In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lisa Hartwell sits down with sisters Lindsay Stetzer and Emily Stetzer , the founders of Presently, a mindfulness jewelry brand. Their story showcases how personal struggles with anxiety and OCD led to creating meaningful jewelry that serves as both a beautiful accessory and a powerful therapeutic tool. We talked story about the origins of Presently Jewelry during the 2020 pandemic, how different forms of OCD and anxiety shaped their business vision, the power of wearing therapeutic reminders as jewelry and using jewelry as a mindfulness technique. Anchoring phrases such as Embrace Uncertainty, Brave the Uncomfortable, and It's Okay to Feel How I Feel.

"These were very much built based on someone who has anxiety." - Emily
"I saw the direct effect of sharing my story and how much it helped." - Lindsay

Special Holiday Offers:
10% off single bracelet | 20% off two bracelets | 30% off three bracelets |40% off four or more bracelets

Presently links:

• Website: https://presentlybracelets.com/
• Blog: https://presentlybracelets.com/blogs/our-blog
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkpresently
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/presentlybracelets/
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@presentlybracelets
• Mental Health Nonprofits supported by Presently

Special Holiday Offer from Dr. Hartwell: The first Three (3) Listeners who leave a review on the Anxiety Ease Podcast show by December 15, 2024 will receive one gift card from Dr. Hartwell to purchase a Presently Jewelry bracelet of their choice! *Email Dr. Hartwell at lhartwell@drlisahartwell.com after you have left a review of this episode on iTunes and she will email you the gift certificate. Happy Holidays!

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Stop the Insomnia! Here's it is: Sleep Without Overthinking: A Professional’s 3-Step Mini-Guide to Sleep and Success (even) with High Functioning Anxiety. It includes a training video, guided imagery meditation, and easy tracker system to help you eliminate overthinking. It's time to finally enjoy the peaceful slumber you deserve. Let's unlock the secret to stop the mind chatter as soon as your head hits the pillow. Click here to purchase for only $9 introductory price.

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Does your drive for success sometimes feel more like a compulsion? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Hartwell explores the fine line between high-functioning anxiety as a professional asset and when it starts to become problematic.

Episode Highlights:

• Why that 3 AM productivity high might not be the superpower you think it is
• The hidden connection between high achievement and anxiety-driven behavior
• How to recognize when your professional drive is crossing into unhealthy territory
• Practical strategies for maintaining success without burning out

Key Takeaways:

🔸 High functioning anxiety often acts as a double-edged sword: driving success while potentially leading to burnout 🔸 Warning signs include disrupted sleep patterns, difficulty being present in relationships, and constant mental racing 🔸 Success should be redefined to include personal wellbeing, not just professional achievements 🔸 It's possible to harness anxiety productively while maintaining balance in life

Warning Signs to Watch For:

• Sleep disruption
• Inability to "switch off"
• Mental absence during personal interactions
• Constant edge of stress
• Developing unhealthy coping mechanisms

Resources Mentioned:

📚 "Cultivating Professional Success: How to Grow Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You to the Edge" by Dr. Lisa Hartwell 🔍 High FunctioningAnxiety Assessment Tool: www.hartwellanxietyassessment.com

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on iTunes. Your feedback helps us reach more people who might benefit from these insights.

Episode Links:

Stop the Insomnia! Here's it is: Sleep Without Overthinking: A Professional’s 3-Step Mini-Guide to Sleep and Success (even) with High Functioning Anxiety. It includes a training video, guided imagery meditation, and easy tracker system to help you eliminate overthinking. It's time to finally enjoy the peaceful slumber you deserve. Let's unlock the secret to stop the mind chatter as soon as your head hits the pillow. Click here to purchase for only $9 introductory price.

Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

Enroll in my FREE Hartwell Anxiety Assessment: www.hartwellanxietyassessment.com

Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

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Join Dr. Lisa Hartwell as she reveals why laughter might be your most overlooked tool for managing high functioning anxiety. From kid jokes to laughing yoga, discover how incorporating humor into your daily routine can transform your relationship with anxiety.

In This Episode You'll Discover:

• Why your brain craves laughter during stressful times
• How humor creates instant connection and diffuses tension
• The science behind laughter's anxiety-reducing effects
• Simple ways to incorporate more humor into your professional life
• Real stories of using humor to overcome presentation anxiety

Key Takeaways:

• Laughter releases endorphins, acting as a "reset button" for an anxious brain
• Shared humor creates powerful connecting points in professional settings
• Permission to laugh can break the cycle of constant seriousness
• Regular doses of humor can serve as a practical anxiety management tool

Practical Tools Shared:

1. The Daily Humor Toolkit
2. Meme-sharing with colleagues
3. Strategic use of humor in presentations
4. Comedy shows as stress relief
5. The "laughing yoga" phenomenon

This Week's Challenge: Find something that makes you laugh every single day this week - whether it's a funny video, a joke, or even a silly dance in your living room. Notice how it shifts your mood and eases your anxiety.

Quotable Moment: "Humor is like a magical balm for our brains... It's really like taking a tiny little mini vacation from the chaos."

Share Your Laugh: Found something particularly hilarious? Share it with Dr. Hartwell! Leave a review or send her a message - let's create a ripple effect of positivity together.

Episode Links:

Stop the Insomnia! Here's it is: Sleep Without Overthinking: A Professional’s 3-Step Mini-Guide to Sleep and Success (even) with High Functioning Anxiety. It includes a training video, guided imagery meditation, and easy tracker system to help you eliminate overthinking. It's time to finally enjoy the peaceful slumber you deserve. Let's unlock the secret to stop the mind chatter as soon as your head hits the pillow. Click here to purchase for only $9 introductory price.

Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com

Enroll in my FREE Hartwell Anxiety Assessment: www.hartwellanxietyassessment.com

Want to connect?

Follow me on Instagram: @drlisahartwellanxietyreslience

Join my supportive community for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with overwhelm & high-functioning anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell

Interested in working with me? Book a call here: ...