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Feb 11
343 | DESIRE | Chained to Cravings
This episode explores the nature of desire — from dopaminergic cravings and consumer addiction to the spiritual and practical path of surrender. It examines how modern stimuli (screens, food, games) tap into core human needs, and offers perspectives from David R. Hawkins, Buddhis ... Show More
32m 1s
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
Apr 2025
Doing ... And NOT Doing ... In Anxiety Recovery (Episode 107)
When working on anxiety recovery, sometimes we're DOING. Other times we have to focus on NOT doing. How confusing is that!?This week Drew and Josh are chatting about how DOING things specific to anxiety recovery and NOT DOING things specific to anxiety recovery are related and ho ... Show More
40m 24s
May 2025
Anxiety Recovery: Worse Before Better - Part II (Episode 110)
"Help! I started doing exposures and trying to accept my anxiety and its getting worse!"This is a very common experience in anxiety disorder recovery. Its been spoken about at great length in the community surrounding the Disordered podcast. This week we're tackling the "worse be ... Show More
41m 22s
Mar 2025
Anxiety and "Incomplete" Recovery (Episode 104)
Do you feel like you've "mostly" overcome your chronic or disordered anxiety issues but there are still challenges that linger? Maybe you've felt fully recovered once before, or even several times before, but you keep finding yourself back in the thick of it or unable to overcome ... Show More
38m 11s
Oct 2025
How Long Does De-Sensitization Take? (Episode 128)
One of the most common questions we hear from people working through anxiety disorders and OCD is: "How long is this going to take?" In this episode, Drew and Josh tackle the timeline question head-on—but probably not in the way you're expecting.We explore why asking "how long un ... Show More
37m 11s
Jan 2025
Healing from Anxiety Disorders: What Recovery Really Feels Like
11m 39s
Mar 2023
How We Got Better (Episode 003)
<p>Join Josh and Drew as they share <strong>their own experiences of anxiety recovery and what it means to get better</strong> when you're struggling with an anxiety disorder. Common themes in this episode include:</p>
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<li>Eliminating avoidance</li>
<li>Choosing to wil ... Show More
34m 1s
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
Apr 2025
Tired of Trying to Heal? This Is for You
11m 24s
Mar 2025
Why Is My Anxiety Worse in the Morning? Here's What You Need to Know
12m 18s
Feb 2025
The Anxiety Thinking Trap: The Hidden Reasons You're Still Anxious
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On this podcast episode, I talk about setbacks and how you can challenge them so that you do not end up back in your old patterns. A setback may be: giving into an impulsive pleasure, overreacting to a symptom of anxiety, reassurance seeking, or searching Dr. Google. I then talk about the unconscious mind/ego and why it wants to remain in its familiar ways. ... Show More
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