Anxiety has been on the rise across all ages and demographics for more than a decade. Since the start of the pandemic, it’s becoming even more prevalent — whether you’re experiencing it in higher levels or for the first time. Our guest, Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, speaks to how our bodies react to anxiety, offers useful practices we can all use to feel better in those moments, and provides guidance on when it might be time to seek professional help.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at http://thesource.lifetime.life/podcast/brie-vortherms   Have thoughts you’d like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we’d love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.