Let’s keep this short, sweet, and practical. Anxiety has become almost a universal companion for us humans these days — something I see in so many of my patients, and maybe you feel it too. For some, it’s a daily battle; for others, it comes and goes. But no matter the shape it takes, anxiety has a way of dimming the joy of life and holding us back from feeling truly free.
So, without further ado, here are five things about anxiety I tell my patients that perhaps no one told you:
1. Hormones matter.
Low progesterone in the 2nd half of your cycle can trigger or worsen anxiety.
2. Progester’s chill pill.
It’s anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, and mood-supporting. Stress lowers progesterone—reducing stress improves progesterone.
3. Balance your blood sugar.
Eat enough. Eat often. Include protein, fat, and carbs. Stable blood sugar = calmer mood.
4. Use your breath as medicine.
One hand on heart, one hand on belly and breathe. Slow, intentional breathing for 2–3 minutes reduces anxiety and boosts focus.
5. Guard your inputs.
What you watch, read, and scroll is as important as what you eat. Choose what calms, not what drains.
Anxiety is not “all in your head.”
Your hormones, blood sugar, and daily habits all play a role.
Progesterone is the hormone no one talks about… but everyone feels when it’s low.
If your levels don’t rise, the 2nd half of your cycle can feel like an emotional rollercoaster — more anxiety, mood swings, restless sleep & just not feeling like yourself.
The good news? You can support progesterone naturally by minimizing unnecessary stress. And the strategies mentioned above are in order to do exactly that. For example, one of my personal favorites is intentional breathing. It’s simple, free and insanely effective for calming anxiety, boosting HRV and regulating your nervous system.
Reminder: these strategies work if you actually do them. Just knowing alone will not get you results.
This topic is near and dear to my heart, to the point where I decided to create a comprehensive online course about it. Body Aligned™ is the step by step process of learning how to heal your anxiety once and for all, by making daily lifestyle changes that deepen your mind-body connection. Without the use of medications, expensive biohacking tools or costly lab work.
I also work with patients who are struggling with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues one on one