6. Anxiety: Nothing is working!

In Episode 20, we explore perfectionism in anxiety recovery and why trying to recover “perfectly” can keep you stuck. Many people approach desensitisation with rigid rules, constant self-monitoring, and pressure to get every step right. Ironically, that perfectionistic mindset of ... Show More

In Episode 19, we look at sleep anxiety and the question of how to fall asleep when you feel anxious. Many people with anxiety disorders become preoccupied with sleep, trying to optimise it, worrying about not getting enough, or fearing that poor sleep will make anxiety worse.In ... Show More

In Episode 18, The Best Technique for Anxiety, we look at why many popular techniques from the wellness space or general therapy approaches can become unhelpful when applied to anxiety disorders. What often starts as a tool can quickly turn into a compulsion or a quick fix behavi ... Show More

As bad as it feels, anxiety is essential, says psychotherapist Britt Frank, author of The Science of Stuck. It can be a helpful warning signal that something is off, or even dangerous. But when anxiety hits, it's hard to remember its importance. In this episode, Frank explains wh ... Show More

<p>Why do we worry and how can we deal with it? Why do we get anxious? Where does anxiety come from? Anxiety or worry is a hard feeling to overcome, but it’s a universal human emotion. In this episode, we explore anxiety with clinical psychologist Eileen Kennedy-Moore, also known ... Show More

Anxiety often convinces us that our fears are facts. In this episode, Rosie unpacks how unchecked thoughts shape our reality and offers a simple mindfulness practice — asking “Is it true? Is it useful? Is it kind?” — to break spirals, challenge fear, and find clarity in uncertain ... Show More

Getting out of our Cave, after we start feeling better. Navigating Frustration and Life After Anxiety. Is it normal to feel frustrated and irritable when anxiety dissipates? Join me as I reflect on the journies I have seen and let's explore why this might happen. Let's move forwa ... Show More

Anxiety often disguises itself as control, convincing us that micromanaging every detail will keep us safe. In this episode, Rosie shares her own struggle with control, why it never truly works, and how letting go — even slightly — opens space for presence, resilience, and calm. ... Show More

<p>On today's episode, why do we get pulled into a spiral of anxiety when we focus on a particular sensation, specifically heart palpitations? Is there an underlying cause for these palpitations that my doctor cannot detect? It is common to feel trapped in your own body when you ... Show More

Anxiety often disguises itself as control, convincing us that peace comes from managing every detail. In this episode, Rosie reflects on compromise, presence, and letting go of the need to control. Learn how softening your grip can calm anxiety and restore balance. Learn more abo ... Show More

<p>On this episode, I talk about the cycle of anxiety and why it never seems to get any better. One of the biggest confusions anxiety can produce is the constant appearance of new bodily symptoms after others disappear. I then go over what the solutions are to this vicious cycle. ... Show More

We all get anxious at times, but what we forget in those moments is that anxiety is just there to protect us, it's trying to do its job, and the more we lean in and play along, the more we start to feel in control again. In today's episode, we break down the four ways I've made m ... Show More