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Gwyneth Paltrow Discloses New-Onset Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts on Goop Podcast

She attributes the change to hormonal shifts compounded by years of public scrutiny fraying her nervous system.

Overview

  • On the Nov. 11 episode of The Goop Podcast, Paltrow said she is experiencing anxiety and intrusive thoughts for the first time.
  • She described the issue as linked to her current hormonal phase, citing what she believes is estrogen dominance.
  • Paltrow said her nervous system feels “frayed” after decades in the public eye and exposure to criticism.
  • She is working with two therapists, including a nervous-system specialist, and leans on family and close friends for support.
  • Physical signs she noted include elevated cortisol, a racing heart at night, morning dread, attention difficulties, and a desire to “rewire” her response to stress.