How Losing Her Cat Reopened Childhood Trauma

If you’ve been feeling off—mentally, emotionally, or just energetically—me too. I open up about my real-life mental health struggles and what’s been going on behind the scenes.  And because this is the Liz Moody Podcast, I also share the mental health tools that are helping me navigate one of the hardest seasons I’ve experienced in a long time. No toxic positivity. No pressure to perform. Just honest support and science-backed practices that have been getting me through.

Whether you're dealing with anxiety, grief, burnout, or a general feeling of overwhelm, you’ll walk away with some accessible, doable strategies to help stabilize your nervous system, create a sense of control, and remind yourself: you are not alone—and this won't last forever.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your emotional pain is valid—even if others “have it worse”
• The science behind stress, trauma, and your nervous system
• What I do when I have no motivation (and how I still show up)
• The routines that are helping me feel grounded and less anxious
• Why agency—over even the smallest things—can change your brain
• How to share your feelings without shame
• The mindset shift that helped me stop fearing aging
• Why healing doesn’t mean rushing or fixing—just supporting yourself

Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! 

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Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. 

This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

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