What Cultivating Calm Really Means: Heather Lillico on Managing Anxiety Naturally

It feels like everyone’s on edge these days—and with good reason. Mental health struggles are on the rise, especially among women, and traditional approaches don’t always cut it. My guest this week is Heather Lillico, a Toronto-based wellness expert and the creator of the Cultivating Calm app. After her own experience with anxiety, perfectionism, and an eating disorder, Heather realized she needed a different way forward—and now she’s helping others do the same. In this episode, we talk about: Why anxiety and burnout are hitting women hardest The pressure to be “fine” and why asking for help still feels hard What preventative mental health care actually looks like How small daily habits—like a few deep breaths—can be powerful What still gets dismissed as “woo-woo” even though it’s evidence-based The 30-minute routine that forms the foundation of Heather’s app Whether you’re dealing with overwhelm yourself or just looking for practical ways to protect your peace, this conversation offers simple, judgment-free tools to help you start where you are. Learn more or try the app at cultivatingcalm.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices