You've been sleeping better, eating healthier, maybe even meditating - and then out of nowhere, anxiety sneaks back in. Frustrating, right? In this episode, I'll break down why anxiety sometimes returns even when you're "doing everything right."

We'll cover:

• How your brain's threat system works like an over-sensitive fire alarm
• The most common triggers that reignite anxious feelings
• Practicial, therapist-approved tools you can use to reset your nervous system fast
• How to reframe setbacks so they don't undo your progress

If you're ever felt like anxiety relapse means you're failing - this episode will help you see it differently. You'll walk away feeling validated, less alone, and equipped with strategies you can start using today.

Want to know how therapists actually help people calm anxiety - and how you can use the same tools on yourself? In this episode, I break down 8 therapist-approved skills that lower anxious thoughts, stop worry, and help you feel grounded. These aren't quick fixes - they're practical, proven strategies you can start using today to reset your mind and body.

In today's podcast we explore how safety behaviors like cheacking, looking for exits, and sitting in the same old seat help to sustain your feelings of anxiety and worry.

On today's show we explore why it is so hard to think clearly when you are feeling anxious or depressed.

A practical map for "what-if" worries. In this episode, you'll sort fears into possible/probable/improbable. I'll also share one important way to take away the power of what-if thinking.

A quick reset for runaway thoughts: In this episode, you'll learn how to set kind but firm boundaries with your brain and the random thoughts it generates.

Welcome to The Paul Dooley Podcast. I'm a licensed therapist and recovered overthinker-here's what to expect each week: practical tools to calm anxiety, cut down worry, and lift your mood. Subscribe for calmer, steadier days.