Send us Fan Mail One of the perfect storms in the anxiety disorder world is the combination of existential related anxiety with the sensations/experiences of depersonalization and derealization. Unfortunately for many, this is a common combination and it can be so difficult to understand and address that it seemed an episode dedicated to this issue was in or ... Show More
Sep 4
Anxiety And The "Yeah But" (Episode 171)
Send us Fan Mail"Yeah, but." Two words that show up constantly in anxiety recovery, right after a win. You did the thing, and before it can count, the mind adds a condition: yeah, but I had my water bottle with me, yeah, but I still felt anxious, yeah, but a real doctor might fin ... Show More
39m 6s
Aug 28
Anxiety, People Pleasing, and Self-Esteem (Episode 170)
Send us Fan MailNot everything is an anxiety disorder, but people pleasing and low self-esteem feed into it constantly. This week we talk about why the two overlap so heavily, and why learning to desensitize almost always requires putting yourself first, which can feel like the l ... Show More
50m 4s
May 2023
238 | Depersonalization & Derealization Explained
<p>Today, let us dive into the biggest and most debilitating symptom of anxiety: Depersonalization/Derealization. So many who experience Depersonalization feel like they are desperately trying to regain control of their uncontrollable bodies. But, when they don't succeed, they fe ... Show More
34m 34s
Jan 2024
269 | The Complexity of Life | Existential Philosophy
<p>On today's episode, I dive into the world of existentialism and why this reflects the anxiety, stress, and confusion you are currently combating. We inhabit a small walled off structure of known territory, surrounded by an ocean of complexity. When too much of this complexity ... Show More
27m 1s