{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68dfa8d2965488b63ac12da1/68dfa8dc965488b63ac13073?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Life of YOU: Why You Cancel Plans Last Minute – The Hidden Cost of Anxiety","description":"<p>Welcome to <em>The Life of YOU!</em> The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, I’m joined by the brilliant <strong>Dr Alexandra Shaker</strong>, psychologist, researcher, and author of <em>The Narrowing</em>, for an insightful Q&amp;A on anxiety, mental health, and breaking the cycle of overthinking.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Today:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>💬 <strong>Simon</strong> struggles with anxiety making him socially withdrawn—cancelling plans, avoiding messages, and feeling guilty.</p><p><br></p><p>💔 <strong>Niamh</strong> can’t stop seeking reassurance in relationships—how can she break the habit?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU</strong></p><p><br></p><p>🗣️ Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on <strong>07796657512</strong>—just start your message with <strong>LOB</strong>.</p><p>💬 Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB.</p><p>📧 Prefer email? Drop me a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDITS:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ <strong>Presenter:</strong> Bryony Gordon</p><p>🎙️ <strong>Guest:</strong> Dr Alexandra Shaker</p><p>🎧 <strong>Producer:</strong> Jonathan O’Sullivan</p><p>📢 <strong>Executive Producer:</strong> Mike Wooller</p><p><br></p><p><em>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</em></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Daily Mail"}