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Calm Your Monkey Mind And Find Relief

The anxiety relief app for overthinkers
The anxiety relief app for overthinkers
  • Break the cycle of rumination and overthinking 
  • Personalized exercises for daily calm when your body feels on edge
  • Build resilience and banish overwhelm
Dr Shirley Barr  MD
Created byDr Shirley Barr  MD
Licensed medical doctor with 25 years experience as a mental health expert, functional medicine doctor, addiction specialist, author, speaker and executive coach
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You've made progress recognizing anxious thoughts, but your response strategies need more practice. Try the guided breathing exercise before your next stressful moment.

Today's Practice

6 min • Guided Breathing

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Achieve your goals

Calm your mind and take back control.

Understand why your brain produces intrusive or obsessive thoughts
Respond to anxiety without feeding it
Proven techniques to quiet those anxious thoughts
Build tolerance to uncertainty (without feeling overwhelmed)
Calm your nervous system when your body feels on edge

With this app as your daily companion, learn proven techniques to quiet anxious thoughts and regain a sense of calm.
Use unique techniques you won't find anywhere else.
Practice mindfulness, track your progress, and build resilience against stress.
Remodel your brain with techniques to boost brain function, reduce overthinking and banish obsessive thoughts.
Transform your relationship with anxiety and discover tools to feel more present, focused, and empowered every day.

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Nice job!

You crushed your goal of completing 7 anxiety-calming activities this week.

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Master calming techniques

Learn step-by-step exercises to soothe your mind and body, helping you manage anxiety whenever it strikes and restore balance.

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Understand your triggers and the physical reasons behind anxiety

Track patterns and identify what sparks your anxiety, so you can respond with confidence and prevent overwhelm before it starts. Start working on your phsycial health to improve brain fucntion.

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Build lasting resilience

Develop daily habits that strengthen your mental well-being, empowering you to handle stress and thrive in every area of life.

The only app you need

A personalized anxiety coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you through proven techniques to calm anxiety and quiet your monkey mind. Each week, you'll complete guided exercises, mindfulness lessons, and practical challenges — helping you build resilience, self-awareness, and lasting calm. Along the way, the app adapts to your progress, gives you real-time feedback, and personalizes the experience to fit your needs, triggers, and goals. It's everything you need to manage anxiety in one place.

Calm Your Monkey Mind And Find ReliefCalm Your Monkey Mind And Find Relief
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan

Calm Your Monkey Mind And Find Relief

The anxiety relief app for overthinkers
The anxiety relief app for overthinkers
  • Break the cycle of rumination and overthinking 
  • Personalized exercises for daily calm when your body feels on edge
  • Build resilience and banish overwhelm
Dr Shirley Barr  MD
ByDr Shirley Barr  MD
Licensed medical doctor with 25 years experience as a mental health expert, functional medicine doctor, addiction specialist, author, speaker and executive coach
Background
Hero image

Your coach

You've made progress recognizing anxious thoughts, but your response strategies need more practice. Try the guided breathing exercise before your next stressful moment.

Today's Practice

6 min • Guided Breathing

Continue activity
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan
Achieve your goals

Calm your mind and take back control.

Understand why your brain produces intrusive or obsessive thoughts
Respond to anxiety without feeding it
Proven techniques to quiet those anxious thoughts
Build tolerance to uncertainty (without feeling overwhelmed)
Calm your nervous system when your body feels on edge

With this app as your daily companion, learn proven techniques to quiet anxious thoughts and regain a sense of calm.
Use unique techniques you won't find anywhere else.
Practice mindfulness, track your progress, and build resilience against stress.
Remodel your brain with techniques to boost brain function, reduce overthinking and banish obsessive thoughts.
Transform your relationship with anxiety and discover tools to feel more present, focused, and empowered every day.

Feature image

Nice job!

You crushed your goal of completing 7 anxiety-calming activities this week.

self_improvement

Master calming techniques

Learn step-by-step exercises to soothe your mind and body, helping you manage anxiety whenever it strikes and restore balance.

insights

Understand your triggers and the physical reasons behind anxiety

Track patterns and identify what sparks your anxiety, so you can respond with confidence and prevent overwhelm before it starts. Start working on your phsycial health to improve brain fucntion.

emoji_events

Build lasting resilience

Develop daily habits that strengthen your mental well-being, empowering you to handle stress and thrive in every area of life.

