Anxiety doesn’t have to be the thing that holds you back, it can actually be the spark that pushes you forward. In this episode, I sit down with Whitney Johnson, one of the world’s leading experts on personal disruption, to talk about what it really means to disrupt yourself and why growth often comes with discomfort, fear, and uncertainty. Whitney opens up ... Show More
Nov 20
How To Heal After A Layoff with Yowei Shaw
Layoffs do more than drain your bank account, they shake your sense of worth, belonging, and identity. In this episode, Yowei Shaw, an emotional investigative journalist shares what it felt like to get laid off from NPR, why the experience upends identity and dignity, and how the ... Show More
36m 40s
Nov 18
AI, ADHD, And Humanness with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary
Is your anxiety about AI actually trying to help you? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary to talk about AI anxiety, overdiagnosis, ADHD, and why we’ve medicalized so much of our emotional life that we’ve lost sight of what it means to be human. Tracy shares w ... Show More
54m 17s
Nov 13
Brad Feld on OCD, Depression, and the Courage to Be Honest
Stigma loses its power when leaders tell the truth. In this episode, venture investor and Techstars co-founder Brad Feld shares why he went public about depression and OCD, how a 2013 crash led to a decade of deep therapy, and why aligning what you feel, say, and do is a leadersh ... Show More
59m 4s
Jun 2025
#951 - Dr Russell Kennedy - How To Fix Your Brain’s Addiction To Anxiety & Worry
Dr. Russell Kennedy is a neuroscientist specializing in anxiety treatment, physician, and an author. Why is anxiety so common now? It once helped us survive, like when we were being chased by lions. But today, we feel it even when there's no real threat. So what's going on? What ... Show More
1h 11m
May 2025
#941 - Martha Beck - How to Break Free From Chronic Anxiety
Martha Beck is a sociologist, life coach, and an author. Why is anxiety so widespread today? It feels like nearly everyone is struggling with it in some form, but where does it come from, and what are the most effective ways to manage it or overcome it completely? Expect to learn ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2017
TAP 218 - Stephanie Dalfonzo - There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Solution For Anxiety
Summary: This week I chat with Stephanie Dalfonzo. Her first career was as “Stevie Knox,” one of South Florida’s most popular radio DJs but over 20 years later, Stephanie is now a Speaker, Spiritual Healer and Coach, Yoga Teacher and Certified Hypnotist (among other things). We d ... Show More
46m 12s
Sep 2024
3327: Deal With Anxiety By Making a “Dread” List by Tonya Lester on Resiliency & Taking Action
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Episode 3327:
Tonya Lester shares a transformative strategy for dealing with anxiety by creating a "dread list" of all the tasks yo ... Show More
10m 24s
Mar 2025
Wendy Suzuki: 2 Powerful Tools To Use When You Feel Stressed Out (This Will Lower Your Anxiety in 1 Minute)
What’s one thing that’s been stressing you out lately? Have you noticed any physical signs of stress in your body? Today, Jay with renowned neuroscientist, professor, and author Dr. Wendy Suzuki to explore the science of anxiety, stress, and resilience. Wendy is the author of Goo ... Show More
1h 25m
Mar 2024
280 | One Symptom Leaves, Another Appears? | Anxiety Q&A
<p>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 understandin ... Show More
27m 29s
Sep 16
The Secret Path To End Social Anxiety
Most people try to manage their social anxiety — rehearsing what to say, overanalyzing every conversation, and worrying endlessly about what others think. But what if you didn’t have to manage it anymore? In this powerful episode, I share what it takes to eliminate social anxiety ... Show More
19m 29s
Feb 2025
#897 - Steve Magness - How Nervous People Can Perform Under Pressure
Steve Magness is a performance coach, author, and sports scientist.
Performing under pressure isn’t easy. Whether it’s a big test, a game, or a presentation, nerves often get in the way. So how do you stay calm and do your best? How can you turn pressure into an advantage?
Expect ... Show More
1h 10m