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Apr 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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
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Oct 2024
#92 - A New Mindset Towards Anxiety
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I explore the common struggle of wanting anxiety to disappear and how this often makes the anxiety feel even stronger. Many people ask, “Why is my anxiety still here even after I’ve tried all the tools?” – let's discuss a helpfu ... Show More
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Dec 2024
668 Feeling Anxious? Small Changes That Can Make a Big Impact
<p dir="ltr">How much anxiety and fear are you walking around with on a daily basis? </p> <p dir="ltr">If you struggle with worry, fear, or anxiety consistently thrumming in the backdrop of your mind, it is worth it for you to take a look at where the roots of these thought patte ... Show More
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Apr 2024
#134 Anxiety Recovery
<p>What is anxiety recovery, and what does that look like? What does Overcoming anxiety mean? Is that even possible? Let's chat about it. Tune in for a dose of knowledge and support from Dr. Lisa.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are d ... Show More
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Aug 2024
#149 Anxiety's Role in Our Life
<p>Can we eliminate anxiety? Will it go away completely? Join me as I talk about the role of anxiety and answer the most commonly asked question. Will anxiety go away completely? Join me!</p><p><br></p><p>Learn all the techniques to help you with anxiety</p><p>Enroll in our <a hr ... Show More
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Health Anxiety & the Fear of Normal: Why Calm Feels Unsafe
👉 Want a structured path to recovery? Check out the Health Anxiety Recovery Program at anxietyguyprograms.com and start your healing journey today. Description: In this episode of The Health Anxiety Podcast, we dive deep into a hidden barrier to healing: the fear of normal. Many ... Show More
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On today's episode, I dive into your questions around anxiety. The first comes from Angie, and she asks: why does a new symptom show up after one goes away? I unravel the cycle of health anxiety - how it presents itself, how it triggers emotional reactions and how understanding this cycle is the first step towards breaking it. The next coms from Liam and he ... Show More
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Your health anxiety recovery begins today, <a href="https://dennissimsek.com/anxiety-programs/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here to Get Started</a>.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In today's episode of the health anxiety podcast I want to dive deep into ... Show More
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Your health anxiety recovery begins today, <a href="https://dennissimsek.com/anxiety-programs/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here to Get Started</a>.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Often, health anxiety habits can become lifestyle patterns that take us de ... Show More
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Your health anxiety recovery begins today, <a title="Health Anxiety Program" href= "https://theanxietyguy.com/health-anxiety-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here to Get Started</a>.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Today, on the health anxiety podcast ... Show More