PEACE with Anxiety: Heal High functioning Anxiety and Overthinking

Irene Evangelou - The High-functioning Anxiety Therapist
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Irene Evangelou, Hypnotherapist, Counsellor & mum, shares science-based strategies and tips for Anxiety, Stress, Overthinking, Overwhelm, People-pleasing, Perfectionism and Self-doubt. Peace with Anxiety is not about ”fixing” you; it’s about learning how to heal anxiety naturally and helping high-achieving women like you to live their lives feeling Calm and Confident with a grounded nervous system. You can book a one-on-one hypnotherapy session with me here - https://irene-evangelou-therapy.thrivecart.com/reset-and-reclaim/ Thank you 💚

  1. 9 Self-Sabotaging Habits That Keep You Stuck in Anxiety Mode (You’re Probably Doing Half of Them) [Ep 32]

    12/11/2025

    9 Self-Sabotaging Habits That Keep You Stuck in Anxiety Mode (You’re Probably Doing Half of Them) [Ep 32]

    If you struggle with high-functioning anxiety, people-pleasing, or perfectionism, this episode is a must-listen.We dive into the 9 hidden habits that fuel chronic anxiety, even when life seems “fine” on the outside, including overthinking, emotional suppression, multitasking, saying yes too much, and ignoring your body’s warning signs. You’ll learn:• Why these habits form in childhood• how they keep your nervous system in anxiety mode• signs you’re falling into these patterns• and small, science-backed shifts to help you feel calmer and more grounded This episode is especially for high-achieving women who want to understand their anxiety on a deeper level and finally feel in control. ----more---- Important Links Get the FREE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠High-functioning Anxiety Survival Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠High-functioning Anxiety Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the FREE 21-Day Unconditional Calm before Christmas Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask me your anxiety-related questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and I can answer them in a future episode.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online Anxiety Counselling⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Australia Appointments DOORS ARE NOW OPEN TO THE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Reset & Reclaim Hypnotherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Worldwide Program. If you are DONE with self-doubt holding you back from living life to the fullest. If you're ready to rapidly shift out of the thoughts and feelings that keep you stuck. If you're ready to create unstoppable self-belief and unshakeable inner confidence.  Here is How to Subscribe and Leave a Review Want to get notifications when I release new episodes so you don’t miss out on anything? Follow my show on Apple Podcasts by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PEACE with Anxiety⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and tapping the + Follow button or by tapping the More button (the three dots) and tapping Follow Show. Please leave a rating and a review; it would mean the world to me. Let me know what you think of the podcast and what I can do to make it better for you. You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts by scrolling down on my show page, selecting a star rating, and tapping "Write a review". It's a small but mighty way to help others discover this free content and be free of anxiety - thank you so much! Connect with me Join my FREE private ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community for high-achieving women: PEACE with Anxiety⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ireneevangelou_therapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💚I love sending out emails to my high-achievers with helpful tips, inspiration, and free stuff I create and use in my own life. If you're already on my list, you'll see that I'll also be sure to alert you to new episodes as they come out. If you aren't already on my email list, well, lovely... what are you waiting for? I can't wait to be your biggest supporter and learn more

    13 min
  2. Grounding Your Senses for Calm [Ep 31]

    12/02/2025

    Grounding Your Senses for Calm [Ep 31]

    High-functioning anxiety can leave your mind racing and body tense. This episode offers a short, simple practice for grounding through your senses. Notice what you see, hear, feel, and taste, pair it with a slow breath, to help you reconnect with the present and create a small reset for your anxious mind and body. ----more---- Important Links Get the FREE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠High-functioning Anxiety Survival Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠High-functioning Anxiety Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the FREE 21-Day Unconditional Calm before Christmas Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask me your anxiety-related questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and I can answer them in a future episode.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online Anxiety Counselling⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Australia Appointments DOORS ARE NOW OPEN TO THE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Reset & Reclaim Hypnotherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Worldwide Program. If you are DONE with self-doubt holding you back from living life to the fullest. If you're ready to rapidly shift out of the thoughts and feelings that keep you stuck. If you're ready to create unstoppable self-belief and unshakeable inner confidence.  Here is How to Subscribe and Leave a Review Want to get notifications when I release new episodes so you don’t miss out on anything? Follow my show on Apple Podcasts by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PEACE with Anxiety⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and tapping the + Follow button or by tapping the More button (the three dots) and tapping Follow Show. Please leave a rating and a review; it would mean the world to me. Let me know what you think of the podcast and what I can do to make it better for you. You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts by scrolling down on my show page, selecting a star rating, and tapping "Write a review".It's a small but mighty way to help others discover this free content and be free of anxiety - thank you so much! Connect with me Join my FREE private ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community for high-achieving women: PEACE with Anxiety⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ireneevangelou_therapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💚I love sending out emails to my high-achievers with helpful tips, inspiration, and free stuff I create and use in my own life. If you're already on my list, you'll see that I'll also be sure to alert you to new episodes as they come out. If you aren't already on my email list, well, lovely... what are you waiting for? I can't wait to be your biggest supporter and learn more about your anxiety-healing journey, goals, and life. So make sure to get your high-achieving brain over there. You can head to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/peacewithanxietytipsnewsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCLAIMER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All content here is for informational purposes only. This content...

