For those with health anxiety, worrying about sickness can be a constant struggle that can harm their mental health, relationships and even physical health. Karen Lynn Cassiday, PhD, author of the book “Freedom from Health Anxiety,” talks about how to recognize health anxiety (once known as hypochondria), why the internet and “Dr. Google” can make health anx ... Show More
Aug 20
Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD
From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, statistics and probability. Ellen Peters, PhD, author of “Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Number ... Show More
35m 22s
Aug 13
Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD
What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where Y ... Show More
43m 42s
Aug 6
Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD
Why do people like to watch scary movies or listen to sad songs? Why do we run marathons and raise children, even though both of those pursuits come with struggle and pain? Paul Bloom, PhD, discusses why suffering is linked to meaning in life, the connection between pleasure and ... Show More
23m 18s
Jun 2020
82 | What is Health Anxiety?
On episode #82, I answer the question - what is health anxiety? Also known as hypochondria, health anxiety can take over your life. When I suffered from it, I would continuously obsess over different areas of my body for weeks thinking that this strange mark on my skin or sensati ... Show More
23m 8s
Apr 2025
How to Stop Health Anxiety Spirals (And Trust Your Body Again)
When health anxiety takes over, it feels impossible to trust your body — or your thoughts. In this episode, we’re talking about why health anxiety spirals happen, how it tricks you into worst-case thinking, and gentle ways to start breaking the cycle. Whether you’re stuck in Goog ... Show More
25m 12s
Nov 2023
Going Beyond Fear: Unraveling Health Anxiety
Your health anxiety recovery begins today, Click Here to Get Started. For all show notes for this podcast episode Click Here. In this episode, we dissect the fabric of health anxiety, exploring the dichotomy between the lower self and the higher self. We unravel the reasons why w ... Show More
10m 39s
Nov 2023
5 Ways Anxiety Causes Us Unexpected Suffering
Your health anxiety recovery begins today, Click Here to Get Started. All show notes for this episode can be found right here. Anxiety, the silent tormentor, creeps into our lives like a shadow, weaving its intricate web of unease and fear. While its impact on mental health is w ... Show More
12m 25s