Hi I’m Anxious - Over-functioning, anxiety management, high achieving women, anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism

Katy Dahl - Anxiety Management Mentor, Overcomer

Welcome to “Hi I’m Anxious.” Are you an over-functioning, high-achieving, over-thinking perfectionist but an amazing woman who also suffers incessantly with anxiety? You are not alone. Hi I’m Katy Dahl and I am an HR professional, business owner, entrepreneur, wife, and mom and I have suffered from anxiety for what seems like forever. For as long as I can remember, anxiety has been part of my life. It’s the ugly little friend that rears its head at the time that is most inconvenient… when I want to be most present with my family, at the high pressure business meeting, when I am awake in bed at night worrying instead of sleeping. Anxiety has crept into otherwise perfect moments in my life and stolen that joy from me. l I was recently diagnosed with anxiety and I found that there were some tools for managing it. I don’t think I’ll ever be free from anxiety, but now I am equipped to overcome it and enjoy life despite it. Together, on this podcast, we’re going to work through mind management, physical health, and getting the support we need. We’re going to hear from experts, therapists, and psychologists, and we’re going to dive into the tools you can use so you can go from “Hi I’m Anxious” to “Hi I’m way less anxious.” So put down that third cup of coffee, swap it for some lemon water, we’re about to get this thing under control. IG @hiimanxiouspodcast Connect-> support@hiimanxious.com read less
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97. Know that you're overwhelmed but don't know what to do? I'll share 3 steps you can take to help get through feeling overwhelmed.
6d ago
97. Know that you're overwhelmed but don't know what to do? I'll share 3 steps you can take to help get through feeling overwhelmed.
Hey sweet high achiever!   Overwhelm is such a pain-point for anxious high achievers!   I hear you, that this one thing - overwhelm - is causing you so much pain and frustration.     When you can identify what it is that is overwhelming you, what on earth do you do next?  Where do you even start, sweet soul?     Don’t worry, I’ve got you.  If you know you’re overwhelmed, but just don’t know what to do next, then this episode is for you!   Overwhelm can be hard for anyone, but if you’re a high achiever, it can be extra-hard.  I mean, come on, you’re a high achiever!  But don’t worry, because I’ll share with you some simple, actionable steps you can take right now to move forward.   I’m excited to dive in and share this strategy with you so that you can be on your way to finding relief from overwhelm, sweet soul.   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you would take the time to rate and leave me a review - it helps others find me, and I love to hear from you!  It helps me know what you want to hear so I can create shows for you!   Join the community -> Facebook  Find more content -> YouTube Connect with me at support@hiimanxious.com **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Contents of the podcast are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always consult your health care provider with your health questions and concerns.**
96. Overwhelmed by overwhelm? The easiest way to start finding relief from overwhelm.
26-08-2024
96. Overwhelmed by overwhelm? The easiest way to start finding relief from overwhelm.
Hey sweet high achiever!   After hearing to so many of my students share about their most major pain points, and seeing what is most frustrating to my podcast listeners, I consistently heard issues with overwhelm come up again and again and again.   If you can relate to the struggle with overwhelm, and you want to find some relief from it, so that you can enjoy your life, then this episode is for you!   Overwhelm can strike anyone, and is particularly troublesome for those of you that are high achievers and also struggle with anxiety.  If I were starting with handling my overwhelm TODAY, there is one thing I would do to make finding relief from overwhelm reality.   I’m excited to dive in and share this strategy with you so that you can be on your way to finding relief from overwhelm, sweet soul.   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you would take the time to rate and leave me a review - it helps others find me, and I love to hear from you!  It helps me know what you want to hear so I can create shows for you!   Join the community -> Facebook  Find more content -> YouTube Connect with me at support@hiimanxious.com **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Contents of the podcast are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always consult your health care provider with your health questions and concerns.**
