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 2019

413 - How to Beat Social Anxiety

In this episode, we talk about how to tackle social anxiety. Join Blinkist: http://blinkist.com/tinyleaps Key Points: Why social anxiety is hard to deal with Why you sometimes need to "just do it" How deep breathing helps with anxiety Important Links: 6 Ways to Overcome Social An ... Show More

17m 41s

Sep 2023

Why your anxiety is so physical + how to get rid of social anxiety for good

I can't write a title long enough to capture all that's in this episode but it is a banger. It is probably one of the most helpful ones I've ever recorded. It's practical, it's back to basics to some degrees and while I set out to talk with an expert about the physical manifestat ... Show More

1h 4m

Mar 2023

What Kind Of Anxiety Do I Have? (Episode 002)

Drew and Josh take a whistle-stop tour of some of the most common forms of anxiety disorder. 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

Apr 2025

Driving Anxiety and Driving Exposure | EP 315

Navigating driving anxiety with exposure therapy—but not how you might think. In this episode, Drew Linsalata (therapist, author, and former anxiety sufferer) challenges common misconceptions about addressing driving anxiety. Learn why the feeling is the exposure, not the driving ... Show More

30m 39s

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

Mar 2023

Exercise to boost self esteem today

In this episode... Do you beat yourself up because of Social Anxiety? Sebastiaan will guide you on how to be more compassionate toward yourself, and how doing so boosts your self-esteem and reduces Social Anxiety. To learn more about how to stop worr ... Show More

7m 38s

Feb 2025

Revealing the Surprising Nature of Anxiety Symptoms

Break free from fear today! Get step-by-step guidance, clear subconscious blocks, and reclaim your peace. Click here to start healing!: <a href= "https://theanxietyguy.com/trauma-healing-for-anxiety/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">The Inner CIr ... Show More

15m 10s

Apr 2021

65 - Friday Fix: The First Step in Taming Your Anxiety

The way you respond to feelings of anxiety makes a huge difference in how intense these emotions become and how long they last. There may be some mistakes you’re making that are actually making your anxiety worse. Fortunately, learning about anxiety can help you figure out how to ... Show More

9m 51s

Mar 2025

Why Is My Anxiety Worse in the Morning? Here's What You Need to Know

Struggling with health anxiety? isn't it time you started healing it at the root? <a href= "https://theanxietyguy.com/health-anxiety-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to get started</a>. Podcast des ... Show More

12m 18s

Jan 2025

Healing from Anxiety Disorders: What Recovery Really Feels Like

The highlight of this podcast episode is the <a href= "https://theanxietyguy.com/health-anxiety-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Health Anxiety Recovery Program</a>, a transformative approach to overcoming health fears and mental ... Show More

11m 39s

199 | Social Anxiety