258: Health Anxiety Explained: What It Really Is, Why It Feels So Real, and How to Break the Cycle with Therapist Leeor Gal

Have you ever Googled a symptom and convinced yourself something was seriously wrong, even after a doctor told you everything was fine?

Trust me, I get it. And so does today's guest. I'm joined by Leeor Gal, therapist and anxiety coach, and owner of The Therapy Gal group practice in Philadelphia and South Jersey. Leeor specializes in health anxiety, burnout, ADHD, and relational issues and she brings both clinical expertise and a deeply personal understanding of what it's like to live with anxiety.

We talk about why health anxiety feels so convincing in your body, what's really underneath the checking and reassurance seeking, and why the cycle is so hard to break — even when you logically know what you're doing isn't helping. Here's what I love most about Leeor's approach: she doesn't tell you to stop going to the doctor or to just push through the fear. She talks about learning to "live in the maybe" — that gray space between rushing to urgent care and avoiding your health entirely. And she's honest that progress doesn't mean never worrying about your health again. It means building trust in yourself that you can handle the uncertainty.

If you've been feeling alone in this, I hope this episode reminds you: what you're experiencing is real, it makes complete sense, and you are not broken.

Connect with Leeor Gal: thetherapygal.com | Instagram & TikTok: @thetherapygal

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