On this episode, I talk about my feelings of loneliness while I was going through a confusing and chaotic time in my life. I also go over the underlying fears and habits that contributed to the feeling of lonliness and how I became more comfortable when being alone. When my addictions were at its worst, I felt the most alone.
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Dec 23
341 | My Biggest Life Lessons of 2025: Fatherhood, Focus & Faith
In this episode, I walk through my biggest life lessons from 2025, reflecting on how becoming a parent shook my routine and forced growth in patience, service, and faith. I share practical strategies for managing anxiety and distraction—widening your gaze to improve focus, creati ... Show More
43m 28s
Dec 10
340 | Anxiety Hell to Freedom | My Story
On the episode, I am featured as a guest on the Shift Weight Mastery podcast with Rita Black. We discuss my personal journey through anxiety, health anxiety, depersonalization, agoraphobia and social anxiety. I also share practical strategies like CBT, NLP, habit changes, visuali ... Show More
56m 29s
Nov 20
339 | Breaking the Anxious Identity
<p>This episode dissects the "anxious identity" — how beliefs, values and daily habits (like doomscrolling or bingeing) shape who you are and fuel anxiety.</p>
<p>I explore the higher self versus the lower self, explain how confronting discomfort rewires the brain, and show how s ... Show More
23m 13s
Sep 2023
268 - We All Get Lonely Sometimes, But There Are Healthy Ways to Cope With Feeling This Way
Being lonely really sucks. We've all experienced the moments where everyone we know seems to be busy—we haven't gotten a text back in hours, no one else is at home with us...even our pets can't be bothered with us! While the feeling of loneliness is never fun, we can learn ways t ... Show More
41m 40s
Jul 2024
3257: Are You Lonely by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in Progress on Mental Health & Wellbeing
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Episode 3257:
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui reflects on her experiences with loneliness as an introvert. She discusses how loneliness ... Show More
10m 4s
Apr 2024
Becoming Your Own Best Friend, Alone Time, & Self-Discovery
<div>Life can get so hectic that sometimes we forget to nurture the most important relationship in our life... the one with ourselves! Since high school, I've made it a point to have intentional alone time. In turn, I've grown my relationship with myself, gained more confidence, ... Show More
27m 38s
Apr 2023
Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad on Navigating Isolation, Loneliness, and Health EP 282
<p>Isolation and loneliness are often interchangeable, but is one more important than the other? My guest today, Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, reveals that both are essential to our health and well-being and can increase the risk of premature mortality. But what happens when one is ... Show More
50m 18s