Can achievement become a coping mechanism? In this classic episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and former Facebook and Twitter growth leader Andy Johns to talk about the connection between childhood trauma, anxiety, achievement, and self-worth. Andy shares how growing up with instability, loss, and trauma shaped his relentless drive to succeed, ... Show More
Jun 11
This U.S. Congressman Gives His Anxiety A Job To Do with Adam Smith
What if achievement doesn't have to come from suffering? I sit down with Congressman Adam Smith to talk about the complicated relationship between anxiety, achievement, and self-worth. Adam shares his journey through panic attacks, psychotherapy, chronic pain recovery, and the di ... Show More
42m 41s
Jun 9
Exploring Gender At Work And "Work Life Conflict" With Dr. David Smith
Why does modern work feel impossible for so many families? In this episode, I talk with sociologist, former Navy pilot, and workplace researcher Dr. David Smith about why so many modern couples feel trapped in work-life conflict, how to navigate the structural stress of dual-care ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2020
88 | Being With an Anxiety Sufferer
<p>On this episode, I talk about my relationship with Maggie and what the relationship was like when I was suffering from health anxiety. I go over my dependent anxious years, why we almost split apart, and how our connection improved once I began to take responsibility for my an ... Show More
28m 12s
Aug 2025
Anxiety Recovery: Semantics and Choosing Words Wisely (Episode 123)
In this episode, we explore how the language we use to describe our anxiety experiences can either fuel our struggles or support our recovery. We examine the difference between helpful and unhelpful ways of talking about panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety symptoms.We ... Show More
47m 49s
Jun 2024
how to heal your anxiety ep.61
How do you heal your anxiety? This is a question I have asked myself, other people, my therapists and google, thousands of times. Throughout my whole life, I've struggled with my relationship with anxiety and have always felt negatively about the part of me that was always fearfu ... Show More
45m 42s
May 2022
187 | Constant Checking | A Health Anxiety Habit
<p>On this episode, I talk about one of those health anxiety habits that completely takes over peoples lives. I'm talking about constant checking. Checking in on the strange mole, skin discolouration, bump, vein, and body aches. This habit easily takes over other peoples lives. I ... Show More
21m 49s
