How do you know if you’re anxious—or just tired, overstimulated, and doing too much?

In this episode, I sit down with psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Peak Mind -- Dr. Ashley Smith. We talk about the misunderstood reality of anxiety—especially for parents and co-parents navigating high-stress dynamics. She challenges audiences to master their minds. Born with a rare vision impairment, she knows firsthand what it takes to break limits and live boldy—and now teaches others how to do the same.

We dive into:

• The difference between stress and anxiety
• What anxiety looks like in moms vs. dads
• How our brains get wired into anxious patterns
• The connection between anxiety, trauma, and other disorders like depression and PTSD
• And how co-parenting stress can make it all feel even heavier

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder—or you’ve just been “holding it together” for so long you forgot what calm feels like—this episode will help you understand yourself and your partner in a whole new light.

Compassion starts with awareness. And today, we’re pulling back the curtain on what anxiety really is.

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Thanks for tuning in to this Co-Parenting with Grace Production

* New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday

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⚖️ This podcast is for support and community. It does not replace legal, medical, or therapeutic advice.