Anxiety, Overthinking & The Need To Control Everything
For You From Eve
For You From Eve
4.6 • 662 Ratings
🗓️ 15 May 2026
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
If your brain feels like it’s constantly running a marathon… this episode is for you.
Today we’re talking about anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and the pressure to control everything in order to feel safe. From replaying conversations to struggling to relax, constantly preparing for worst-case scenarios, and feeling guilty when you slow down — we’re getting honest about what anxiety actually looks like in high-functioning people.
I talk about the connection between anxiety and control, why your nervous system feels exhausted, how social media and productivity culture make everything worse, and the small things that genuinely help you feel grounded again.
This episode is your reminder that you do not need to solve your entire future tonight.
You are allowed to rest.
You are allowed to be present.
And you are allowed to stop carrying pressure that was never yours to hold.
Topics Discussed
- High-functioning anxiety
- Overthinking and spiraling
- The need for control
- Perfectionism and pressure
- Why relaxing feels “unsafe”
- Anxiety and productivity
- Nervous system regulation
- Feeling emotionally exhausted
- How to feel more present
- Letting go of constant worry
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