The Power of Mindset, Nutrition, and Movement in Managing Anxiety Naturally with Heather Lillico

Are you tired of setting goals and never achieving them? Struggling with anxiety and perfectionism? And now ready to break free from the them? Anxiety is a common condition that many people experience at some point in their lives. While there are various approaches to managing anxiety, focusing on mindset, nutrition, and movement can be particularly effective in providing natural relief.  In this episode, Heather Lillico a holistic nutritionist and wellness practitioner, discusses the importance of addressing mental health, specifically anxiety, in our society. She shares her personal journey with anxiety and how she found natural ways to manage it through nutrition, meditation, and yoga. Heather emphasizes the need to prioritize self-care and develop healthy habits to overcome perfectionism and anxiety. She also highlights the connection between thoughts, emotions, and the nervous system, and how understanding this can lead to a more balanced and calm life. Discover the habits that will help you find inner peace. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation, Athletes! “Your worth is never in question. Your worth is not dependent on your achievements.” - Heather Lillico Topics Covered: 00:02 - Introduction and setting the context for the conversation 01:15 - Sherry shares her perspective on setting goals 05:22 - Heather's personal journey with anxiety and panic attacks 08:40 - Discussion on the nature vs. nurture aspect of perfectionism 10:23 - The impact of childhood messaging and thoughts on emotions 13:21 - Three pillars approach: mindset, nutrition, and movement 15:40 - Foods rich in magnesium and fermented foods for anxiety 19:07 - The charge of good and bad foods leading to guilt and shame 21:32 - Healing disordered relationship with food through therapy and meditation 22:26 - Struggle to get into meditation, need for movement 32:06 - Discussing movement as a way to manage anxiety 33:14 - Yoga as a retraining of the body and regulating the nervous system 37:29 - Shifting the focus from calories to overall well-being 41:20 - Exploring the fear of making mistakes and feeling unsafe 44:02 - Separating mistakes from self-worth and self-sabotage 45:05 - The power of grace and kindness towards oneself 46:49 - Starting small with manageable self-care habits 48:43 - Shifting identity from anxiety and perfectionism 50:09 - Cultivating calm and finding worthiness through habits Key Takeaways: Holistic approach to manage anxiety naturally The impact of childhood messaging on perfectionism and achievement How to overcome limiting beliefs to live a fulfilling life Importance of nutrition for calming the body and mind How to overcome disordered relationship with food and diet culture How meditation changes relationship with emotions and self-worth breakthrough What is the correlation between thoughts, emotions, and the nervous system Importance of understanding the deeper drivers behind behavior Connect with Heather Lillico: Website Cultivating Calm App Instagram Connect with Sherry Shaban: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube If you’re struggling with self-sabotaging behavior and other non-serving habits that have been keeping you from hitting your health goals, I'd like to invite you to join me in Transformation in Paradise: Metamorphosis Greece this October 12–19, 2024, in Lefkada. Visit www.sherryshaban.com/retreats for more details. If this sounds like something you’d like to learn more about, email me at [email protected], and let's get in touch to go over all the details and answer your questions to determine if this retreat is the right fit for you. Keep it up, Athletes! Sherry