On today's episode, I wrestle with setbacks and how one can perceive them as a lesson rather than complete failure. Because it ain't complete failure, but an assessment on where you do not want to be in your life. Whether it is reassurance seeking, Dr. Google, body checking, sleeping in, Netflix binging, pornography, we all stumble back into our old ways.
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Apr 22
350 | How Anxiety Circuits Hijack Your Brain | And What To Do
On today's episode, I break down the brain circuits behind anxiety—the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and the HPA axis—and show how they create panic, overgeneralization, and sleeplessness. I then explain, in plain terms, why anxiety feels overwhelming and how chronic ... Show More
26m 33s
Apr 15
349 | Healing Trauma and Building A Better Life | Dana Hargus
On todays episode, I speak with Dana Hargus founder of Restore of Ada and we discuss trauma-informed approaches to calm the nervous system, biofeedback strategies, and rebuilding resilience after chronic stress. Dana explains how trauma can affect anyone and why treating the body ... Show More
49m 34s
Apr 8
348 | Why You Can’t Stop Checking Your Body (Health Anxiety Explained)
Today, I break down why people with health anxiety obsessively check their bodies, how that checking fuels a loop of fear and hyper-awareness, and how intolerance of uncertainty and misinterpreting normal sensations keep the cycle going. I outline clear, practical steps to break ... Show More
35m 1s
Feb 2025
3482: How To Fall Down and Get Back Up Again by Chris Guillebeau on Failure as A Learning Experience
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Episode 3482:
Chris Guillebeau explores the inevitability of setbacks and the resilience needed to overcome them. By reframing fail ... Show More
9m 52s
Apr 2025
How to Deal With The Mountain of Shame in Porn Addiction Recovery
<p>In this episode, I discuss the profound impact of shame on addiction, specifically focusing on porn addiction. I share personal insights and practical steps to break free from the cycle of shame, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, impermanence, recognizing one&apos ... Show More
17m 56s
Oct 2025
339. The psychology of rock bottom
Hitting rock bottom is one of the most painful human experiences - when the future is blurry, the past feels heavy, and you barely recognize the person staring back in the mirror. Maybe it’s the end of a relationship, losing your job, battling addiction, or simply feeling like ev ... Show More
40m 1s
Jun 2025
Maria's Success Story: I Thought I’d Have Back Pain Forever… Until THIS Happened
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Maria Redman—a dedicated night nurse, mom, and athlete—who refused to let chronic low back pain define her life. Discover how Maria transformed her daily struggles into a story of strength and resilience by embracing physical therapy, s ... Show More
22m 46s
Oct 2025
345. How to fall in love with failure
We think of failure as a terrible thing or something to be avoided. But when you learn to fall in love with failure, a whole new level of growth occurs that will have you seeing progress faster than ever. In our 20s, the so called failure-decade, we talk about how you can learn t ... Show More
38m 38s
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