Breaking Free from High-Functioning Anxiety

***NOTE: This episode should have been published back in OCTOBER. My little hiatus was much longer than I anticipated. My apologies to Leasa. For so many of us, success has come at a cost. We push ourselves to achieve, to meet impossible expectations, to prove our worth through external validation. But what happens when we realize that the life we’ve built is fueled by anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing? Leasa knows this struggle all too well. As an Intuitive Transformation Guide, Self-Exploration Expert, and Laughter Yoga Leader, she spent years chasing the version of success she thought she needed—until it left her depleted, anxious, and disconnected from herself. When she could no longer sustain the exhausting cycle of high-functioning anxiety, she set out on a journey to redefine her life on her own terms. Now, as the founder of Becoming Soulful, she helps women break free from the patterns that keep them stuck—guiding them through fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs so they can reclaim their joy, authenticity, and purpose. In this episode, we dive deep into: ✨ The hidden toll of high-functioning anxiety and perfectionism✨ How limiting beliefs keep us in cycles of stress and self-sacrifice✨ The power of self-exploration and laughter in healing✨ Why it takes so much energy to be someone you’re not✨ Practical steps to start embracing joy and authenticity today If you’ve ever felt trapped by the need to constantly prove yourself, or if you’re craving a life that feels lighter, more joyful, and truly aligned with who you are, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen now on Substack, Apple, and Spotify. Get full access to Kari Hurd at kmhurd.substack.com/subscribe