On this episode, I talk about my rollercoaster of a journey with pornography and how I recovered from it. What constitutes an addiction?How do you overcome something that you seem to have no control over? What is happening in the brain that keeps you stuck in this loop? How can you break free? I answer these, and more, on todays episode.
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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
Oct 2
"Am I stuck in survival mode?"
Today, I'm answering your top questions on trauma recovery, emotional processing, and breaking free from mental blocks. I'm diving deep into how to move out of functional freeze and start feeling again, what structure is actually needed in therapy sessions, and the hard but essen ... Show More
50m 48s
Sep 2
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
Jul 2020
Episode 190: Workaholism: The Only Culturally Celebrated Addiction That's Killing Us and How We Can Stop It
<p>There’s a pattern so many of us have been indoctrinated into that’s depleting our bodies, our relationships, our planet, our innovation, and even our productivity.</p> <p>What makes it so insidious is that we’re celebrated for it, and many of us spend our whole lives in a rewa ... Show More
1h 6m
Jan 2025
Diet culture is EVERYWHERE! How you can learn to cope
<p>In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving into the reality that diet culture is all around us – from social media to conversations with friends, it's hard to escape. <br/><br/>As an eating disorder coach, I know how overwhelming and triggering this ... Show More
13m 57s
Sep 2023
What if I never get better? – Tools & Strategies to Stay Hopeful & Focused on Recovery | Ep. 354
What if I never get better? This is a common and distressing fear that many people worry about. It can feel very depressing, it can be incredibly anxiety-provoking, and most of all, it can make you feel so alone. Today, I’m going to address the fear, “What if I never get better?” ... Show More
29m 16s
Jun 2025
Ep 299 You're not failing. You're surviving. Here's what to do instead.
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can't stick with it? You know what to eat, you've tried all the diets, and you're no stranger to discipline—but somehow, the old patterns keep pulling you back in. You end up feeling lik ... Show More
25m 40s