Episode Details

Back to Episodes

Anxiety in Girls - What if We’ve Got It Backwards?

Episode 27 Published 11 months ago
Description

Send a text

It feels like every teenage girl is struggling with anxiety right now. 

But what if we’re looking at it the wrong way?

Not every anxious moment means she has an anxiety disorder. 

In fact, most of the time, her anxiety is just a natural response to an overwhelming world - not a sign that something is wrong with her.

In this episode, we break down:

✔ Why anxiety doesn’t start in the brain (and what actually triggers it).

✔ The difference between an anxious response and an anxiety disorder.

✔ How to help your daughter feel safe again - without reinforcing the anxiety cycle.

If you’ve ever wondered WTF is going on when your daughter spirals, this episode is for you.

If anything I’ve said today resonates, grab my free 60 Second Reset - it’s a two-sided guide, one for you and one for your daughter, that helps you read what’s happening in her nervous system and know exactly what to do in the moment.

Want to talk it through? Book a free chat - sometimes just saying it out loud is the first step.

Wish your daughter had her own podcast to help understand what’s going on? Send her to Girl You’ve Got This - available on all major platforms.

Don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to get new episodes, and leave a review - it helps other mums find the podcast too.

See you next time! 💛

Listen Now

Love PodBriefly?

If you like Podbriefly.com, please consider donating to support the ongoing development.

Support Us