On part two of this series, I talk about three more books that have greatly impacted my life. The books are: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, and The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge. I read powerful passages from these great books that I found to be essential knowledge for self development.
—The Anx ... Show More
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
Oct 23
338 | The Pornography Trap | The 7 Stage Addiction Cycle
<p>This episode explores the cycle of addiction—especially pornography—through neuroscience, personal narrative, and practical recovery steps. I explain how dopamine, triggers, and withdrawal create craving, outline a seven-step sequence of addiction, and offer strategies (replac ... Show More
42m 46s
Oct 1
337 | Persevere and Overcome Challenge | Dr. Kate Lund
<p>Dr. Kate Lund joins the Anxiety Project to share her journey from childhood illness to clinical psychologist and author of Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting. We discuss building resilience through small, consistent habits—relaxation responses, journaling, routines, so ... Show More
47m 29s
Feb 2025
Robert Greene on Power, Purpose, Struggle, and Love
<p><em>What does it mean to develop mastery of self and mastery of craft? That’s a foundational question.</em></p><p>Today, I’m <em>really</em> excited to welcome back to the podcast, one of the great minds of our time—Robert Greene. You probably know Robert as the author of some ... Show More
1h 18m
Mar 2025
Sara Raymond Interview: The Mindful Movement Meditation Queen
<p>Watch the YouTube video version at <a href='https://youtu.be/wHaJh_Ls7c0'>https://youtu.be/wHaJh_Ls7c0</a> - My guest today is Sara Raymond, a Hypnotherapist, Master Pilates Instructor, and a Trauma-Informed Master Coach. In 2016, she and her husband, Les, founded The Mindful ... Show More
42m 48s
Sep 2
A New Earth - Chapter 8, Section 12 The Discovery of Inner Space - Inner Body Awareness
The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and BarbaraIn this episode, we cover "A New Earth - Chapter 8, Section 12 The Discovery of Inner Space - Inner Body Awareness" by Eckhart Tolle. Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright have been studying Eckhart Tolle' ... Show More
11m 46s
Aug 28
A New Earth - Chapter 8, Section 11 The Discovery of Inner Space - Addictions
The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and BarbaraIn this episode, we cover "A New Earth - Chapter 8, Section 11 The Discovery of Inner Space - Addictions" by Eckhart Tolle. Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright have been studying Eckhart Tolle's work for ... Show More
15m 48s
Apr 2025
Stoic Advice for Handling Setbacks, Insults, and Death | William Irvine
<p dir="ltr">How to boost your psychological immune system, the stoic way.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.williambirvine.com/">William "Bill" Irvine</a> is the emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is the ... Show More
1h 14m