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

Between Daily Life and Inner Noise

Listening between tasks, I liked the chapters about thinking traps the most. They show how quickly the mind turns small triggers into major threats. The breakdown of these patterns is a strong point. Some chapters feel a bit short, but the lasting takeaway is a greater sense of distance from personal anxiety.

Late Thoughts on the Train

During the ride, the chapters about loss of control felt especially strong. It explains well why the mind builds catastrophes to force a sense of safety. A positive point is the calm, non-judging tone. A downside is that some sections could have gone deeper. Still, listening made me calmer because anxiety suddenly felt less threatening.

Between Coffee and Worries

Listening during breakfast, the chapters about overthinking and inner stories made me recognize many of my own patterns. I especially liked how anxiety is shown not as an enemy but as a misguided protector. The strength lies in the simple images that make complex feelings easy to grasp. Less successful are some transitions between topics that feel a bit abrupt. Even so, the core remains powerful and comforting.

Quiet Moments in the Living Room

Listening on the couch, the chapters about self-talk really struck me. The way thoughts are portrayed as unreliable storytellers is powerful and relieving. A big plus is the mix of science and human examples. A small minus is that not every technique is explained in depth. Even so, the overall feeling is that anxiety becomes better understood and easier to carry.

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.