Life is great! Everything is okay! I hate seeing posts about how positive affirmations can eliminate anxiety. Yea, negative self-talk can hinder recovery and make anxiety worse, but positive affirmations like "Everything is great, no reason to feel anxious because I have everything" do not work. It's hard to believe that life is great because, guess what, it's not when we have panic and anxiety that keeps us from living our lives. I'd like you to join me as I talk about rational self-talk. We ar...
Oct 25, 2023•15 min
Let's chat about exposure therapy. Let's learn how it works and how it continues to help me stay recovered. We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone can join! Sign up today!
Oct 18, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Should I tell my friends and loved ones I have ANXIETY? This is a questions that I hear all the time. No one should tell you what to do and who to share this with. I do know how scary it can be. Finding others with anxiety and connecting with those who share similar experiences can we beneficial. Support groups and Group Sessions can be helpful because you can truly feel like you're not alone. Tune in to discover how sharing in a group setting can make you feel less alone and provide a sense of ...
Oct 11, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Health Anxiety and what might be causing this. Join me as we chat about the different reasons why we might have Health Anxiety. We chat about past experiences, societal influence, and our past pandemic. We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone can join! Sign up today! Follow me on Instagram @theanxietydr...
Oct 04, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Welcome to THE ANXIETY DR. PODCAST, join me as we explore the most common causes and triggers that can bring on that dreadful anxiety that we all hate. Sending all of ya'll a big VIRTUAL HUG. LOVE, DR. LISA Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @theanxietydr We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone can join! Sign up today!...
Sep 27, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 105
In this episode, we talk about the power of visualizing and how we can us it to aid our healing. Join Dr. Lisa as we explore the technique of visualizing. Tune in and start visualizing your way out of anxiety. Don't forget to follow Dr. Lisa on Instagram @theanxietydr www.theanxietydr.com We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone can join! Sign up...
Sep 20, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 104
That damn Brain Fog! We hate it and it seems to always linger around. Join me as I talk about this not so fun symptom of anxiety. Whether you have anxiety, just suffer from brain fog, or just curious about brain fog, this episode will help empower you and give you some knowledge of what brain fog is and why it happens. Thank for listening! Love, Dr. Lisa We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, mont...
Sep 13, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Are you being too extreme about your anxiety routine? Is your routine bringing more stress than joy? Is our routine excessive? How do we know? How can we find HARMONY in our routine? Join me for a short chat about how we can figure out if we are being somewhat excessive with our routine. We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone can join! Sign up ...
Sep 06, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Avoidance... we all do it! While it is not good to start avoiding things that we think might trigger anxiety, most of us with anxiety will start doing it. What I would want more than anything is for you to be able to do the things you want to do. Having a plan and executing is important. For now if you're avoiding and you have a plan, it's ok as long as you have a plan. Build that foundation to be able to do these things that are extremely hard for us to do. Take a listen and start your plan to ...
Aug 30, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 101
A milestone indeed. It's our 100th episode, and to celebrate I'm recapping the top 10 episodes that have not only resonated with you but have also left a lasting impact on all our lives. So let's dive into the list and recap each episode. Whether you're a long-time listener or a new subscriber, this episode offers the perfect opportunity to revisit your favorite episodes that have helped you. Join me as we celebrate this milestone and reflect on the incredible support you have given The Anxiety ...
Aug 23, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Facing anxiety can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling physically and mentally drained. Even thinking of doing something and preparing is a draining task. Join me and I talk about the draining reality of how our racing thoughts and our body being heightened with anxiety and adrenaline can take a toll on us. So what can we do? Tune in to find out. Follow me on Instagram @theanxietydr GET THE PRE-RECORDED SELF-PACED MINI COURSE We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something b...
Aug 17, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Does meditation really help relief Anxiety? Join me as we talk about which meditation to use when first learning. Should we use meditation apps, and if so, which ones? Want to learn The Anxiety Dr's quick and easy meditation? Visit www.theanxietydr.com to download the Free Meditation DOWNLOAD THE SELF-PACED PRE RECORDED MINI-COURSE We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and...
Aug 09, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 98
DON'T FORGET ALL YOUR PROGRESS, when you have a bad moment. Anxiety recovery can be a challenging journey. And since we can't live in a bubble while we recover we will have a bad moments. Don't let these moments scare you. Join me as we delve into this topic. DOWNLOAD OUR PRE-RECORDED SELF-PACED MINI COURSE We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyon...
Aug 02, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 97
In this episode, I answer your questions. Thank you for submitting your questions via Instagram. Have a question you'd like me to answer on our next Q&A episode? Email me at lisa@drlisacortez.com CHECK OUR OUR PRE-RECORDED MINI COURSE We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone can join! Sign up today!...
Jul 26, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Join me as I explain the basics about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and give you a simple but effective tool to use. Whether you have experience OCD, have questions about any of the behavior you might be experiencing, know a loved one with OCD, or simply want to learn more this episode will provide the basic information to help you understand a bit more. Have a question? Email me at lisa@drlisacortez.com We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to ...
