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
Aug 2025
Anxiety Recovery: Mindset, Belief, and Motivation? | EP 324
If you're struggling with anxiety disorders and constantly being told you need a positive mindset, stronger beliefs, and better motivation to recover, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down why these three concepts are tragically misunderstood and misapplied in anxiety recove ... Show More
30m 10s
May 2025
263 | 1 Mental Wellness Based Mindset Shift That Helped Me Break Free From Anxiety, Overthinking & Overanalyzing
In this powerful episode, I share one mindset shift that radically changed the way I relate to my thoughts—and brought peace instead of intense anxiety and ruminating. Rooted in mental wellness, faith, and nervous system regulation, this shift helped me realize: my thoughts are n ... Show More
13m 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
Oct 2025
Ep 474: Why Trying to “Fix” Anxiety Keeps You Stuck | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress
Why Trying to “Fix” Anxiety Keeps You Stuck | Understanding the Anxiety LoopMost people believe the key to healing from anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts is to get rid of them.But what if the harder you try to stop anxiety, the more anxious you actually become?In this episode ... Show More
8m 53s
On this episode, I answer your questions! Today, I answer: Where do you find meaning when you feel completely lost in anxiety? What can I do to change my negative self defeating thoughts? Why is it so hard to reach out to those who hold you accountable before a relapse? Tune in for a very powerful Q&A episode!
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