The Mel Robbins Podcast10 Apr 2025

The Truth About Anxiety & ADHD: Life-Changing Tools From a Renowned Psychiatrist

If you’re anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, or find yourself wondering “what is wrong with me?” then this episode is for you.

Today, world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks, MD is here to deliver the truth about what’s really going on in your brain, body, and most importantly: what you can do about it.

If you deal with anxiety, ADHD symptoms, trouble focusing, procrastination, stomach problems, skin picking, and always running late… you need to hear today’s episode.

You are not broken.

You don’t need fixing.

You just need the right tools.

And today, you’re going to get them.

With over 25 years of clinical experience and more than 2 million followers on YouTube, Dr. Marks is known for making complex mental health topics clear, relatable, and actionable.

In this powerful conversation, she breaks down the surprising science behind anxiety and ADHD and gives you the exact tools she shares with her patients to stop spiraling and start feeling more in control.

You’ll learn:

- Why you fidget, overthink, or shut down under pressure
- The hidden links between anxiety, ADHD, stomach issues, skin picking, and always running late

- The #1 tool to interrupt anxiety in the moment
- Why labeling yourself “an anxious person” might be making things worse for you or your loved ones
- Small but powerful habits that rewire your brain for calm, focus, and confidence

This episode is your science-backed, therapist-approved toolkit for mental clarity, emotional balance, and real relief.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode.

If you liked this episode, and want to know more about ADHD and what you can do today to focus and feel better, listen to this episode next: 6 Surprising Signs of Adult ADHD

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