The Liz Moody Podcast

Feel Less Anxious Now: Solutions To YOUR Top Qs

Nov 3, 2025
Dive into anxiety solutions with practical tools for real-life challenges. Learn how to tackle 3AM wake-ups, manage phobias safely, and find relief from OCD. Discover why focusing on symptom management is more effective than hunting for triggers. Get tips on supporting loved ones with anxiety and navigating feelings of burden. Liz also discusses the benefits of daily probiotics and supplements for mental health, urging curiosity and gentle self-compassion throughout the journey.
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INSIGHT

Brains Treat New Stimuli As Threats

  • New stimuli register as threats until your brain habituates, which increases initial anxiety.
  • Over time your brain downgrades the stimulus and you stop noticing it as much.
INSIGHT

Self-Blame Fuels Ongoing Anxiety

  • Underneath anxiety often sits self-directed anger and blame about past choices.
  • Reframing choices as the best you could do then reduces the 'what if' log-throwing on anxiety.
ADVICE

Practical Fixes For 3AM Wake-Ups

  • Eat a protein-, fat-, and fiber-rich snack before bed to prevent 3 a.m. blood sugar dips.
  • Remove sweets late in the day and collect proof points that you function after poor sleep to reduce pressure.
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