# Anxiety, Overthinking & The Need To Control Everything Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-you-from-eve-3580287/anxiety-overthinking-the-need-to-control-everything Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-you-from-eve-3580287/anxiety-overthinking-the-need-to-control-everything.md Podcast: [For You From Eve](https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-you-from-eve-3580287) Published: 2026-05-15T10:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://prefix.up.audio/s/tracking.swap.fm/track/c4u9TdQ5gsDmCq9TETNl/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/213/rss.art19.com/episodes/0c70d363-cb73-49c3-9474-b4e8c9c6fd1a.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgtDaHJvbWUGOgZFVA%3D%3D--d05363d83ce333c74f32188013892b2863ad051c Audio file: https://prefix.up.audio/s/tracking.swap.fm/track/c4u9TdQ5gsDmCq9TETNl/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/213/rss.art19.com/episodes/0c70d363-cb73-49c3-9474-b4e8c9c6fd1a.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgtDaHJvbWUGOgZFVA%3D%3D--d05363d83ce333c74f32188013892b2863ad051c Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/for-you-from-eve-3580287/episodes/anxiety-overthinking-the-need-to-control-everything Duration seconds: 2421 ## Resource 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 CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @oliviaeveshabo on Instagram TikTok: @oliviaeveshabo on TikTok Podcast: For You From Eve on Apple Podcasts YouTube: Olivia Eve Shabo YouTube Channel SPONSORS: ✨ Mint Mobile Get your summer savings started with Mint Mobile ✨ AirDoctor Head to  AirDoctor  and use code FROMEVE for your discount. ✨ Rula Start taking care of your mental health with  Rula ✨ Rella Creators, organize your brand deals and content with  Rella  and use code FROMEVE. ✨ Olive & June Get salon-quality nails at home with Olive & June ✨ Fabletics Shop activewear you… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/for-you-from-eve-3580287/episodes/anxiety-overthinking-the-need-to-control-everything/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-you-from-eve-3580287/anxiety-overthinking-the-need-to-control-everything.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.