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Mar 2023
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How We Got Better (Episode 003)

Josh Fletcher and Drew Linsalata
About this episode

Join Josh and Drew as they share their own experiences of anxiety recovery and what it means to get better when you're struggling with an anxiety disorder. Common themes in this episode include:

  • Eliminating avoidance
  • Choosing to willfully tolerate anxiety and the sensations/thoughts that come with it
  • Learning that you are capable of handling how you feel - even when highly anxious
  • Defining what it means to "get better" from an anxiety disorder

The guys also share listener victories and answer a question or two from the audience.

For more information about Josh, Drew and the Disordered podcast, visit us on the web at https://disordered.fm

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Disclaimer: Disordered is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to Disordered does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the hosts of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.


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