Why Insight Isn’t Enough: Why You Still Feel Anxious Even When You Understand It

You can understand your anxiety and know where it comes from. And still feel anxious.

If you’ve ever thought “I get it… so why does this still feel so hard?”, this episode is for you.

I explore why insight alone isn’t enough to stop anxiety and why feeling anxious doesn’t always mean you’re stuck in familiar unhelpful patterns or that you’re failing. From a trauma-informed, nervous-system lens, I explain why your body can still react even when your mind knows you’re safe.

We’ll look at the difference between conscious understanding and body-based (implicit) memory, and how your nervous system responds to perceived threat rather than logic.

This episode isn’t about using motivational slogans or ‘just think positive’ advice - It’s about understanding anxiety with the compassion, curiosity, and context needed to work with your nervous system, not against it.

And to remind you that you’re not broken. Your body has been trying to keep you safe.

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