On todays episode, I dive into some fantastic books on anxiety and personal development that will change the way you think. The first book, Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Pittman and Karle is about the two brain pathways that lead to anxiety and how to use them to lessen anxiety. The next, 12 More Rules for Life by Dr. Peterson, I read a passage from the chapt ... Show More
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
Nov 2022
EP11: Understanding, Recognizing, and Dealing with Anxiety
<p>Sarah Rice and Therapy Jeff are talking about that old classic, anxiety. Jeff provides a useful explanation of the actual science behind how anxiety works in your brain and what you can do to help yourself work through it when it feels like anxiety is really taking over. Sarah ... Show More
55m 44s
Mar 2025
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Hijacked by Cravings
<p>In this episode, I discuss the internal battle between the rational and survival parts of the brain, especially in the context of porn addiction. I introduce a science-backed technique to intercept amygdala hijacks, emphasize the power of labeling emotions to regain control, a ... Show More
11m 53s
Sep 16
The Anxiety Equation (Part 1)
<p>Ever wonder why anxiety shows up and feels so overwhelming? In this episode, Amanda kicks off a mini-series by re-introducing a game-changing formula that makes sense of it all, what she calls, “The Anxiety Equation”. Once you see anxiety as a math problem, you realize you hav ... Show More
9m 55s