Season 1 Episode: 9
Behind the Drive: When Anxiety takes the Wheel
Anxiety often hides behind high performance, overthinking, and the need to stay in control. In this episode, we unpack what anxiety really is, and what it isn’t.
You’ll learn:
– How anxiety hijacks your nervous system
– Why it can mask itself as productivity or people-pleasing
– A practical tool to interrupt spirals (the “What If” antidote)
– And how to work with anxiety, not just fight it
Because the goal isn’t to get rid of anxiety. It’s to understand the role it’s playing behind the scenes.
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Hosted by Lauren Davis, Clinical Psychologist and founder of LJD Wellbeing. With over 20 years of experience, Lauren works with leaders and HR professionals to build mentally healthy, high-performing organisations. Beneath the Busy: Insights into Workplace Mental Health explores the realities of burnout, boundaries, and sustainable leadership—helping you lead and live with greater clarity and ease.