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The Anxiety Dr. Podcast

The Anxiety Dr. Podcast

The Anxiety Dr 234 Episodes Sep 11, 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

#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
#233 How Do I Listen to Anxiety All Day Without Getting Triggered?
#233 How Do I Listen to Anxiety All Day Without Getting Triggered? Jul 10, 2026 00:13:15 One of the questions I'm asked most often is, " Dr. Lisa, how do you spend all day listening to people talk about their anxiety without getting triggered yourself?"The trust is that years ago, it probably would have. But Recovery changes more than your symptoms - it changes the way your brain responds to fear.In this episode, I'm sharing why other people's anxiety no longer b
#232 What People Who Recover From Anxiety Do Differently
#232 What People Who Recover From Anxiety Do Differently Jul 2, 2026 00:17:01 Why do some people recover from anxiety while others stay stuck?Let's break down the powerful shifts I've seen in people who successfully recover from anxiety and panic.Ready to get beyond information and start creating real change?Join the waitlist for our upcoming 90-Day Anxiety Recovery, a step by step experience designed to help you break free from the anxiety cycle. Be the first to he
#231 Why Anxiety Keeps Coming Back (Even When You're Doing Everything RIGHT)
#231 Why Anxiety Keeps Coming Back (Even When You're Doing Everything RIGHT) Jun 19, 2026 00:10:42 You cut back on caffeine, you're meditating, you're setting boundaries, and learning every coping skill - but anxiety is still running your life.WHY?Let's find out. Join our 30- Day Anxiety RESET Program2 Virtual Group SessionsLearn all the strategiesThen a Reconnect in a month for live coaching, support,and accountability.July 25-26 5pm CST / 3 pm PST / 6 pm estJOIN NOW For discounted
#230 7 Things You Should Know About Anxiety Recovery
#230 7 Things You Should Know About Anxiety Recovery Jun 12, 2026 00:10:29 Let's talk about the 7 things everyone should know about anxiety recovery. Book a free 15 min ConsultationBook a Session with Dr. Lisa

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