Apr 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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
Aug 2024
Overcoming the Fear of Anxiety: Tips for Tackling Fear Head-On
#705 In this week’s episode of Anxiety Slayer, we’re responding to listener question about a common struggle many people face—managing the fear that comes with anxiety and, more specifically, the fear of anxiety, or having an anxiety attack. Thanks for listening! If you love our ... Show More
29m 15s
Apr 2025
Overcoming your fear of being perceived (rerun)
Our fear of being perceived is more than just social anxiety, its a real phobia around being scrutinised, observed and primarily judged by others. It's also greatly limiting your potential and ability to be your true self. But there is a way through, there is a way to escape the ... Show More
44m 54s
Jan 2020
Best of Anxiety Slayer: My anxiety has left me feeling housebound
We are responding to a listener question asking what helps when anxiety leads to feeling housebound or agoraphobic. With over 6.5 million downloads and hundreds of podcasts, Anxiety Slayer is a podcast for anyone who is suffering from PTSD, panic attacks, stress, and anxiety. Get ... Show More
17m 23s
Aug 2024
225. Overcome your fear of being perceived
Our fear of being perceived is more than just social anxiety, its a real phobia around being scrutinised, observed and primarily judged by others. It's also greatly limiting your potential and ability to be your true self. But there is a way through, there is a way to escape the ... Show More
43m 6s
On this episode, I talk about a common outcome of consistent anxiety, agoraphobia. This is when someone shrinks their world smaller and smaller by avoiding environments that make them feel trapped and judged. I go into my story with agoraphobia as well as the beginning steps to overcoming it.
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<p><strong data-start="0" data-end="19">In this episode...<br /></strong></p> <p>Are you afraid of what other people think of you? Worried they'll judge you negatively?</p> <p>You're not alone. In this episode, I share my personal journey with the fear of judgment and how it shap ... Show More
<p>What is exposure therapy? Join me as I talk a little about what exposure therapy is, and join me on my next adventure. Learn how I keep my anxiety under control. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theanxietydr/" target="_blank" rel="ugc ... Show More
