What a Psychologist Told Me That Ended 17 Years of Anxiety

What if the thing you fear most… never actually happens?This week I go deep and share a very personal story — the moment my husband was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and my whole world collapsed in an instant. I was pregnant, caring for a toddler, and suddenly facing the unthinkable. My mind went straight into worst-case scenarios. That moment led to a profound shift in perspective — one that ultimately ended 17 years of anxiety.In this episode, I walk you through the mindset shift that stopped me from “dress rehearsing tragedy” and brought me back into presence, gratitude, and spiritual trust. This insight has guided my healing work for years, and I share it in the hope that it brings comfort and clarity if you’re navigating something hard.If your mind often jumps to “What if?”, this episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to live there.🌟 In this episode, I share:What happened the day we received the diagnosisHow catastrophic thinking takes holdBrené Brown’s concept of “dress rehearsing tragedy”The Reiki principle that interrupts fearHow to return your energy to the present momentThe words my psychologist shared that changed everythingThe outcome of my husband’s cancer journeyA spiritual perspective for anyone facing uncertaintySupport the showHosted by Lisa Brandis — bestselling author, founder of Intuitive Reiki International®, Reiki Master Teacher, intuitive channelling expert, and spiritual medium.Connecting to Spirit is for spiritually aware women ready to strengthen their intuition, trust their gifts, and step into grounded spiritual leadership. Through personal stories, intuitive insight, and practical teachings, each episode explores intuition, energy healing, practitioner growth, and soul-led transformation.With more than 20 years of experience, Lisa shares conversations designed to help you feel more connected, more confident, and more aligned with who you truly are.💛 Ready to go deeper?Explore free trainings, practitioner resources, courses, and upcoming events:👉 LISABRANDIS.COM📲 Connect with LisaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/lisabrandis_/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/intuitivereikiinternationalWebsite:https://intuitivereiki.com.au/🎧 Enjoying the podcast?Follow, rate, review, or share this episode — it helps more spiritually gifted women discover the support, confidence, and community they’ve been searching for.Disclaimer:  The content ...