135. Calming The Chaos: Simple Tools To Regulate Anxiety

Anxiety isn’t always obvious. It can show up as perfectionism, over-functioning, or feeling like you can’t slow down. In this episode, we will break down what anxiety really looks like for women in medicine and share practical ways to reset your nervous system. Listen in for small, supportive steps that can make a big difference.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• What anxiety really is and why it’s so common today
• Why women in medicine are especially vulnerable to chronic anxiety
• Practical tools to calm the nervous system when you're overwhelmed
• How to build support systems and rituals that help you feel safe
• A personal story from Joanne on self-compassion during transition

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• 62. End Sleepless Nights with These Expert Strategies for Better Rest with Diane Luzny
• 133. Physician Suicide, Stigma & Hope in Healthcare: Corey Feist Speaks Out
• 134. Holding Pressure on the Wound: Dr. Stefanie Simmons on a New Way to Treat Physician Burnout
  

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