Anxiety isn't always visible and it doesn't always show up in the ways that we think - and if you struggle with high functioning anxiety, you might be able to get through every single day, looking like you've got it all together, but deep down you feel like you're falling apart.

You feel burnt out, exhausted, and like you are barely holding on.

If this sounds like you, then keep listening because in today's episode of the Anxiously Capable Podcast, we are going be talking about high functioning anxiety, how to feel less burnt out and the emotional cost of having to hold it all together. So if this sounds like what you need - Keep Listening.

In this episode, I break down:

✔️ What is high functioning anxiety and why you might not realise you're 'high functioning'.
✔️ The emotional cost of people pleasing and looking like you're doing okay.
✔️ Why anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and chronic stress lead to burnout.
✔️ How to deal with high functioning anxiety in the modern world.

Whether you’re dealing with people pleasing, burnout or feeling like you have to 'hold it all together, keep listening.

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Disclaimer - This channel/ podcast exist for psychoeducation & marketing purposes. This is not a replacement for professional mental health support or therapy. While I am a therapist, I am not your therapist and this content does not substitute a professional, therapeutic relationship. Please reach out to a mental health professional for a higher level of care.

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Jess | Therapy with Jess

If you’ve ever found yourself obsessively replaying conversations, overanalysing your actions, or spiralling into “What if I’m a bad person?” thoughts — this episode is for you.

As a therapist, I see this struggle often in people with anxiety and OCD. In this episode, I break down:
✔️ Why OCD and anxiety make you doubt your own character
✔️ Thought-action fusion & the fear of ‘being bad’
✔️ Why anxiety targets what you care about most
✔️ The reminder you need: your thoughts aren’t proof of who you are

Whether you’re dealing with intrusive thoughts, high-functioning anxiety or OCD, this episode will help you feel less alone and more capable.

Follow Anxiously Capable for more calming episodes on anxiety, OCD, overthinking, and healing without perfection.

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⁠⁠Work With Me - 1-1 Therapy⁠⁠

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Disclaimer - This channel/ podcast exist for psychoeducation & marketing purposes. This is not a replacement for professional mental health support or therapy. While I am a therapist, I am not your therapist and this content does not substitute a professional, therapeutic relationship. Please reach out to a mental health professional for a higher level of care.

Take Care!

Jess | Therapy with Jess

What actually helps when anxiety feels unbearable? In this episode, I’m sharing the honest truths and reminders I wish someone had told me when my anxiety was at its worst. These are the lessons I learned the hard way—like how you’re not broken (just overwhelmed), why avoidance makes anxiety worse, and how learning to rest changed everything.

Whether you're in a spiral, feeling lost, or just need someone to sit beside you and say “I get it,” this episode is for you.

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⁠⁠Work With Me - 1-1 Therapy⁠⁠

⁠⁠How to Stop Ruminating/ Overthinking (guide)⁠⁠

⁠⁠OCD Recovery Action Plan (course) ⁠

Disclaimer - This channel/ podcast exist for psychoeducation & marketing purposes. This is not a replacement for professional mental health support or therapy. While I am a therapist, I am not your therapist and this content does not substitute a professional, therapeutic relationship. Please reach out to a mental health professional for a higher level of care.

Take Care!

Jess | Therapy with Jess