Mar 18
347 | "Am I Going Crazy?" | Worst Anxiety Symptom Explained
In this episode, I explain depersonalization and derealization—what they feel like, why they happen, and how many people experience emotional numbness, robotic sensations, and feeling detached from their body or surroundings. I also summarize research showing depersonalization as ... Show More
27m 30s
Mar 4
346 | Proven Strategies to Beat Anxiety
In this episode, I explore Aaron Beck’s CBT approach to treating anxiety by changing thoughts to shift emotion. I explain cognitive distortions, core beliefs, the cognitive model (situation → automatic thought → anxiety → avoidance), and practical tools like thought records and t ... Show More
30m 50s
Feb 25
345 | Why Health Anxiety Is on the Rise
In this episode, I announce the podcast rename to "From Fear to Freedom" and explore why health anxiety has surged since the 1980s and especially after COVID. I explain the body’s fear response, common triggers (distraction, social media, upbringing, lifestyle), and offer practic ... Show More
32m 52s
Aug 2025
Anxiety Recovery: Semantics and Choosing Words Wisely (Episode 123)
In this episode, we explore how the language we use to describe our anxiety experiences can either fuel our struggles or support our recovery. We examine the difference between helpful and unhelpful ways of talking about panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety symptoms.We ... Show More
47m 49s
Sep 2025
The Anxiety Equation (Part 1)
<p>Ever wonder why anxiety shows up and feels so overwhelming? In this episode, Amanda kicks off a mini-series by re-introducing a game-changing formula that makes sense of it all, what she calls, “The Anxiety Equation”. Once you see anxiety as a math problem, you realize you hav ... Show More
9m 55s
Oct 2025
Ep 474: Why Trying to “Fix” Anxiety Keeps You Stuck | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress
Why Trying to “Fix” Anxiety Keeps You Stuck | Understanding the Anxiety LoopMost people believe the key to healing from anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts is to get rid of them.But what if the harder you try to stop anxiety, the more anxious you actually become?In this episode ... Show More
8m 53s
Nov 2025
2. Why Am I Always Anxious? (The Threat Response)
In this episode, we explore why people with anxiety disorders often feel anxious most of the day. To understand this, we need to look at the body’s threat response, the system designed to protect us but which can become overactive and misfiring. I talk about how this response fue ... Show More
19m 6s
Oct 2025
#202 When Talking Isn't Enough: Rewiring the Anxious Mind
You can't really think your way out of anxiety - and that's exactly why so many people feel stuck after years of talk therapy. In this episode. I'll talk about how anxiety lives not just in your thoughts but in your body, nervous system, and that DAMN Amygdala. Join me!Since, my ... Show More
15m 25s
Oct 2025
How Anxiety Is Constructed In The Brain | Ep 327
Anxiety that you cannot control, that keeps coming back, that you don't understand and are terrified of, will trick you into believing that something is really wrong. But what if that intense fear you experience—while absolutely real—is based on a prediction your brain is making ... Show More
49m 10s
Feb 2025
Your Anxiety Is Not Special (This Is Good News) | EP 312
This week we're looking at why the anxious fear that bothers you most is NOT special - and why that's actually good news for your recovery.After receiving countless messages asking me to address specific fears (passing out, heart attacks, going insane), I've noticed a pattern: ev ... Show More
24m 26s
On this episode, I talk about that pesky and irritating sensation health anxiety sufferers face and why it won't seem to go away. Those body pains/zaps can spiral someone into catastrophic thinking and constant obsessing. I go over why this is the case and what you can do to break this cycle.
—The Anxiety Recovery Program—https://unpluganxiety.com/my-progr ... Show More
