Apr 22
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 15
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 8
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
Jan 2020
Best of Anxiety Slayer: My anxiety has left me feeling housebound
We are responding to a listener question asking what helps when anxiety leads to feeling housebound or agoraphobic. With over 6.5 million downloads and hundreds of podcasts, Anxiety Slayer is a podcast for anyone who is suffering from PTSD, panic attacks, stress, and anxiety. Get ... Show More
17m 23s
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
On this episode, I talk about all things agoraphobia and what my life was like when I was struggling with it. Agoraphobia is the fear of losing control and dying out in a public place where you may feel trapped and helpless. Then, you may continuously avoid these places until you are no longer able to leave your house without feeling panic. I talk about what ... Show More
<p><strong data-start="0" data-end="19">In this episode...<br /></strong></p> <p>Are you afraid of what other people think of you? Worried they'll judge you negatively?</p> <p>You're not alone. In this episode, I share my personal journey with the fear of judgment and how it shap ... Show More
<p>What is exposure therapy? Join me as I talk a little about what exposure therapy is, and join me on my next adventure. Learn how I keep my anxiety under control. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theanxietydr/" target="_blank" rel="ugc ... Show More
