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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 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
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
327. How trauma gets trapped in the body
We often think of trauma as something extreme - a dramatic, life-altering event. But trauma isn’t just what happened to us. It’s also how our body learned to survive. It can be quiet, subtle, and long-lasting, shaping how we live, cope, and exist in the world, often unconsciously ... Show More
54m 6s
Mar 2023
What Kind Of Anxiety Do I Have? (Episode 002)
<p>Drew and Josh take a whistle-stop tour of some of <strong>the most common forms of anxiety disorder</strong>. The guys take time to explain the difference between regular anxiety that all humans experience, and disordered anxiety which becomes a major life-impacting mental hea ... Show More
40m 43s
Jan 2025
Healing from Anxiety Disorders: What Recovery Really Feels Like
11m 39s
Mar 2025
Why Is My Anxiety Worse in the Morning? Here's What You Need to Know
12m 18s
Mar 2025
Dizziness from Anxiety? Here's What's Really Happening in Your Brain
14m 33s
Nov 2025
Why do I feel so numb? Why can't I cry? Working through Emotional Numbing and Dissociation
<p>Emotional numbing and dissociation is often a response to trauma, grief or loss. You might feel empty, dead inside, or like you can't cry. Numbness is a common symptom of PTSD.</p>
<p>Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: <a href='https://courses.the ... Show More
15m 14s
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
Mar 2025
EMDR Therapy: Addressing the Impact on Identity and Belief When Spiritual Trauma Happens
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for healing spiritual trauma. Many individuals experience profound emotional pain and confusion from harmful religious/spiritual/cult experiences, leading to fee ... Show More
33m 9s
On this episode, I dive deeper into trauma and how it links to the anxiety you are currently experiencing. I talk about the impact of high emotional events on our minds and bodies. I also answer the question: why do we keep reliving the past? An episode everyone needs to hear.
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