In part 3 of the Groundhog Day movie interpretation series, I go talk about the final part of the movie and its deep meanings embedded within the story. The main question the movie is answering is: how does someone who is stuck in a loop of self destructive patterns break free from it? A must listen!
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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
Oct 2021
Untimely Reflections #4: At the Movies! Reviewing, “When Nietzsche Wept” (2007) Featuring, my wife.
This is the twentieth episode of the podcast! Maybe the smallest of milestones, but we decided to celebrate. It's a bit unusual for me to do two Untimely Reflections in a row, but hopefully it'll be as fun for everyone else as it was for me.
Today, I'm sitting down with my wife A ... Show More
57m 42s
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
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
May 2024
145. Understand the Role of Anxiety in Binge Eating Recovery with Jenna Overbaugh (@jenna.overbaugh)
<p>In today's episode, we are joined by <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/jenna.overbaugh" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Jenna Overbaugh</a>, a renowned therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety, to explore the intricate connection between anxiety and binge eating. Jenna dive ... Show More
53m 4s
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
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>The highlight of this podcast episode is the <a href= "https://theanxietyguy.com/health-anxiety-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Health Anxiety Recovery Program</em></a>, a transformative approach to overcoming health fears and mental ... Show More
