What Actually Heals Anxiety: Instagram’s Top Anxiety Therapist Speaks Out
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the U.S., affecting over 40 million adults each year.
And yet, despite how widespread it is, we still get so much wrong about how to heal anxiety.
Most of us are taught to treat anxiety like a flaw to conquer, suppress, or “fix.” But what if that mindset is actually feeding the very thing we’re trying to escape?
If you’ve ever spiraled over a future that hasn’t happened—or replayed a conversation on loop, dissecting every word you said—you’re not alone. And this episode is definitely for you.
This week on We Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy Sterling, I’m joined by licensed therapist Alison Seponara—creator of The Anxiety Healer and one of Instagram’s most trusted mental health influencers. Known for her evidence-based tools and relatable approach, Alison breaks down what anxiety really is, why it’s so difficult to manage, and how to stop unintentionally making it worse.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The one anxiety healing tool no one’s talking about—but everyone should be using
- Why you don’t actually want to get rid of your anxiety completely
- How early life experiences shape your relationship with anxiety
- A personal story from Alison about the well-intentioned act that triggered her worst panic attack
If anxiety is part of your story, this episode is a must.
Xxoo Darcy