    8 min
  3. Pause Before You React: A Simple Tool for High-Functioning Anxiety

    11/25/2025

    Pause Before You React: A Simple Tool for High-Functioning Anxiety

    Today, we dive into a simple high-functioning anxiety tool, the pause. One breath, one grounding moment, one intentional choice. You’ll learn a simple step-by-step tool you can use anytime your anxiety spikes. A simple reset for women who carry a lot, move fast, feel everything deeply, and want a moment of relief. Important Links Get the FREE ⁠High-functioning Anxiety Survival Guide⁠Check out the ⁠High-functioning Anxiety Toolkit⁠⁠Ask me your anxiety-related questions⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and I can answer them in a future episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here is How to Subscribe and Leave a Review Want to get notifications when I release new episodes so you don’t miss out on anything? Follow my show on Apple Podcasts by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠PEACE with Anxiety⁠⁠⁠⁠ and tapping the + Follow button or by tapping the More button (the three dots) and tapping Follow Show. Please leave a rating and a review; it would mean the world to me. Let me know what you think of the podcast and what I can do to make it better for you. You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts by scrolling down on my show page, selecting a star rating, and tapping "Write a review". It's a small but mighty way to help others discover this free content and be free of anxiety - thank you so much! Connect with me Visit my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ireneevangelou_therapy⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Join my FREE private ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community for high-achieving women: PEACE with Anxiety⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠💚⁠⁠⁠⁠I love sending out emails to my high-achievers with helpful tips, inspiration, and free stuff I create and use in my own life. If you're already on my list, you'll see that I'll also be sure to alert you to new episodes as they come out. If you aren't already on my email list, well, lovely... what are you waiting for? I can't wait to be your biggest supporter and learn more about your anxiety-healing journey, goals, and life. So make sure to get your high-achieving brain over there. You can head to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/peacewithanxietytipsnewsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠DISCLAIMER⁠⁠⁠⁠ All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

    11 min
  4. Hello again: A Short Breath for High-Functioning Anxiety in this New Season [Ep29]

    11/17/2025

    Hello again: A Short Breath for High-Functioning Anxiety in this New Season [Ep29]

    After taking time to navigate pregnancy and postpartum, I’m back with a new season of Peace with Anxiety. In this first episode, we take a few gentle minutes to pause, breathe, and create a small moment of calm in your day, even if you’re juggling everything. Perfect for high-functioning women who need a little relief, clarity, and connection with themselves. Important Links Get the FREE High-functioning Anxiety Survival GuideCheck out the High-functioning Anxiety ToolkitAsk me your anxiety-related questions⁠⁠⁠ , and I can answer them in a future episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here is How to Subscribe and Leave a Review Want to get notifications when I release new episodes so you don’t miss out on anything? Follow my show on Apple Podcasts by going to ⁠⁠⁠PEACE with Anxiety⁠⁠⁠ and tapping the + Follow button or by tapping the More button (the three dots) and tapping Follow Show. Please leave a rating and a review; it would mean the world to me. Let me know what you think of the podcast and what I can do to make it better for you. You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts by scrolling down on my show page, selecting a star rating, and tapping "Write a review". It's a small but mighty way to help others discover this free content and be free of anxiety - thank you so much! Connect with me Visit my ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ireneevangelou_therapy⁠⁠⁠ | Join my FREE private ⁠⁠⁠Facebook community for high-achieving women: PEACE with Anxiety⁠⁠⁠ ⁠💚⁠⁠⁠I love sending out emails to my high-achievers with helpful tips, inspiration, and free stuff I create and use in my own life. If you're already on my list, you'll see that I'll also be sure to alert you to new episodes as they come out. If you aren't already on my email list, well, lovely... what are you waiting for? I can't wait to be your biggest supporter and learn more about your anxiety-healing journey, goals, and life. So make sure to get your high-achieving brain over there. You can head to: ⁠⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/peacewithanxietytipsnewsletter ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠DISCLAIMER⁠⁠⁠ All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider....

