In this episode, I speak with clinician Anthony Verdino about his new book, CBT Simplified. We cover core CBT ideas — the cognitive triangle, self-monitoring, acceptance, cognitive restructuring, the ABC model, and behavioral activation — and how simple, repeatable practices can break rumination, catastrophic thinking, and avoidance.
We also discuss building ... Show More
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
35m 1s
Jan 2024
ABCDEFGHIs of Anxiety Mastery: Insights from Anxiety Rx 2.0
Welcome to the AnxietyRx podcast! After a rejuvenating break, I'm thrilled to share exciting news about the revised edition of my book, Anxiety Rx. In this upcoming edition, I've seamlessly integrated isolated points from the first version, creating a more cohesive and insightful ... Show More
44m 23s
Apr 2022
Using Mindfulness To Overcome Anxiety
In this episode, in our Mindful Monday segment, we get tips on Using Mindfulness To Overcome Anxiety.
Go to https://7goodminutes.com/podcast/overcome-anxiety for full show notes.
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8m 29s
Apr 2024
966-Empower Your Mental Health_ a Crash Course in CBT, DBT and ACT
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Types of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
00:01:50 - Choosing the Right Therapy Approach
00:03:43 - The Connection Between Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors
00:05:16 - The Difference Between Skills and Methods in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
00:07:05 - Rational E ... Show More
18m 1s
Apr 2024
3153: Q&A - Social Anxiety Coping Strategies - Thoughts and Strategies For Managing Social Anxiety and Therapy
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Episode 3153:
Explore practical coping strategies for social anxiety with Greg Audino as he addresses a listener's quest for better ... Show More
10m 14s