Anxiety, Overthinking & The Need To Control Everything

About this episode

This episode discusses anxiety, overthinking, and the pressure to control everything, emphasizing the importance of rest and being present.

If your brain feels like it’s constantly running a marathon… this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and the pressure to control everything in order to feel safe. From replaying conversations to struggling to relax, constantly preparing for worst-case scenarios, and feeling guilty when you slow down — we’re getting honest about what anxiety actually looks like in high-functioning people. I talk about the connection between anxiety and control, why your nervous system feels exhausted, how social media and productivity culture make everything worse, and the small things that genuinely help you feel grounded again. This episode is your reminder that you do not need to solve your entire future tonight. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to be present. And you are allowed to stop carrying pressure that was never yours to hold. Topics Discussed High-functioning anxiety Overthinking and spiraling The need for control Perfectionism and pressure Why relaxing feels “unsafe” Anxiety and productivity Nervous system regulation Feeling emotionally exhausted How to feel more present Letting go of constant worry CONNECT WITH ME…

People in this episode

Host: Olivia Eve Shabo

Topics covered

• high-functioning anxiety
• overthinking
• need for control
• perfectionism
• nervous system regulation
• emotional exhaustion
• being present

Keywords

• anxiety
• overthinking
• perfectionism
• control
• nervous system
• emotional exhaustion
• productivity culture
• self-care

Sponsors

Mint Mobile, AirDoctor, Rula Star

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: For You From Eve

Products: Mint Mobile, AirDoctor, Rula Star

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