The REAL Reason Your Anxiety Won't Go Away (Psychologist Reveals What No One Tells You) | Dr. Raymond

42min | 03/19/2026

Description

If you've ever laid awake at 3am with your brain on fire, convinced something is wrong with you — this episode is for you.

Dr. Raymond, a licensed psychologist, sits down with Zhen to reveal the truth about anxiety that nobody is talking about. This isn't your typical therapy advice. This is the raw, real, and honest conversation about why your anxiety keeps coming back — and what to actually do about it.

If you struggle with overthinking, perfectionism, people pleasing, fear of failure, or feeling like you're just not enough — watch this before you do anything else.

✅ The hidden root causes of anxiety nobody tells you about ✅ Why your need for control is making your anxiety worse ✅ How childhood wounds secretly drive adult anxiety ✅ The truth about manifestation, surrender, and self-trust ✅ How to build real self-worth and stop looking for validation ✅ Why perfectionism and anxiety are best friends — and how to break them up ✅ Practical tools to calm your nervous system and rewire your mindset for good

This conversation will change the way you see yourself.

CONNECT WITH DR. RAYMOND:
https://westlapsychologist.com/
Phone: (310) 963-4007
Email: raymond@WestLaPsychologist.com
https://www.instagram.com/westlapsychologist/

You are not broken. You are human. Healing starts the moment you decide to own your story. Take a breath — and let's go. 🤍

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The real reason anxiety keeps coming back 02:00 - How childhood trauma quietly runs your adult life 04:15 - What self-discovery actually looks like in real life 06:40 - Breaking free from people pleasing and societal pressure 09:00 - Perfectionism and anxiety — why they always show up together 11:00 - The subconscious reasons your brain creates anxiety 13:20 - Why control is an illusion and how to finally let go 15:00 - How to turn overthinking into a superpower 17:30 - What zero anxiety actually feels like (and how to get there) 19:00 - How society and consumerism secretly fuel your anxiety 21:00 - Building unshakeable self-worth and radical self-love 23:00 - Overcoming fear of success and stepping into your power 25:00 - Escaping the over-control cycle for good 28:00 - Manifestation, surrender, and trusting the process 30:30 - How to trust yourself when everything feels uncertain 33:00 - Authentic connection, vulnerability, and real relationships 35:00 - Healing the childhood wounds driving your anxiety today 37:00 - How your actions reveal your true self 39:00 - Why therapy looks different for everyone — and that's okay 41:00 - Managing emotional triggers and building resilience

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About The Zhen Podcast

You’re listening to The Zhen Podcast - a show focused on mental health, physical health, relationship health, and the daily practices that support real, lasting change. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with guests who share real-life experiences — from their own journeys to the work they’ve done with clients - offering practical examples of healing, learning, and growth. We explore what actually helps people move forward, whether that comes from science, health, psychology, spirituality, or simple habits that make a meaningful difference. The goal is clarity, self-awareness, and tools you can apply to your own life — now let's begin the conversation Disclaimer: "The information provided in this Podcast Channel (the "Channel") does not, and is not intended to, constitute professional advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this Channel are for general informational purposes only. This Channel contains information provided by interviewees and/or links to other third-party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser. The views expressed at, or through, this site are those of the individual interviewees in their individual capacities only – not those of the Channel. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this Channel are hereby expressly disclaimed. The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free."

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Zhen Podcast

You’re listening to The Zhen Podcast - a show focused on mental health, physical health, relationship health, and the daily practices that support real, lasting change. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with guests who share real-life experiences — from their own journeys to the work they’ve done with clients - offering practical examples of healing, learning, and growth. We explore what actually helps people move forward, whether that comes from science, health, psychology, spirituality, or simple habits that make a meaningful difference. The goal is clarity, self-awareness, and tools you can apply to your own life — now let's begin the conversation Disclaimer: "The information provided in this Podcast Channel (the "Channel") does not, and is not intended to, constitute professional advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this Channel are for general informational purposes only. This Channel contains information provided by interviewees and/or links to other third-party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser. The views expressed at, or through, this site are those of the individual interviewees in their individual capacities only – not those of the Channel. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this Channel are hereby expressly disclaimed. The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free."

