On todays episode, I talk about the process in which you can achieve success in your self-development journey. How can we stick to a routine that we know to be beneficial? What is our best bet forward in order to buttress ourselves from the uncertainty of existence? Tune in for a rich and informative 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
Jan 2025
264. How to set goals you'll actually achieve
We are writing and thinking about your goals all wrong and in today's episode I want to discuss how we can think about our goals in a manner that will make us more successful! Whether it's a fitness goal, financial, personal, career or relationship goal, this formula works for al ... Show More
35m 28s
Aug 1
How to Think Like the Stoics (and Stop Anxiety)
Have you ever thought about the worst-case scenario in your life and how it could actually help you succeed? In this episode, I’ll show you the power of negative visualization (also known as defensive pessimism) and why visualizing failure can give you clarity, reduce anxiety, an ... Show More
15m 52s
Sep 28
How To Stop Feeling Stuck In Life
If you’ve been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or like life just isn’t moving forward — this episode is for you.In just a few minutes, I’ll share one powerful question that can completely shift your mindset, spark self-accountability, and reignite momentum in your life. No fluff, no ... Show More
8m 12s
Sep 2024
3314: How Can We Have Faith When Things Don't Look Good In The Moment by Allison Carmen on Overcoming Anxiety
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Episode 3314:
Allison Carmen explores how to cultivate faith during challenging times by introducing the concept of "Maybe." When f ... Show More
8m 18s
Feb 2025
3484: When You’re Feeling Self-Doubt and A Lack of Motivation by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-Compassion
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Episode 3484:
Leo Babauta shares a mindful approach to navigating these tough moments with self-compassion, small intentional actio ... Show More
9m 21s