23. The One Where You Worry All The Time

Do you come off as calm, cool, and collected, but on the inside you’re actually insecure and worried? That may be a sign of high-functioning anxiety, which is common among overachievers and Type-A perfectionists.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ellen Wong for a deep dive on high functioning anxiety: what it is, who’s at risk, and what we can do to help calm the anxiety while still getting important work done.Key takeaways: Common signs that your nervous system is in stress mode even if you don’t feel overtly anxiousHow to use boredom as a tool to calm your mind How to change your definition of productivity so you can truly relax Dr. Ellen Wong is an experienced Naturopathic Doctor and the creator of the "9 Pillars of Happiness", a signature framework that helps women restore a sense of calm and peace in their lives. With a focus on working with women with high-functioning anxiety, Dr. Ellen blends effective methods and empowering perspectives, guiding her clients to achieve a greater sense of health and well-being with confidence and clarity.Follow her on Instagram @drellenwongDr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.