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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 6 MIN

Why Your Brain Lies to You When You’re Anxious

from Turn Riding Fear Around · host Elise Hittinger

Turn Fear Around Podcast - Why Your Brain Lies to You When You’re Anxious Your brain writes stories when it’s scared… not facts. In just 5–10 minutes, you’ll get actionable tools to: ???? Just the Facts -  Focusing on the facts calms the nervous system.???? Create Really Good Lies - If your brain is going to make up stories anyway… make them so ridiculous they make you laugh. (Think Harry Potter Boggarts.) Your brain writes stories when it’s scared… not facts. Ready for calm, confident rides?Let’s create your personalized plan—book your free Calm-Ride Strategy Call now:???? https://elisehittinger.com/page/confidence-page Resources for Your Confidence Reset:Confidence Reset – https://elisehittinger.com/page/confidence-page – When overthinking isn’t working, this might.Book: Rise From Fear to Courage – https://amzn.to/4hESwxQ – A shortcut to saddle confidence.Blog – https://elisehittinger.com/blog – Relax and enjoy my ramblings on overcoming fear.Support Group – https://bit.ly/3ftvMA0 – Equestrian Courage Community for riders like you.???? Confidence doesn’t take forever. Start now. Stay Connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisehittingerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ehittingerRumble: https://rumble.com/user/ehittingerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elisehittinger5358LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisehittingerWebsite: https://elisehittinger.com Thank you for listening to the Turn Fear Around Podcast. Together, we can reset your anxiety, restore calm, and bring joy back to your relationship with your horse. ???? About the host:Elise has spent her life in the saddle, but her journey wasn't always easy. After a significant accident left her battling paralyzing fear and isolation, she realized that "just getting back on" wasn't enough. Today, Elise combines her lifelong equestrian experience with her expertise as a Hypnotherapist and Courage Coach. She specializes in helping women move past the "creeping fears" of age, accidents, or life changes, giving them the mental tools to ride with joy and lead with confidence. #HorseRidingAnxiety #EquestrianMindset #CourageCoach #PreRideRoutine #MindfulRider 

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