Anxiety Recovery: Acceptance Is Better Than ...

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

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

If you want to feel less anxiety, the key is acceptance and tolerance rather than trying to eradicate it!In conversation, we discuss* The difference between feeling anxious and having generalized anxiety disorder* Why your brain isn't designed for happiness - and how accepting th ...  Show more

The Road to Anxiety Recovery: Join me as I chat about the essence of anxiety recovery. In this discussion, I explore what it truly means to recovery from anxiety, empowering you with insights on how to embark on and sustain a journey towards lasting freedom.

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Send us Fan MailIn 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 anxi ...  Show more

Why Trying to “Fix” Anxiety Keeps You Stuck | Understanding the Anxiety LoopMost people believe the key to healing from anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts is to get rid of them.But what if the harder you try to stop anxiety, the more anxious you actually become?In this episode ...  Show more