On this episode, I talk about what beliefs are and why they keep you stuck in the anxiety cycle. Why does change seem so unrealistic? How can you pin point your beliefs and work to break them entirely? I answer these questions and more on this podcast episode.
Apr 22
350 | How Anxiety Circuits Hijack Your Brain | And What To Do
On today's episode, I break down the brain circuits behind anxiety—the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and the HPA axis—and show how they create panic, overgeneralization, and sleeplessness. I then explain, in plain terms, why anxiety feels overwhelming and how chronic ... Show More
26m 33s
Apr 15
349 | Healing Trauma and Building A Better Life | Dana Hargus
On todays episode, I speak with Dana Hargus founder of Restore of Ada and we discuss trauma-informed approaches to calm the nervous system, biofeedback strategies, and rebuilding resilience after chronic stress. Dana explains how trauma can affect anyone and why treating the body ... Show More
49m 34s
Apr 8
348 | Why You Can’t Stop Checking Your Body (Health Anxiety Explained)
Today, I break down why people with health anxiety obsessively check their bodies, how that checking fuels a loop of fear and hyper-awareness, and how intolerance of uncertainty and misinterpreting normal sensations keep the cycle going. I outline clear, practical steps to break ... Show More
35m 1s
Nov 2023
Ep 298: What Beliefs Are You Subconsciously Tied To?
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Are you feeling like you're stuck in your old patterns, trying to change them, but not seeing progress?
In this episode, I discuss how your subconscious beliefs shape your life; often without you even realizing it. I explain how these hidden belief ... Show More
42m 3s
May 2025
Ep. 138 Why Do We People Please & What Can We Do About It? (The Science)
It's deep dive episode time again!In this episode, we’ll break down the psychology of people-pleasing, why it happens, what science says about it, and—most importantly— I’m speaking to the amazing psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell, all about how to manage your people pleasing tra ... Show More
13m 45s
Aug 2025
How Your Beliefs Create Your Reality (The Science of Self-Fulfilling Prophecies)
Do your thoughts actually shape your reality? In today’s episode, I’ll show you how self-fulfilling prophecies, your reticular activating system, and even the beliefs you hold about yourself are literally creating the world you see. I’ll break down the science, psychology, and re ... Show More
19m 14s
Sep 2025
3742: Welcome to the Real World by Chris Guillebeau on Independence and Unconventional Choices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3742: Chris Guillebeau challenges the dismissive phrase “welcome to the real world,” showing how it’s often used to stifle ... Show More
8m 51s