The only app you need

A personalized anxiety coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you through proven techniques to calm anxiety and quiet your monkey mind. Each week, you'll complete guided exercises, mindfulness lessons, and practical challenges — helping you build resilience, self-awareness, and lasting calm. Along the way, the app adapts to your progress, gives you real-time feedback, and personalizes the experience to fit your needs, triggers, and goals. It's everything you need to manage anxiety in one place.

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Morning Check-In

Thought Awareness

Today's Practice

6 min • Guided Breathing

Start activity

Evening Reflection

Including everything you need to succeed:

self_improvement

Guided mindfulness exercises for daily calm and focus

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Practice evidence-based breathing, grounding, and meditation techniques to reduce anxiety and regain control.

psychology

Personalized anxiety toolkit tailored to your triggers and needs

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Get coping strategies, calming routines, and reminders based on your unique anxiety patterns and lifestyle.

insights

Progress tracking to visualize your growth and resilience

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See your journey, track completed exercises, and celebrate milestones as you build confidence over time.

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Daily check-ins to monitor mood and stress levels

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Reflect on your feelings, spot patterns, and receive actionable feedback to support your mental health.

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Expert-led lessons on anxiety science and self-care

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Learn practical skills and understand the psychology behind anxiety with concise, easy-to-follow lessons.

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Real-time coping tips for anxious moments

keyboard_arrow_down

Access quick, actionable advice whenever anxiety strikes, so you always have support at your fingertips.

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Custom routines to build healthy habits and structure

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Create daily or weekly routines that reinforce calm, mindfulness, and positive coping strategies.

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Motivational challenges to strengthen your resilience

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Complete step-by-step challenges designed to help you face fears and celebrate every small victory.

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24/7 coach chat for instant support and encouragement

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Ask questions, get reassurance, or receive calming prompts from your AI coach anytime you need help.

Created by Dr Shirley MD

"After years of battling my own anxious thoughts, I built the tools I wish I had"

Dr Shirley Barr  MD

Dr Shirley Barr  MD

Licensed medical doctor with 25 years experience as a mental health expert, functional medicine doctor, addiction specialist, author, speaker and executive coach

For as long as I can remember, anxiety has been a constant companion in my life. Even as I studied for my doctorate and rose the academic ladder, I found myself wrestling with racing thoughts, sleepless nights, and the relentless chatter of what I call the 'monkey brain.' My professional journey began with a deep desire to understand these patterns—not just for myself, but for the countless clients I saw struggling with the same invisible battles.

Over the past twenty years, I’ve worked with individuals from all walks of life, helping them navigate anxiety using evidence-based techniques like mindfulness and self-compassion practices. But I also looked at the physical side of how the brain worked. And putting the two together got the best possible results. Again and again, I saw how powerful it could be to have simple, accessible tools to interrupt anxious spirals and bring the mind back to the present.

This app grew out of my own need for practical, everyday support. I wanted something that could fit into a busy schedule, offer real relief in the moment, and help build lasting resilience over time. Every exercise, reflection, and strategy in the app is grounded in both clinical research and my personal experience—tested in the real world, not just in textbooks.

My hope is that this app becomes a gentle companion for you, just as it has for me and my clients. I believe everyone deserves to feel more at ease in their own mind, and I’m honored to share these tools with you.

Dr Shirley MD
Dr Shirley MD
Dr Shirley MD
Find out more from Dr Shirley
Diet and anxiety
Do you have a Sensitive Personality?

Follow Shirley's proven process & quiet your anxious mind

Recognize early signs of anxiety
Interrupt negative thought spirals
Practice grounding techniques daily
Build healthy coping habits
Reframe unhelpful thinking patterns
Develop self-compassion and patience
Boost brain function with daily habits
Track progress and celebrate wins
Connect with supportive resources
Create a personalized calm routine
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

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Calm Your Monkey Mind: Guided Anxiety Reset

Personalized Session • 12 min

This session helps you interrupt anxious thought spirals with grounding, mindful breathing, and cognitive reframing—personalized to your current mood and triggers. Each step adapts to your needs for immediate calm and long-term resilience.

What to do
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Grounding Check-In
2 min
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Mindful Breathing
3 min
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Thought Labeling
3 min
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Cognitive Reframe
3 min
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Positive Visualization
2 min
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How it works

Calm your mind in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What is your main goal with this app?