91. Recognizing your desires and writing in pencil for anxious high achieving women.
22-07-2024
91. Recognizing your desires and writing in pencil for anxious high achieving women.
There are so many things standing in the way of putting your desires into the world, aren’t they sweet anxious high achiever?  In this episode, I’m going to talk about three things that stand in the way of you sharing your desires, and encourage you to take the step to put them out into the world - messy first draft and all.   And if you want to get some support with your asking what is possible, join our free Facebook group!  It’s an incredible community of high achievers who struggle with anxiety - just like you - and it’s a warm, encouraging, supportive place to be.  I’d love to see you there!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you would take the time to rate and leave me a review - it helps others find me, and I love to hear from you!  It helps me know what you want to hear so I can create shows for you!   Join the community -> Facebook  Find more content -> YouTube Connect with me at support@hiimanxious.com **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Contents of the podcast are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always consult your health care provider with your health questions and concerns.**
90. Transforming failure, shame, and anxiety into learning and growth for anxious high achievers.
15-07-2024
90. Transforming failure, shame, and anxiety into learning and growth for anxious high achievers.
As an anxious high achiever, you’re no stranger to learning.  You LOVE to learn and grow!  Also, you’re no stranger to failure, or perceived failure anyway.  Because unfortunately, you tend to focus on failures, which can increase your anxiety.  You tend to beat yourself up or shame yourself for any perceived failure.  But, what if you could shift how you view failure, so that you could learn, grow, and lessen your anxiety.  Sounds like a win, doesn’t it?  In this episode, I’ll teach you how you can do this and start feeling better today!   And if you want to get some support with your asking what is possible, join our free Facebook group!  It’s an incredible community of high achievers who struggle with anxiety - just like you - and it’s a warm, encouraging, supportive place to be.  I’d love to see you there!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you would take the time to rate and leave me a review - it helps others find me, and I love to hear from you!  It helps me know what you want to hear so I can create shows for you!   Join the community -> Facebook  Find more content -> YouTube Connect with me at support@hiimanxious.com **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Contents of the podcast are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always consult your health care provider with your health questions and concerns.**
89. Using your body sensations and debriefing to release anxiety and shame around failure for anxious high achievers.
08-07-2024
89. Using your body sensations and debriefing to release anxiety and shame around failure for anxious high achievers.
Failure - such a painful word for high achievers, am I right?!  We are SO hard on ourselves for failure, aren’t we high achievers?  And if we battle anxiety, failure can be even worse.  You fail, or perceive you fail, and then starts the cycle of beating yourself up, feeling shame, and running from the thoughts of your failures.  But, have you ever sat with the sensations or feelings in your body that come up around emotions related to failure? In this episode, I’ll teach you how to do this.  And why is that important - because, sweet high achiever, it might just help you lessen your anxiety and feel better!   And if you want to get some support with your asking what is possible, join our free Facebook group!  It’s an incredible community of high achievers who struggle with anxiety - just like you - and it’s a warm, encouraging, supportive place to be.  I’d love to see you there!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you would take the time to rate and leave me a review - it helps others find me, and I love to hear from you!  It helps me know what you want to hear so I can create shows for you!   Join the community -> Facebook  Find more content -> YouTube Connect with me at support@hiimanxious.com **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Contents of the podcast are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always consult your health care provider with your health questions and concerns.**
88. How you can dream or make your dreams a reality, with this simple tool for anxious high achievers.
01-07-2024
88. How you can dream or make your dreams a reality, with this simple tool for anxious high achievers.
Dreaming is so important, and it’s truly a skill.  I think, sadly, throughout life we lose our ability to tap into this skill.  But - good news - I think it’s also something you can re-learn.  In this episode, I’ll teach you how to use questioning what is possible, to help you to dream, and to help you make your dreams a reality.   And if you want to get some support with your asking what is possible, join our free Facebook group!  It’s an incredible community of high achievers who struggle with anxiety - just like you - and it’s a warm, encouraging, supportive place to be.  I’d love to see you there!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you would take the time to rate and leave me a review - it helps others find me, and I love to hear from you!  It helps me know what you want to hear so I can create shows for you!   Join the community -> Facebook  Find more content -> YouTube Connect with me at support@hiimanxious.com **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Contents of the podcast are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always consult your health care provider with your health questions and concerns.**
87. Is anxiety and fear keeping you small?  I'll share one thing you can do to help get out of staying small and move into expansiveness for anxious women.
24-06-2024
87. Is anxiety and fear keeping you small? I'll share one thing you can do to help get out of staying small and move into expansiveness for anxious women.
