Your Mind Isn’t Telling the Truth

Understanding Anxiety at its Core

De: Whitney Schuman

Narrado por: Calmara Book Productions

Your Anxiety Is Lying to You, Here’s How to Take Back Control

Are you tired of feeling ambushed by your own thoughts?

Do you want to finally understand why anxiety feels so real yet is built on lies?

Are you ready for a calmer life where your mind no longer runs the show?

For most people struggling with anxiety, the battle isn’t with the world, it's with the voice inside their head. A voice that whispers fear, predicts disaster, and convinces you that danger is everywhere. A voice that feels true, even when it isn’t.

Maybe you’ve spent years avoiding triggers, managing every detail to feel “safe,” and still find yourself blindsided by panic spirals you can’t stop, no matter how hard you try.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken. Your mind simply isn’t telling you the truth.

In Your Mind Isn’t Telling the Truth, you’ll learn what anxiety really is, why it feels so convincing, and how to break free from the mental loops that keep you stuck. Blending psychology, neuroscience, and real-life struggles, this book shows exactly what’s happening in your brain and how to retrain it for good.

Maybe you’re thinking, “But my anxiety feels different. It feels too real, too strong.” That’s exactly why this book exists because when you finally understand anxiety at its core, you strip it of its power.

You don’t have to keep believing the lies. Start living a life guided by clarity, not fear.

©2025 Whitney Schuman (P)2025 Whitney Schuman

Anxiety on the Commute

Listening while driving, the early chapters explaining how anxiety distorts perception immediately stood out. I liked how the book separates fear signals from actual danger, which helped me slow my reactions. Chapters on bodily responses are clear and grounding. On the downside, some later sections stay broad when anxiety becomes more complex. Still, it offers a steady, reassuring framework that made my commute calmer and my thinking more measured.

Quiet Moments at the Table

I listened during dinner and the chapters on anxious thought loops felt familiar but well-organized. The strength lies in naming patterns most people ignore. The weaker moments appear when solutions feel implied rather than fully explored. Even so, the tone is steady and non-judgmental, making it easy to stay engaged. It didn’t transform my understanding, but it did make me more aware of how anxiety subtly shapes everyday choices.

LateNight Drive Reflections

During a late night drive, chapters focused on separating identity from anxious thoughts hit hard. I appreciated how it reframes anxiety as a process rather than a flaw. The pacing works well for listening in short segments. A minor drawback is that some examples could dig deeper. Overall, it left me with a clearer mental distance from anxious thinking and a stronger sense of internal steadiness.