Sep 9

Anxiety, OCD and the Cost of Negotiated Avoidance | EP 352

Every time you give in to an avoidance or a ritual, it seems reasonable. Skip one social event, spend a few extra minutes on a compulsion, take one "me day" instead of pushing through. In isolation, none of it feels like a big deal. What's the harm?That's the trap. Not the indivi ... Show More

23m 59s

Aug 26

Anxiety and OCD: The Strategy Mismatch Issue | EP 351

Anxiety disorders and OCD are what you get when a perfectly functioning brain applies its usual problem-solving strategies to the wrong problem. Your brain is good at solving things. The trouble is it keeps trying to solve something that isn't actually the problem, and that's wha ... Show More

29m 5s

Aug 12

Anxiety and Avoidance Explained | EP 350

Anxiety and avoidance go hand in hand, and most people struggling with an anxiety disorder have been told that avoidance makes things worse. But there's a lot of confusion in this community about what avoidance actually means. What are you avoiding? What aren't you avoiding? And ... Show More

22m 34s

Sep 2023

130. Driving Anxiety ft. Drew Linsalata

This week Alison is joined by Drew Linsalata, host of The Anxious Truth Podcast, to talk all things driving anxiety! Drew is not only a 'soon-to-be' counselor himself, but also someone who used to avoid driving for weeks at a time and is now fully recovered. How did he do this? L ... Show More

1h 5m

Mar 2023

#78 Exposure Therapy for Anxiety

What is exposure therapy? Join me as I talk a little about what exposure therapy is, and join me on my next adventure. Learn how I keep my anxiety under control. Follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theanxietydr/" target="_blank" rel="ugc ... Show More

13m 54s

Jul 2025

Getting Out Of An Anxious Head (Episode 117)

Send us Fan MailEver feel trapped in cycles of rumination, overthinking, and constant mental chatter about your anxiety? In this episode, Drew and Josh tackle the challenging question of how to "get out of your own head" without turning it into another exhausting battle.Starting ... Show More

37m 38s

Jan 2024

Episode 381: Is it Impossible to Thrive as a Therapist & Long-Distance Driving Anxiety

Hello friends! In today's episode, we delve into two compelling listener questions that many of you might find relatable: Confronting Career Anxiety in Private Practice: A newly licensed listener, transitioning from a non-profit agency to private ... Show More

33m 26s

Aug 2022

#47 Important Step to getting Rid of Anxiety

You might be thinking, what does self-love have to do with anxiety? Listen to find out. We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are doing something better! Ready to HEAL? Join my VIP Membership for weekly meditations, monthly group sessions, a ... Show More

14m 9s

Oct 2025

Anxiety Recovery - Learning To Believe In Yourself Again (Episode 131)

Send us Fan MailWhen anxiety and its relentless inner critic take hold, one of the most profound losses is the belief and trust in your own capability. In this episode, Drew and Josh explore how to rebuild self-trust after anxiety disorders erode your confidence in handling life' ... Show More

36m 53s

Jan 2024

What Does Anxiety Therapy Look Like? (Episode 45)

Send us Fan Mail"What does anxiety therapy look like?""What goes on in a session with an anxiety specialist?""How can I find the right therapist for me?"This week Drew and Josh address these questions, including a really interesting 12-minute mock therapy session to start the epi ... Show More

41m 38s

Aug 2024

Overcoming the Fear of Anxiety: Tips for Tackling Fear Head-On

#705 In this week’s episode of Anxiety Slayer, we’re responding to listener question about a common struggle many people face—managing the fear that comes with anxiety and, more specifically, the fear of anxiety, or having an anxiety attack. Thanks for listening! If you love our ... Show More

29m 15s

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