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Back to EpisodesWhat a Psychologist Told Me That Ended 17 Years of Anxiety
Description
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 diagnosis
- How catastrophic thinking takes hold
- Brené Brown’s concept of “dress rehearsing tragedy”
- The Reiki principle that interrupts fear
- How to return your energy to the present moment
- The words my psychologist shared that changed everything
- The outcome of my husband’s cancer journey
- A spiritual perspective for anyone facing uncertainty
Hosted by Lisa Brandis — bestselling author, founder of Intuitive Reiki International®, and intuitive channelling expert and spiritual medium.
Connecting to Spirit is a podcast dedicated to intuition, channelling, energy healing, and soul-led transformation. With over two decades of experience as a Reiki Master Teacher and spiritual mentor, Lisa blends grounded wisdom with higher guidance to help you strengthen your intuition, trust your connection to Spirit, and awaken your gifts with confidence.
Each episode shares real stories, intuitive insight, and practical spiritual tools to help you deepen your awareness and live in alignment with your soul’s guidance.
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