Reduce daily anxiety and stress
Learn coping skills for anxious thoughts
Build a consistent mindfulness routine
Handle panic moments more effectively
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your experiences with anxiety and daily stress so the app can personalize your journey for maximum support.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Calm

Recognizing Anxious Thoughts
Guided Breathing Basics
Daily Check-In Practice
Evening Reflection Journal
Week 2Upcoming

Building Resilience

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a clear, step-by-step plan designed to help you manage anxiety and build lasting calm each day.

Today, May 25

6
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Morning Check-In

Reflection • 2 min

Thought Awareness

Activity • 4 min

Guided Breathing Exercise

Activity • 6 min

Evening Reflection

Journal • 3 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Practice guided exercises, mindful routines, and calming techniques tailored to your needs—just a few minutes each day.

Your Progress

Calm Sessions Completed

18 total

+4 in the last week

FebruaryMay

Minutes Spent Practicing

74 min

+22 in the last week

FebruaryMay
4

Track progress & see real results

Monitor your growth, celebrate achievements, and notice real improvements in your mood and peace of mind over time.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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Wow. I really felt supported with this app. It helped me calm down when I needed it and made me feel safer. Whenever I feel myself obsessing, I know what to do.
Janie's profile
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I didn't realise there were so many reasons for anxiety, not just psychological but also things like hormones, diet. The content here just blew my mind
Will's profile
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Will
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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Stoked that I'm sleeping better, just generally calmer. I'm reset at a much lower level of anxiety now, so things just don't upset me anymore
Rachel's profile
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Rachel
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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I'm so happy I found Dr Shirley. I was freaking out, constantly on edge. Now, I know I'm not broken. I just needed someone to explain what was on going on.
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Cecilia
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
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What will I learn in this app?
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How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
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Is this app suitable for beginners?
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How personalized is the experience?
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What kind of support is available?
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Today's the day

Start calming your mind and taking control of your anxiety

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized anxiety management plan. Start achieving your peace of mind goals today alongside Shirley Barr.

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I'm feeling really anxious and only have about 5 minutes today. Can you shorten my session?
08:25 PM
Absolutely! I'll adjust today's session to focus on a quick grounding check-in and mindful breathing. This way, you’ll still get immediate relief and keep your progress going, even on busy days.
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Including everything you need to succeed:

self_improvement

Guided mindfulness exercises for daily calm and focus

keyboard_arrow_down

Practice evidence-based breathing, grounding, and meditation techniques to reduce anxiety and regain control.

psychology

Personalized anxiety toolkit tailored to your triggers and needs

keyboard_arrow_down

Get coping strategies, calming routines, and reminders based on your unique anxiety patterns and lifestyle.

insights

Progress tracking to visualize your growth and resilience

keyboard_arrow_down

See your journey, track completed exercises, and celebrate milestones as you build confidence over time.

fact_check

Daily check-ins to monitor mood and stress levels

keyboard_arrow_down

Reflect on your feelings, spot patterns, and receive actionable feedback to support your mental health.

school

Expert-led lessons on anxiety science and self-care

keyboard_arrow_down

Learn practical skills and understand the psychology behind anxiety with concise, easy-to-follow lessons.

tips_and_updates

Real-time coping tips for anxious moments

keyboard_arrow_down

Access quick, actionable advice whenever anxiety strikes, so you always have support at your fingertips.

calendar_today

Custom routines to build healthy habits and structure

keyboard_arrow_down

Create daily or weekly routines that reinforce calm, mindfulness, and positive coping strategies.

emoji_events

Motivational challenges to strengthen your resilience

keyboard_arrow_down

Complete step-by-step challenges designed to help you face fears and celebrate every small victory.

chat

24/7 coach chat for instant support and encouragement

keyboard_arrow_down

Ask questions, get reassurance, or receive calming prompts from your AI coach anytime you need help.

Created by Dr Shirley MD

"After years of battling my own anxious thoughts, I built the tools I wish I had"

Dr Shirley Barr  MD

Dr Shirley Barr  MD

Licensed medical doctor with 25 years experience as a mental health expert, functional medicine doctor, addiction specialist, author, speaker and executive coach

For as long as I can remember, anxiety has been a constant companion in my life. Even as I studied for my doctorate and rose the academic ladder, I found myself wrestling with racing thoughts, sleepless nights, and the relentless chatter of what I call the 'monkey brain.' My professional journey began with a deep desire to understand these patterns—not just for myself, but for the countless clients I saw struggling with the same invisible battles.