    7 min
  5. Meditation for Grief [Ep 28]

    08/13/2024

    Meditation for Grief [Ep 28]

    This episode is a meditation for grief. After last week's episode on Anxiety and Grief, I realised that many of you are navigating grief and loss and therefore I wanted to offer you another tool to help you cope with grief. So this episode is for you. I will guide you through a gentle, mindful grief meditation designed to help you explore and acknowledge your feelings with compassion. By creating space to notice your emotions as they arise, this meditation offers support in navigating the complex and often overwhelming journey of grief. Join me as we sit together in a safe, comforting space, allowing ourselves to be present with whatever emotions come up, without judgment or the need to change them. This practice is an invitation to honour your experience and take a step toward healing.  Important Links Book a 30-minute FREE Anxiety Relief Call  to explore working with me as a private clientAsk me your anxiety-related questions and I can answer them in a future episode. Online Anxiety Counselling in Australia AppointmentsRapid Transformational Therapy Worldwide ProgramIf you are interested in joining us for the Peace with Anxiety RTT Program, we'd love to have you!  Click here to find out more, Let’s Talk About Grief awareness campaign: https://griefline.org.au/2024-grief-awareness-campaign/Grief and Loss Resource Hub: https://griefline.org.au/resources Here is How to Subscribe and Leave a Review Want to get notifications when I release new episodes so you don’t miss out on anything? Follow my show on Apple Podcasts by going to PEACE with Anxiety and tapping the + Follow button or by tapping the More button (the three dots) and tapping Follow Show. Please leave a rating and a review, it would mean the world to me. Let me know what you think of the podcast and what I can do to make it better for you. You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts by scrolling down on my show page, selecting a star rating, and tapping "Write a review". It's a small but mighty way to help others discover this free content and be free of anxiety - thank you so much! Connect with me Join my FREE private Facebook community for high-achieving women: PEACE with Anxiety | Visit my website  | Follow me on Instagram: @irenetheanxietytherapist 💚I love sending out emails to my high-achievers with helpful tips, inspiration, and free stuff I create and use in my own life. If you're already on my list, you'll...

    17 min
  6. Anxiety and Grief: Navigating Loss While Managing a Family and Career [Ep 27]

    08/08/2024

    Anxiety and Grief: Navigating Loss While Managing a Family and Career [Ep 27]

    In this episode we dive into the complex and deeply personal experience of navigating grief while managing high-functioning anxiety, especially as a mom. Grief is challenging enough on its own, but when you’re also trying to juggle the responsibilities of motherhood, work, and maintaining a sense of normalcy for your family, it can feel overwhelming. Join me as we explore the emotional rollercoaster that many moms face during these times—balancing the weight of loss, the pressure of daily life, and the fear of not being able to cope. This episode is an honest conversation about the struggles of grieving while trying to be strong for everyone else. I’ll share insights into what this journey looks like, and I'll also share six strategies to help you cope with anxiety while honoring your grief.  In this episode you'll discover: - Griefline's "Let’s Talk About Grief" campaign - The Experience of Moms Navigating Anxiety While Grieving - 6 strategies to cope with grief   E.A.S.T self care guide: https://griefline.org.au/resources/east-self-care-guide/ Let’s Talk About Grief awareness campaign: https://griefline.org.au/2024-grief-awareness-campaign/ Grief and Loss Resource Hub: https://griefline.org.au/resources Important Links Book a ⁠30-minute FREE Anxiety Relief Call⁠  to explore working with me as a private client⁠ Ask me your anxiety-related questions⁠ and I can answer them in a future episode. ⁠ Online Anxiety Counselling⁠ in Australia Appointments⁠ Rapid Transformational Therapy⁠ Worldwide Program If you are interested in joining us for the Peace with Anxiety RTT Program, we'd love to have you! Click here to find out more  Here is How to Subscribe and Leave a Review Want to get notifications when I release new episodes so you don’t miss out on anything? Follow my show on Apple Podcasts by going to ⁠PEACE with Anxiety⁠ and tapping the + Follow button or by tapping the More button (the three dots) and tapping Follow Show. Please leave a rating and a review, it would mean the world to me. Let me know what you think of the podcast and what I can do to make it better for you. You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts by scrolling down on my show page, selecting a star rating, and tapping "Write a...