Jul 19, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Join me as we chat about Anxiety & Inflammation: Are they connected? In this episode we dive into the relationship between inflammation and anxiety, as we uncover the less-know ways in which inflammation can intensity our mental and emotional struggles. Join me as we explore the impact of inflammation on the brain and how it contributes to the distressing cycle of anxiety. Recent scientific findings have shed light on its profound effect on mental health, especially anxiety disorders. We are...
Jul 12, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Finding a therapist that truly specializes in Anxiety can be hard, but I'm here to help. Let's discuss are what questions to ask and ways to ask. You shouldn't stay in therapy with a therapist that doesn't feel right. Doubts will always be there, it's how our brain works. Let's discuss this. Follow me on Instagram @theanxietydr We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so ...
Jul 05, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Anxiety affects many people, it prevents us from doing things. Doing the things that we love, it affects our careers, relationships and so much more. I wanted to have Vero Vasquez on our podcast to showcase her journey with anxiety. The incredible things her and her wife have accomplished with Shop JZD. Shop JZD was started in 2016 and gain popularity with their LATINA POWER shirt. Numerous celebrities like Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, Camila Mendes and so many more. They have been featured in ma...
Jun 30, 2023•41 min
Join me as we dive into the importance of sleep, but also the importance of not being hard on yourself and stressing out about not being able to fall asleep. Yes, it's hard not to stress, but I've got you. I give you some easy tips on things to help you get your ZZZ's. Join me. We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone can join! Sign up today! Fol...
Jun 28, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Feeling lonely even when we have people around us. Dealing with anxiety can make us feel alone. Wanting to find a case with the same exact symptoms as us is sometimes something we look for all the time. This feeling of isolation can make anxiety feel worse, and even bring on some sadness. And we all know this can cause that vicious cycle of worry and fear. Seeking help from a mental health professional is always encouraged, but there are also support groups. Finding people who are going through ...
Jun 21, 2023•16 min
Back to the Basics. Join me for a quick episode of how the brain creates anxiety. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or would simply like to understand a bit of how anxiety is created in the brain. Here is just the initial basic explanation. I'm here to provide value, insight and information. Tune in. We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone...
Jun 14, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Join me as I chat about the hard decision of taking anxiety medication. Anxiety sucks, and sometimes it prevents us from doing the things we love doing, or the things we NEED to do. I hope to provide helpful insight for those of you navigating the difficult decision of taking anxiety medication. We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone can join! ...
Jun 07, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Are you waking up dreading the day? Wondering if you'll have a good day? Wondering if Anxiety is going to rear its ugly head? We are usually already setting the tone for the day when we wake up. Are you setting an anxious provoking day with your initial thoughts in the morning? Let's learn to set intentions that will help us ease that dreadful anxiety. We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthl...
May 31, 2023•15 min
What do you mean learning from your Anxiety? All I know is that I want it gone. I know, we don't want anything to do with anxiety. We just want it gone. But we can learn so much from our anxiety. And learning from it is one way to help us eliminate it. It also helps us to learn to be with it and not fear it. Journaling while going through your road to recovery is something I always recommend. Journaling helps us to process our thoughts, feelings, emotions, wants, needs and so much more. Here are...
May 24, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Join me as I talk about Exercise and Anxiety. Does exercising cause anxiety? Why do I sometimes have a panic attack when working out? These are all questions I often get asked. The short answer is...Exercise does not cause anxiety. Exercise will raise your heartbeat, which is normal. But if you fear anxiety symptoms such as palpitations, it can mimic these symptoms and cause fear in you and that will spark the panic. Exercise is actually extremely beneficial for our overall mental and physical h...
May 17, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Still looking for that one thing that will help you heal from that dreadful Anxiety? Look no further. Come chat with me. READY TO ELIMINATE ANXIETY? WANT TO LEARN FROM ME? We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone can join! Sign up today!...
May 10, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Let’s have a much needed cry session! Sometimes it’s needed! We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone can join! Sign up today!
May 03, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Should I tell my kids about my Anxiety Disorder? This is a questions a lot of people have trouble answering. So many thoughts, doubts, emotions, and feelings are involved when deciding. Join me as we explore the benefits of having an open and honest conversation with our kids, and provide practical tips for how to approach the topic in a healthy and open way. Whatever you decide, I'm always here to support you. Always remember you know whats best for you. Much love, Dr. Lisa Don't forget to foll...
Apr 26, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 83
High-functioning anxiety is a term that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Although it is not an official diagnosis, it is often used to describe people who experience anxiety but are still able to function in their everyday lives. People with high functioning anxiety tend to be high achieves, often overachievers, who are constantly striving for perfection or sometimes just trying to stay busy. They may appear to have it all together on the outside, but underneath, they are often e...
Apr 19, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Join me as I talk about some of the common and uncommon physical symptoms of anxiety. But remember with anxiety symptoms, when we look for them we will find them. With that being said, this is meant to educate and now create fear. Remember, we must learn to not fear anxiety or its symptoms. We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, and so much more! And, anyone can join! Sign ...
Apr 12, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 81
