Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and USA Today bestselling author known for her practical and direct approach to mental health, anxiety, and high-performance psychology.
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In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Dr. Chloe Carmichael to explore the hidden psychology behind anxiety, burnout, self-censorship, and the emotional cost of constantly filtering ourselves in modern life.
Dr. Chloe shares her personal Green Pill moment during COVID, when concerns about the developmental impact of masking on children pushed her to publicly speak out despite the professional risks involved. What began as fear quickly transformed into clarity, as she realized that authentic self-expression not only sharpened her thinking but also created emotional relief and deeper alignment with her values.
The conversation dives into the fine line between productive nervous energy and destructive burnout. Dr. Chloe explains how anxiety can actually serve as meaningful data when understood correctly, helping high performers prepare, focus, and adapt. She also unpacks the warning signs of chronic stress, including sleep deprivation, emotional depletion, and neglecting social connection in pursuit of constant productivity.
A major theme throughout the episode is the psychological impact of self-censorship. Dr. Chloe discusses how suppressing opinions and avoiding difficult conversations can damage emotional regulation, workplace culture, and even cognitive performance. She explains why healthy self-restraint is different from fear-based silence, and how leaders can create environments where accountability and authentic communication coexist without creating division.
The episode also offers highly practical insights for professionals navigating high-pressure environments. Dr. Chloe shares simple tools for managing panic before presentations, handling difficult workplace conversations with clarity, and creating routines that protect mental health from burnout. Her advice blends clinical psychology with grounded real-world application, making the conversation both deeply thoughtful and immediately actionable.
Dr. Chloe Carmichael
Global Keynote Speaker | Author | The Creativity Explorer
Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and USA Today bestselling author known for her practical and direct approach to mental health, anxiety, and high-performance psychology. She serves on the advisory board of Women’s Health and is widely recognized for helping professionals navigate stress, burnout, relationships, and communication challenges.
Originally beginning her career as a yoga teacher in New York City, Dr. Chloe later pursued clinical psychology after becoming fascinated by the connection between meditation, behavior, and emotional regulation. Her work now focuses on helping individuals harness anxiety as a productive force rather than suppressing it.
She is the author of multiple books, including Nervous Energy and Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly, where she explores the intersection of mental health, communication, authenticity, and modern social dynamics. Through her writing, media appearances, and clinical work, Dr. Chloe continues to help people build emotional resilience while staying grounded, honest, and psychologically healthy in high-pressure environments.
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“Social support is actually really crucial to mental health.”
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