Congressman Adam Smith spent years quietly struggling with both anxiety and physical pain, while serving the people of his state and the entire country in Washington D.C. For many years, holding public office meant hiding things like mental health struggles, but things have changed recently. He speaks with host Morra Aarons-Mele about what his anxiety felt l ... Show More
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Shannon Watts on Neurodivergent Leadership and Burning It All Down
You can be an accomplished leader and still be terrified of what people think of you. Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and author of Fired Up, knows what it takes to lead through fear, criticism, and self-doubt. In this episode, I talk with Shannon about how she built ... Show More
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This Media Entrepreneur Can't Feel Anxious, Really | Mike Pesca
Imagine going through life without constantly worrying about things outside your control. Sounds pretty great, right? Veteran journalist and The Gist host Mike Pesca says his unusually high levels of anandamide, sometimes called the "bliss molecule," give him exactly that experie ... Show More
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EP91: 99 Ways to Own Your Anxiety
<p>Julian Brass shares his journey from letting anxiety run his life to how he now owns his anxiety and uses it to his advantage. He chats with Taylor about his new book, and the two share how they own their anxiety in their bodies, minds, and souls. </p> <p><em>RESOURCES</em>< ... Show More
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May 2023
The benefits of not being a jerk to yourself | Dan Harris
After more than two decades as an anchor for ABC News, Dan Harris had a panic attack on-air . After that, he devoted himself to a life of meditation and mindfulness. But then an anonymous survey of his family, friends and colleagues turned up some brutal feedback -- he was still ... Show More
40m 7s
Nov 2023
395. Difficult Conversation as the Precondition to Progress | Adam Smith
Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with lawyer, state representative, and author Adam Smith. They discuss his new book “Lost and Broken: My Journey Back from Chronic Pain and Crippling Anxiety.” From this they explore the differences between cognitive and behavioral therapy, the dog ... Show More
1h 57m
Nov 2022
213 | My History with Health Anxiety
<p>On this episode, I talk about my experiences with health anxiety and agoraphobia. What was my life like? I go over my obsessive habits, my catastrophic thoughts, and the moment I decided to change. We all have to make some sort of sacrifice in order for our circumstances to sh ... Show More
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