Why Am I Always Feeling Anxious?

About this episode

This episode explores the various factors contributing to chronic anxiety beyond just stress, including diet and sleep.

Feeling anxious all the time can leave you stuck in a rut—but anxiety isn’t just about stress or mindset. Sleep, diet, blood sugar swings, medications, stimulants, and even the gut microbiome can all influence how your body and brain respond.

Topics covered

• anxiety
• mental health
• nutrition
• gut microbiome
• sleep
• blood sugar

Keywords

• anxiety
• stress
• diet
• sleep
• blood sugar
• gut microbiome
• medications
• stimulants

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dietitians for a Healthier America

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