Over the past twenty years, I’ve worked with individuals from all walks of life, helping them navigate anxiety using evidence-based techniques like mindfulness and self-compassion practices. But I also looked at the physical side of how the brain worked. And putting the two together got the best possible results. Again and again, I saw how powerful it could be to have simple, accessible tools to interrupt anxious spirals and bring the mind back to the present.

This app grew out of my own need for practical, everyday support. I wanted something that could fit into a busy schedule, offer real relief in the moment, and help build lasting resilience over time. Every exercise, reflection, and strategy in the app is grounded in both clinical research and my personal experience—tested in the real world, not just in textbooks.

My hope is that this app becomes a gentle companion for you, just as it has for me and my clients. I believe everyone deserves to feel more at ease in their own mind, and I’m honored to share these tools with you.

Dr Shirley MD
Dr Shirley MD
Dr Shirley MD
Find out more from Dr Shirley
Diet and anxiety
Do you have a Sensitive Personality?

Follow Shirley's proven process & quiet your anxious mind

Recognize early signs of anxiety
Interrupt negative thought spirals
Practice grounding techniques daily
Build healthy coping habits
Reframe unhelpful thinking patterns
Develop self-compassion and patience
Boost brain function with daily habits
Track progress and celebrate wins
Connect with supportive resources
Create a personalized calm routine
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

spa

Calm Your Monkey Mind: Guided Anxiety Reset

Personalized Session • 12 min

This session helps you interrupt anxious thought spirals with grounding, mindful breathing, and cognitive reframing—personalized to your current mood and triggers. Each step adapts to your needs for immediate calm and long-term resilience.

What to do
psychology
Grounding Check-In
2 min
chevron_right
air
Mindful Breathing
3 min
chevron_right
label
Thought Labeling
3 min
chevron_right
lightbulb
Cognitive Reframe
3 min
chevron_right
wb_sunny
Positive Visualization
2 min
chevron_right
How it works

Calm your mind in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What is your main goal with this app?

Reduce daily anxiety and stress
Learn coping skills for anxious thoughts
Build a consistent mindfulness routine
Handle panic moments more effectively
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your experiences with anxiety and daily stress so the app can personalize your journey for maximum support.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Calm

Recognizing Anxious Thoughts
Guided Breathing Basics
Daily Check-In Practice
Evening Reflection Journal
Week 2Upcoming

Building Resilience

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a clear, step-by-step plan designed to help you manage anxiety and build lasting calm each day.

Today, May 25

6
V

Morning Check-In

Reflection • 2 min

Thought Awareness

Activity • 4 min

Guided Breathing Exercise

Activity • 6 min

Evening Reflection

Journal • 3 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Practice guided exercises, mindful routines, and calming techniques tailored to your needs—just a few minutes each day.

Your Progress

Calm Sessions Completed

18 total

+4 in the last week

FebruaryMay

Minutes Spent Practicing

74 min

+22 in the last week

FebruaryMay
4

Track progress & see real results

Monitor your growth, celebrate achievements, and notice real improvements in your mood and peace of mind over time.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

See how Dr Shirley Barr MD has changed lives around the world

Join millions of people achieving their goals on Studio

Quote
Wow. I really felt supported with this app. It helped me calm down when I needed it and made me feel safer. Whenever I feel myself obsessing, I know what to do.
Janie's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Janie
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
I didn't realise there were so many reasons for anxiety, not just psychological but also things like hormones, diet. The content here just blew my mind
Will's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Will
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
Stoked that I'm sleeping better, just generally calmer. I'm reset at a much lower level of anxiety now, so things just don't upset me anymore
Rachel's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Rachel
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
I'm so happy I found Dr Shirley. I was freaking out, constantly on edge. Now, I know I'm not broken. I just needed someone to explain what was on going on.
Cecilia's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Cecilia
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
What will I learn in this app?
expand_more
How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for beginners?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
What kind of support is available?
expand_more
Today's the day

Start calming your mind and taking control of your anxiety

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized anxiety management plan. Start achieving your peace of mind goals today alongside Shirley Barr.