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

If you've ever laid awake at 3am with your brain on fire, convinced something is wrong with you — this episode is for you.

Dr. Raymond, a licensed psychologist, sits down with Zhen to reveal the truth about anxiety that nobody is talking about. This isn't your typical therapy advice. This is the raw, real, and honest conversation about why your anxiety keeps coming back — and what to actually do about it.

If you struggle with overthinking, perfectionism, people pleasing, fear of failure, or feeling like you're just not enough — watch this before you do anything else.

✅ The hidden root causes of anxiety nobody tells you about ✅ Why your need for control is making your anxiety worse ✅ How childhood wounds secretly drive adult anxiety ✅ The truth about manifestation, surrender, and self-trust ✅ How to build real self-worth and stop looking for validation ✅ Why perfectionism and anxiety are best friends — and how to break them up ✅ Practical tools to calm your nervous system and rewire your mindset for good

This conversation will change the way you see yourself.

CONNECT WITH DR. RAYMOND:
https://westlapsychologist.com/
Phone: (310) 963-4007
Email: raymond@WestLaPsychologist.com
https://www.instagram.com/westlapsychologist/

You are not broken. You are human. Healing starts the moment you decide to own your story. Take a breath — and let's go. 🤍

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The real reason anxiety keeps coming back 02:00 - How childhood trauma quietly runs your adult life 04:15 - What self-discovery actually looks like in real life 06:40 - Breaking free from people pleasing and societal pressure 09:00 - Perfectionism and anxiety — why they always show up together 11:00 - The subconscious reasons your brain creates anxiety 13:20 - Why control is an illusion and how to finally let go 15:00 - How to turn overthinking into a superpower 17:30 - What zero anxiety actually feels like (and how to get there) 19:00 - How society and consumerism secretly fuel your anxiety 21:00 - Building unshakeable self-worth and radical self-love 23:00 - Overcoming fear of success and stepping into your power 25:00 - Escaping the over-control cycle for good 28:00 - Manifestation, surrender, and trusting the process 30:30 - How to trust yourself when everything feels uncertain 33:00 - Authentic connection, vulnerability, and real relationships 35:00 - Healing the childhood wounds driving your anxiety today 37:00 - How your actions reveal your true self 39:00 - Why therapy looks different for everyone — and that's okay 41:00 - Managing emotional triggers and building resilience

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Zhen Podcast

You’re listening to The Zhen Podcast - a show focused on mental health, physical health, relationship health, and the daily practices that support real, lasting change. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with guests who share real-life experiences — from their own journeys to the work they’ve done with clients - offering practical examples of healing, learning, and growth. We explore what actually helps people move forward, whether that comes from science, health, psychology, spirituality, or simple habits that make a meaningful difference. The goal is clarity, self-awareness, and tools you can apply to your own life — now let's begin the conversation Disclaimer: "The information provided in this Podcast Channel (the "Channel") does not, and is not intended to, constitute professional advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this Channel are for general informational purposes only. This Channel contains information provided by interviewees and/or links to other third-party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser. The views expressed at, or through, this site are those of the individual interviewees in their individual capacities only – not those of the Channel. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this Channel are hereby expressly disclaimed. The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free."

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Zhen Podcast

You’re listening to The Zhen Podcast - a show focused on mental health, physical health, relationship health, and the daily practices that support real, lasting change. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with guests who share real-life experiences — from their own journeys to the work they’ve done with clients - offering practical examples of healing, learning, and growth. We explore what actually helps people move forward, whether that comes from science, health, psychology, spirituality, or simple habits that make a meaningful difference. The goal is clarity, self-awareness, and tools you can apply to your own life — now let's begin the conversation Disclaimer: "The information provided in this Podcast Channel (the "Channel") does not, and is not intended to, constitute professional advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this Channel are for general informational purposes only. This Channel contains information provided by interviewees and/or links to other third-party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser. The views expressed at, or through, this site are those of the individual interviewees in their individual capacities only – not those of the Channel. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this Channel are hereby expressly disclaimed. The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free."

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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