Hello friends! This episode features Cassandra and Garth talking about why anxiety feels so much worse right now - what's happening in your nervous system, four reasons anxiety has intensified in 2026, five practical regulation tools, and when it's time to stop self-helping and seek therapy. You can learn more about Cassandra and her practice at: seentherapy.org. Get a taste for the episode below. If you enjoy your listen give us a follow, share, or five star review. Have a good one!

"Anxiety is not a character flaw. It is a nervous system response and it is designed to keep you safe. The problem isn't anxiety itself. The problem is when the nervous system can't tell the difference between a grizzly bear and a work email."