On this episode, I talk about my experiences with cold showers and how this can help strengthen the mind. Overcoming fear is constant exposure to what it is you are most afraid of. Could you not look at cold showers as a tool to increase your pain tolerance? To aid in the facing other challenges that you know are coming your way? Listen to this!
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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
Jan 2025
Cold Exposure for Mental Health
Can cold exposure improve your mental health? In this episode, we explore the science behind cold therapy methods like ice baths, cryotherapy, cold-water swimming, and cold showers. Backed by research, we dive into the physiological and psychological effects of cold exposure, inc ... Show More
1h 36m
Feb 2025
How to Manage Stress & Anxiety for Stronger Self-Esteem
<p>In this episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Podcast, we tackle one of the biggest challenges to personal growth—stress and anxiety. Whether you're dealing with work pressure, self-doubt, or daily life struggles, learning how to manage stress effectively is ke ... Show More
13m 47s