Radio Headspace Dr. Lalitaa Suglani: Breaking Free from High Functioning Anxiety
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Oct 12, 2025 Dr. Lalitaa Suglani, a psychologist and expert on high functioning anxiety, sheds light on the hidden challenges of thriving while struggling internally. She discusses how loneliness harms our well-being and emphasizes the importance of vulnerability for building connections. The conversation dives into managing guilt and setting boundaries, noting the role of social media in fueling feelings of inadequacy. Dr. Lalitaa provides insights on shifting from seeking external validation to nurturing self-trust, ultimately guiding listeners towards authentic relationships and emotional health.
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Swan Metaphor For Hidden Anxiety
- High functioning anxiety hides beneath success and people-pleasing, creating a calm exterior and frantic inner experience.
- This leads to disconnection from self, loneliness, and risk of burnout if unaddressed.
Practice Gradual Vulnerability
- Be vulnerable gradually: start by sharing one need or feeling and test the response before revealing more.
- Ask if your sharing is okay and reschedule or pause if it becomes too much for the other person.
Use Boundaries To Regulate Guilt
- Regulate guilt and shame by practicing saying no and strengthening boundaries through repeated use.
- Ask yourself what you avoid by saying yes and let boundary practice reduce inner guilt.
