On this episode, I talk about step #6 of the recovery process: facing your fears. It is important to first understand the fear response (the amygdala) so that you can work with it to overcome anxiety. Why do panic attacks come "out of the blue?" What do you do when this happens? Why confront your fears? These questions will be answered on this powerful episo ... Show More
Apr 2026
350 | How Anxiety Circuits Hijack Your Brain | And What To Do
On today's episode, I break down the brain circuits behind anxiety—the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and the HPA axis—and show how they create panic, overgeneralization, and sleeplessness. I then explain, in plain terms, why anxiety feels overwhelming and how chronic ... Show More
26m 33s
Apr 2026
349 | Healing Trauma and Building A Better Life | Dana Hargus
On todays episode, I speak with Dana Hargus founder of Restore of Ada and we discuss trauma-informed approaches to calm the nervous system, biofeedback strategies, and rebuilding resilience after chronic stress. Dana explains how trauma can affect anyone and why treating the body ... Show More
49m 34s
Apr 2026
348 | Why You Can’t Stop Checking Your Body (Health Anxiety Explained)
Today, I break down why people with health anxiety obsessively check their bodies, how that checking fuels a loop of fear and hyper-awareness, and how intolerance of uncertainty and misinterpreting normal sensations keep the cycle going. I outline clear, practical steps to break ... Show More
35m 1s
Jun 2024
How to Overcome Anxiety and Fear of the Future || Ep. 60
<p>How do you overcome fear and anxiety? In this episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, Tanner gives 3 tips to overcome anxiety. We'll discuss how to refocus on what truly matters, re-direct your thoughts to positive outcomes, and re-centering by staying present.</p>
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11m 36s
Sep 2025
[Rebroadcast] Overcoming Anxiety I: Feel the Fear
#266: Overcoming anxiety occurs in three successive stages. In this first installment of a three episode series, we discuss stage one: confronting the trigger of anxiety head-on, embracing the fear. Over time, the trigger will habituate; as you challenge yourself, the fear you ex ... Show More
32m 46s
Aug 2024
Overcoming the Fear of Anxiety: Tips for Tackling Fear Head-On
#705 In this week’s episode of Anxiety Slayer, we’re responding to listener question about a common struggle many people face—managing the fear that comes with anxiety and, more specifically, the fear of anxiety, or having an anxiety attack. Thanks for listening! If you love our ... Show More
29m 15s
Jul 2022
How Facing Fears Turns Fear Into Fuel
In this episode, we talk about how facing your fears turns fear into fuel.
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8m 24s
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