    14 min
  7. Overeating and Anxiety: What’s The Connection [Ep 26]

    07/30/2024

    Overeating and Anxiety: What’s The Connection [Ep 26]

    Do you find yourself reaching for snacks when stress hits? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’ll explore why our bodies crave comfort foods in moments of anxiety and how this response can lead to a cycle of guilt and shame.  In this episode you'll discover: - The connection between anxiety and overeating - Common anxiety triggers that lead to overeating - 4 ways to manage overeating behaviour  Important Links Book a 30-minute FREE Anxiety Relief Call  to explore working with me as a private client Ask me your anxiety-related questions and I can answer them in a future episode.  Online Anxiety Counselling in Australia Appointments Rapid Transformational Therapy Worldwide Program  If you are interested in joining us for the Peace with Anxiety RTT Program, we'd love to have you! ⁠Click here to find out more⁠ Here is How to Subscribe and Leave a Review Want to get notifications when I release new episodes so you don’t miss out on anything? Follow my show on Apple Podcasts by going to PEACE with Anxiety and tapping the + Follow button or by tapping the More button (the three dots) and tapping Follow Show. Please leave a rating and a review, it would mean the world to me. Let me know what you think of the podcast and what I can do to make it better for you. You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts by scrolling down on my show page, selecting a star rating, and tapping "Write a review". It's a small but mighty way to help others discover this free content and be free of anxiety - thank you so much! Connect with me Join my FREE private Facebook community for high-achieving women: PEACE with Anxiety | Visit my website | Follow me on Instagram: @irenetheanxietytherapist 💚I love sending out emails to my high-achievers with helpful tips, inspiration, and free stuff I create and use in my own life. If you're already on my list, you'll see that I'll also be sure to alert you to new episodes as they come out. If you aren't already on my email list, well lovely... what are you waiting for? I can't wait to be your biggest supporter and learn more about your anxiety-healing journey, goals, and life. So make sure to get your high-achieving brain over there. You can head to: https://subscribepage.io/peacewithanxietytipsnewsletter   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional...

    11 min
  8. What does High-Functioning Anxiety look like in Motherhood? [Ep25]

    07/24/2024

    What does High-Functioning Anxiety look like in Motherhood? [Ep25]

    Do you want to know what High-Functioning Anxiety look like in Motherhood? Join me in this episode to recognise the signs of high-functioning anxiety and how they may manifest in your daily life as a mom. We are covering perfectionism and over-scheduling, constant worry and overthinking, people-pleasing, physical symptoms of high-functioning anxiety, difficulty asking for help, unhelpful coping mechanisms and withdrawal from social activities. We also talk about the positive traits of high-functioning anxiety and how they make you an even more amazing mom.  ----more---- Important Links Book a ⁠⁠30-minute FREE Anxiety Relief Call⁠⁠  to explore working with me as a private client⁠⁠ Ask me your anxiety-related questions⁠⁠ and I can answer them in a future episode. ⁠⁠ Online Anxiety Counselling⁠⁠ in Australia Appointments⁠⁠ Rapid Transformational Therapy⁠⁠ Worldwide Program  If you are interested in joining us for the Peace with Anxiety RTT Program, we'd love to have you!⁠ Click here to join⁠ Here is How to Subscribe and Leave a Review Want to get notifications when I release new episodes so you don’t miss out on anything? Follow my show on Apple Podcasts by going to ⁠⁠PEACE with Anxiety⁠⁠ and tapping the + Follow button or by tapping the More button (the three dots) and tapping Follow Show. Please leave a rating and a review, it would mean the world to me. Let me know what you think of the podcast and what I can do to make it better for you. You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts by scrolling down on my show page, selecting a star rating, and tapping "Write a review". It's a small but mighty way to help others discover this free content and be free of anxiety - thank you so much! Connect with me Visit my ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ | Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@irenetheanxietytherapist⁠⁠ | Join my FREE private ⁠⁠Facebook community for high-achieving women: PEACE with Anxiety⁠⁠ 💚⁠⁠I love sending out emails to my high-achievers with helpful tips, inspiration, and free stuff I create and use in my own life. If you're already on my list, you'll see that I'll also be sure to alert you to new episodes as they come out. If you aren't already on my email list, well...

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Irene Evangelou, Hypnotherapist, Counsellor & mum, shares science-based strategies and tips for Anxiety, Stress, Overthinking, Overwhelm, People-pleasing, Perfectionism and Self-doubt. Peace with Anxiety is not about ”fixing” you; it’s about learning how to heal anxiety naturally and helping high-achieving women like you to live their lives feeling Calm and Confident with a grounded nervous system. You can book a one-on-one hypnotherapy session with me here - https://irene-evangelou-therapy.thrivecart.com/reset-and-reclaim/ Thank you 💚

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