On todays episode, I dive into health anxiety and why this can become a vicious cycle that can take over your life. I talk about obsessing and the reasons for it. I also get into the mindset of someone with health anxiety and why they tend to shrink their world down smaller and smaller. A very important episode for those who are confused and overwhelmed with ... 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
Aug 29
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
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