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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Mar 18
347 | "Am I Going Crazy?" | Worst Anxiety Symptom Explained
In this episode, I explain depersonalization and derealization—what they feel like, why they happen, and how many people experience emotional numbness, robotic sensations, and feeling detached from their body or surroundings. I also summarize research showing depersonalization as ... Show More
27m 30s
Mar 4
346 | Proven Strategies to Beat Anxiety
In this episode, I explore Aaron Beck’s CBT approach to treating anxiety by changing thoughts to shift emotion. I explain cognitive distortions, core beliefs, the cognitive model (situation → automatic thought → anxiety → avoidance), and practical tools like thought records and t ... Show More
30m 50s
Feb 25
345 | Why Health Anxiety Is on the Rise
In this episode, I announce the podcast rename to "From Fear to Freedom" and explore why health anxiety has surged since the 1980s and especially after COVID. I explain the body’s fear response, common triggers (distraction, social media, upbringing, lifestyle), and offer practic ... Show More
32m 52s
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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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
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
Mar 2025
Mental, moral and physical laziness - how to beat our modern addictions
What if the path to a meaningful life isn't paved with comfort, but with deliberate discomfort? In this episode, we explore the insidious nature of "flabbiness" - not just of body, but of mind and spirit. We'll uncover how our modern world lulls us into a state of complacent exis ... Show More
20m 52s
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