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January 26th, 2026

Why High Achievers Are Driven by Anxiety | ANEW Ep 140

  1. Why High Achievers Are Driven by Anxiety | ANEW Ep 140 Dr. Supatra Tovar 1:13

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If you’re successful but constantly overwhelmed, it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because your nervous system may be using anxiety as fuel, and the long-term cost is your Health, Clarity, and peace.

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High achievers often look composed on the outside while quietly running on pressure inside. In Part Two of Dr. Supatra Tovar’s conversation with internationally recognized mindset trainer, NLP expert, and hypnotherapy fellow Reg Malhotra, you’ll learn why many high performers are conditioned to rely on anxiety to get things done and how that pattern shows up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chronic Stress.

Reg describes two major blind spots he sees repeatedly in business owners, professionals, and athletes: carrying past failures like a backpack that never comes off, and believing you have to be strong all the time. Together, these patterns can create a constant need to prove, making it harder to ask for help and easier to quietly suffer.

From there, the episode goes deeper into why so many people are driven by not enoughness. Reg explains how repeated exposure to scarcity messages conditions the mind and body, and how the world’s constant not enough messaging turns into I’m not enough over time. The antidote is more than positive thinking. It’s strategic exposure: environments, stories, and experiences that teach the nervous system what abundance feels like.

Dr. Tovar connects this to a practical media Diet, intentional attention, and emotional intelligence. You’ll hear why awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence, how to respond instead of react, and why building a healthier relationship with Emotions helps with everything from decision-making to eating cues and self-trust.

Finally, Reg shares his go-to intervention for sustainable change: clarifying personal values (not corporate values) and aligning 70–80% of your life with them over time. Not through impulsive life overhauls, but through a realistic, step-by-step plan that honors responsibilities while moving toward a life that actually fits who you are.

Main Points Covered
• Why high achievers carry past failures like a backpack and how it fuels anxiety
• The hidden cost of always needing to be strong and never asking for help
• How entrepreneurs and high performers become conditioned to use anxiety as motivation
• Why perfectionism and people-pleasing are often Trauma-shaped survival patterns
• Values as the foundation for calm, confidence, and sustainable performance
• A practical two-step approach to realignment without burning your life down
• Scarcity mindset, doom scrolling, and how not enough becomes I’m not enough
• Strategic exposure

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Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

Dr. Supatra Tovar ANEW Body Insight Podcast

Dr. Supatra Tovar is one of the only licensed psychologists in the world who is also a registered dietitian and accredited fitness expert. Dr. Tovar's unique background and integrated specializations allow her to provide holistic mind-body treatment for trauma, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety for children and adults. Dr. Tovar has numerous scholarly and professional presentations at several national conferences on a variety of health topics, including the detection and treatment of disordered eating, dissociation, weightism, and mindfulness interventions for eating disorders. Dr. Tovar earned her doctorate in psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and has two master's degrees, a Master of Science in Nutrition and a Master of Arts in Psychology. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Psychological Association. Since founding her first Pilates studio almost twenty years ago, she has been designing exercise and nutrition programs as well as helping clients emotionally and mentally heal.

She created ANEW (Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness) to inspire and guide a client's journey to improving their relationships with their mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Supatra Tovar authored "Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life" and developed an accompanying online course to address the pervasive and harmful effects of diet culture. Both the book and the course aim to empower individuals by helping them reject unrealistic body standards and restrictive eating practices promoted by society. They provide readers and participants with tools to foster a compassionate, mindful relationship with food and themselves, promoting sustainable health and wellness. Through these resources, Dr. Tovar offers a holistic approach that integrates psychological insights and nutritional education, guiding individuals toward a liberated, informed, and healthful life, free from the cycles of dieting and body dissatisfaction.