When was the last time you dared to dream, sweet high achiever?  Anxiety wants to keep us small, keep us safe.  But, dreaming can be the antidote to this contraction energy.  In this episode, I share out dreaming can help you out of your anxiety.  Also, I share a little inspiration to get you going, if you struggle to dream sweet sister.     And if you want to get some support with your dreams, join our free Facebook group!  It’s an incredible community of high achievers who struggle with anxiety - just like you - and it’s a warm, encouraging, supportive place to be.  I’d love to see you there!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you would take the time to rate and leave me a review - it helps others find me, and I love to hear from you!  It helps me know what you want to hear so I can create shows for you!   Join the community -> Facebook  Find more content -> YouTube Connect with me at support@hiimanxious.com   Links to resources mentioned in the episode: My coach Nicole McLaren Campbell **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Contents of the podcast are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always consult your health care provider with your health questions and concerns.**
86. Gain trust in yourself and momentum using this one simple productivity tool.
17-06-2024
86. Gain trust in yourself and momentum using this one simple productivity tool.
It can be so hard to get moving when you feel anxious and overwhelmed, right sweet high achiever?  And then, when you feel this way, it’s easy to get trapped in overthinking and lack of movement.  And THEN, even worse you can lose trust in yourself because you aren’t doing what you’d like to be doing, and aren’t making any progress, and feeling more anxious!!  But, in this episode, I’m going to teach you one simple tool that you can use to get out of your overwhelm, gain momentum, and start to build trust in yourself - all of these things can help reduce your anxiety.     And if you want to, join our free Facebook group!  It’s an incredible community of high achievers who struggle with anxiety - just like you - and it’s a warm, encouraging, supportive place to be.  I’d love to see you there!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you would take the time to rate and leave me a review - it helps others find me, and I love to hear from you!  It helps me know what you want to hear so I can create shows for you!   Join the community -> Facebook  Find more content -> YouTube Connect with me at support@hiimanxious.com **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Contents of the podcast are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always consult your health care provider with your health questions and concerns.**
84. How you can make a small improvement on your strengths to reduce your anxiety.
03-06-2024
84. How you can make a small improvement on your strengths to reduce your anxiety.
High achiever, your anxiety often makes you focus on what you aren’t doing well - am I right?!  But - what if focusing on what you’re doing well, or even great at, can help you reduce your anxiety.  In this episode, I’ll share how you can shift your focus to what you’re doing well, to help reduce your anxiety and have a positive impact on other areas of your life.   And if you want to, join our free Facebook group!  It’s an incredible community of high achievers who struggle with anxiety - just like you - and it’s a warm, encouraging, supportive place to be.  I’d love to see you there!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you would take the time to rate and leave me a review - it helps others find me, and I love to hear from you!  It helps me know what you want to hear so I can create shows for you!   Join the community -> Facebook  Find more content -> YouTube Connect with me at support@hiimanxious.com **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Contents of the podcast are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always consult your health care provider with your health questions and concerns.**
80. Part 1 of 2 - Knowing when to slow down for anxious high achievers
02-05-2024
80. Part 1 of 2 - Knowing when to slow down for anxious high achievers
Slow down to speed up.  Have you heard this phrase, or something similar, and cringed?  I know you, sweet high achiever, and you are not one to rest or slow down.  But - you also know - you need rest and breaks.  They are part of life!  In this episode, we’ll talk about ways that you can figure out if it’s time for you to slow down, rest or take a break.  And don’t worry - because this is only part one.  I won’t leave you hanging and we’ll be back together to talk about what you can do when you figure out it’s time for you to slow down.  I got you, sweet high achiever!   And if you want to, join our free Facebook group!  It’s an incredible community of high achievers who struggle with anxiety - just like you - and it’s a warm, encouraging, supportive place to be.  I’d love to see you there!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you would take the time to rate and leave me a review - it helps others find me, and I love to hear from you!  It helps me know what you want to hear so I can create shows for you!   Join the community -> Facebook  Find more content -> YouTube Connect with me at support@hiimanxious.com **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Contents of the podcast are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always consult your health care provider with your health questions and concerns.**