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What if the qualities that make you successful are the ones keeping you from getting the help you need? In this episode, I talk with General Gregg Martin, a retired U.S. Army two-star general, about what it’s like to lead at the highest levels while living with bipolar disorder. ...  Show more

What if your anxiety isn’t just something you feel, but something you’ve been practicing? In this episode, I talk with psychiatrist Dr. Jud Brewer and Charles Duhigg about the science behind why anxiety sticks, how your brain confuses worrying with problem-solving, and why willpo ...  Show more

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 ...

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

Summary: In this episode I talk about many of my experiences with anxiety at work. I discuss it both in leadership roles and also for employees. I go into some examples of what causes it and ultimately what you can do to move past anxiety in the workplace. Links: Retreats page: h ...  Show more

Ben West was 17 when his younger brother died by suicide. He’s since gone on to become a mental health campaigner, and has found humour can help communicate deeply traumatic messages.

In this chat with Fearne, Ben talks through what signs to look for if you’ ...