Happening Aug 13, 2026 00:16:35 Are. you anxious about something that hasn't even happened yet?What if I panic? What if I feel anxious? What If I can't handle it? What if I'm alone and no one can help me?That's anticipatory anxiety - and most times, the anticipatory anxiety feels harder than the actual event.Let's chat about it. Join our Monthly MembershipSchedule an Appointment with Dr. Lisa
#237 10 Things I've Told My Patients That Help Them Recover From Anxiety
#237 10 Things I've Told My Patients That Help Them Recover From Anxiety Aug 6, 2026 00:17:01 After more than 26 years of helping people recover from anxiety, there are certain things I find myself saying over and over again. They're simple, but they've helped thousands of people stop fearing anxiety, trust their minds and bodies again, and reclaim their lives.In this episode, I'm sharing 10 of the most powerful reminders I give my patients - from why you won't die or go crazy from anxiety
#236 The Anxiety Habits You Don't Even Notice Anymore
#236 The Anxiety Habits You Don't Even Notice Anymore Jul 29, 2026 00:12:06 Most people think anxiety only shows up as panic attacks or racing thoughts. But long before those symptoms appear, anxiety can quietly begin influencing your choices, your routine, and the way you live your life.Join the 90-day anxiety recovery programDon't want to join the group, but want one-on-one sessions with Dr. Lisa? Schedule your appointment today
#235 The Hidden Anxiety Symptom No One Talks About: You Stop Trusting Yourself
#235 The Hidden Anxiety Symptom No One Talks About: You Stop Trusting Yourself Jul 23, 2026 00:18:01 Anxiety isn't just stealing your peace - it's stealing your trust in yourself. Over time, anxiety teaches us to question everything. We stop trusting our bodies, our thoughts, our emotions, and our decisions. We wonder if we'll ever recover, if we're capable of handling discomfort, or if we're somehow different from everyone else. This hinders our recovery. Preventing us from
#234 Why Anxiety Makes You Fear Even the Simplest Things
#234 Why Anxiety Makes You Fear Even the Simplest Things Jul 16, 2026 00:13:51 Why does anxiety make us afraid of things that once felt so simple? Why do we begin to fear our symptoms, our thoughts, our next panic attack, or even the possibility that we'll never feel like ourselves again?The truth is, anxiety doesn't just create fear - it teaches us what to fear next.Join Dr. Lisa as we explore why anxiety slowly convinces us that we're unsafe, causing us to ques

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