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Ever feel like your smart, logical brain just... stops working when anxiety hits? You're not imagining it. There's actual science behind why anxiety makes even the most intelligent women feel scattered and out of control.

Today I'm talking with Tami Kiekhaefer, a licensed therapist with nearly 25 years of experience, about why your brain betrays you when you're anxious - and the simple strategy that can help you take back control.

• Why you can't think straight when anxiety kicks in (it's not your fault!)
• The "teeter-totter" happening in your brain that's sabotaging you
• How to activate your logical brain when emotions are running high
• Why perfectionism and imposter syndrome keep showing up
• The difference between facts and feelings (and why it matters)
• Simple breathing techniques that actually work
• How to stop second-guessing your gut instincts

About Tami:

Tami Kiekhaefer is a licensed therapist with nearly 25 years of experience. She's the author of two books: *Preparing for the Jungle: Avoiding Snakes and Pitfalls on the Path to Healthy Love* and *From Chaos to Calm: A Six Step Strategy to Break Through Anxiety*. She's also co-host of the *Unguarded Minds* podcast.

Connect with Tami: HealthyHealing.net

Resources Mentioned:

- Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT)
- Tami's Six-Step Strategy for anxiety
- Left brain activation techniques

Ready to quiet your anxious mind? This episode gives you the tools to stop letting anxiety hijack your brain and start thinking clearly again.

🎥 Watch the full video at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com

[00:00] Meet the therapist who's cracked the code on anxiety for high-achieving women

[00:37] Why your workplace success doesn't protect you from anxiety (and what does)

[01:25] The real reason you can't control your anxious thoughts (hint: you're focusing on the wrong thing)

[02:29] The "teeter-totter" in your brain that's sabotaging your decision-making

[04:46] How to use facts (not feelings) to beat imposter syndrome once and for all

[06:58] Why perfectionism is a "mind trap" that's killing your confidence

[09:34] The difference between internal vs. external satisfaction (and why you're addicted to the wrong one)

[12:11] Why even therapists need help getting out of their own heads

[14:06] The one thing you need to remember when anxiety tries to convince you you're not enough

#podmatch

*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.