On this podcast episode, I talk about my experiences failing on the anxiety recovery journey and how they made me stronger. Failure is necessary for growth because we develop ourselves in that failure. We become more wise and failure helps us orient ourselves in the direction we want to go. It can leave us in the domain of the unknown, but in that unknown we ... Show More
Feb 4
342 | Groundhog Day (1993): From Nihilism to Meaning
On todays episode, I explore the film Groundhog Day as a metaphor for anxiety, repeated routines, and the journey from nihilism to meaning through service, skill-building, and better habits. Drawing on my own recovery, I offer practical takeaways—practice social interactions, bre ... Show More
38m 1s
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
Feb 2025
3482: How To Fall Down and Get Back Up Again by Chris Guillebeau on Failure as A Learning Experience
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Episode 3482:
Chris Guillebeau explores the inevitability of setbacks and the resilience needed to overcome them. By reframing fail ... Show More
9m 22s
Oct 2025
345. How to fall in love with failure
We think of failure as a terrible thing or something to be avoided. But when you learn to fall in love with failure, a whole new level of growth occurs that will have you seeing progress faster than ever. In our 20s, the so called failure-decade, we talk about how you can learn t ... Show More
38m 38s
Jul 2024
3244: Is Failure Good? by James Altucher on Self Improvement & Personal Development
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Episode 3244:
James Altucher challenges the glorification of failure, arguing that there's nothing inherently valuable in failing. ... Show More
9m 57s
Aug 2025
Anxiety Recovery: Mindset, Belief, and Motivation? | EP 324
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271214/open_sms">Send in a question or comment via text.</a></p><p>If you're struggling with anxiety disorders and constantly being told you need a positive mindset, stronger beliefs, and better mot ... Show More
30m 10s
Sep 2025
Rebuilding Self-Confidence After Failure (Overthinking Rehab)
Episode Description:. In this transformative episode of Overthinking Rehab, we delve deep into the process of rebuilding self-confidence after experiencing failure. Tune in as we explore effective strategies, actionable tips, and mindset shifts that can help you rise above setbac ... Show More
4m 12s
