https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-anxiety-guy--2180538enMental HealthCopyright Drewhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/919ed3541f8b356af59c6e27085a3f9a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-anxiety-guy--2180538Wed, 24 May 2023 12:32:28 +0000DrewDrewfeeds@spreaker.comStraight Talk and Help For Anxiety Panic and Agoraphobiafalseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-259-finding-value-and-valuing-yourself-in-the-struggle--53983719 We also touch on the idea of self-parenting and how that relates to this often overlooked recovery concept.
For full show notes on this episode: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/259 --- My books, social, and other links: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/links ⁠ Support The Anxious Truth: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/support ⁠ Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) ⁠https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>356353ff-cd4c-418f-9bf7-69b31b8dc79eWed, 24 May 2023 11:45:22 +0000DrewVALUING YOURSELF MEANS MORE THAN JUST SOOTHING AND SMOOTHING... This week we're examining the idea that in recovery we must value ourselves in such a way that we go beyond the common sense of soothing and smoothing to allow ourselves to struggle for a... We also touch on the idea of self-parenting and how that relates to this often overlooked recovery concept.
For full show notes on this episode: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/259 --- My books, social, and other links: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/links ⁠ Support The Anxious Truth: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/support ⁠ Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) ⁠https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>1066falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-258-how-do-i-stay-recovered--53905198 For full show notes on this episode: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/258 --- My books, social, and other links: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/links ⁠ Support The Anxious Truth: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/support ⁠ Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) ⁠https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>dbf4d62a-7d1b-4d3d-b354-b084fbc91064Wed, 17 May 2023 11:23:09 +0000DrewThis episode was recorded on a beach by myself in a spot where my cell/mobile phone gets no signal, where there were no people to save me if I needed to be saved, and where I was far from help. This is a place I would never have come by myself when I... For full show notes on this episode: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/258 --- My books, social, and other links: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/links ⁠ Support The Anxious Truth: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/support ⁠ Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) ⁠https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>930falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-257-distraction-for-anxiety-does-it-work--53804745 For full show notes on this episode: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/257 --- My books, social, and other links: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/links ⁠ Support The Anxious Truth: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/support ⁠ Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) ⁠https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>5d619ed1-082f-459a-9e3a-f7d9682eba1cWed, 10 May 2023 11:45:24 +0000DrewDistraction For Anxiety: Does It Work? "When I panic, I have to scroll through Instagram to distract myself!" Distraction is one of the most popular "techniques" for getting away from high anxiety, panic, and any thoughts or sensations that people... For full show notes on this episode: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/257 --- My books, social, and other links: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/links ⁠ Support The Anxious Truth: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/support ⁠ Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) ⁠https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>1568falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-255-what-if-the-anxiety-comes-back--53727658 For full show notes on this episode: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/256 --- My books, social, and other links: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/links ⁠ Support The Anxious Truth: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/support ⁠ Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) ⁠https://bendrakemusic.com]]>0ed90836-e710-4920-805a-d041fca1f136Wed, 03 May 2023 11:45:53 +0000DrewI can't stop thinking, "What if it comes back?" This is one of the most common issues I hear almost daily from people traveling along the path toward anxiety recovery. This week on the podcast we look at why we often overlook a very important aspect... For full show notes on this episode: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/256 --- My books, social, and other links: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/links ⁠ Support The Anxious Truth: ⁠https://theanxioustruth.com/support ⁠ Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) ⁠https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1311falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-255-anxiety-made-me-terrified-to-come-to-this-place--53651134https://theanxioustruth.com/255 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>6f9d9508-1d6a-4ea5-aefe-c7b97728b518Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:52:19 +0000DrewWhen I was struggling with anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia, I was terrified to go just 3 or 4 miles from my house the the business I owned. Anxiety made it really difficult for me to go there or stay there for any length of time. This is the...https://theanxioustruth.com/255 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>888falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-254-anxiety-recovery-when-addiction-is-part-of-the-picture--53581330 For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/254 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>16562900-ab9c-49b1-999b-4872b55955dbWed, 19 Apr 2023 11:45:03 +0000DrewFor many in our community, addiction coexists alongside an anxiety disorder. Maybe one precluded the other, or maybe they developed concurrently. Regardless, this can often add additional shame and a sense of hopelessness. This is a topic we'll talk... For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/254 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-253-introducing-a-new-anxiety-recovery-resource--53512505https://disordered.fm
For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/253 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>3bb0d8ab-b9fa-4ae4-bdd5-f2c90ce8d86aWed, 12 Apr 2023 11:45:18 +0000DrewThis week I want to introduce you to a new anxiety and mental health resource. Disordered: Anxiety Help with me and Joshua Fletcher (aka "AnxietyJosh"). Josh popped in to chat about why we started Disordered, what we hope to achieve with it, and why...https://disordered.fm
For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/253 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-252-trauma-and-anxiety-recovery-conflicting-messages--53450507 For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/252 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>445f0f69-863d-4ca4-a7b8-ad04f31923c4Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:45:09 +0000DrewTrauma And Anxiety. Are There Conflicting Messages In Recovery? Trauma and anxiety often co-exist.  That's not news.  For many in this community, the lingering effects of traumatic experiences are real, and they can impact the anxiety recovery... For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/252 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/favorite-episodes-from-the-anxious-truth-back-catalog--53385221

Episode 150: How Do I Talk TO My Anxiety

Episode 51: Panic Attacks - The Critical Moment of Decision

The Exposure Episodes: 13, 17, 192 and 226

Related to Exposure: Episode 116 - Are You Trying To Ignore Your Anxiety?

I did a short series detailing my personal experience with medication in episodes 145 through 147, and Jenn Swantowski stopped by to share her experience with benzo withdrawal on episode 223.

Finally, the success story episodes are popular.  Search "success story" on my website, on my YouTube channel, or in your podcast app to find those.

And ... check out the new podcast with Joshua Fletcher at https://disordered.fm I'll see you next week!  :-)]]>6fda3cec-acfb-4d71-8be9-fb4952051497Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:45:03 +0000DrewNo new podcast this week, but we'll be back next week with episode 252.  I asked my Facebook group which of the old podcast episodes they like the most and these are a few that came up often in the discussion: - Episode 150: How Do I Talk TO My...

Episode 150: How Do I Talk TO My Anxiety

Episode 51: Panic Attacks - The Critical Moment of Decision

The Exposure Episodes: 13, 17, 192 and 226

Related to Exposure: Episode 116 - Are You Trying To Ignore Your Anxiety?

I did a short series detailing my personal experience with medication in episodes 145 through 147, and Jenn Swantowski stopped by to share her experience with benzo withdrawal on episode 223.

Finally, the success story episodes are popular.  Search "success story" on my website, on my YouTube channel, or in your podcast app to find those.

And ... check out the new podcast with Joshua Fletcher at https://disordered.fm I'll see you next week!  :-)]]>307falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-251-why-did-i-have-a-panic-attack-i-need-to-know-recorded-in-a-spot-i-used-to-be-afraid-to-go--53295394https://theanxioustruth.com/251 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>26f86290-7012-4a89-b733-38fb266ef5b7Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:45:51 +0000DrewWHY Did I Have A Panic Attack? I NEED To Know! "Why did I have a panic attack?" is a question asked many many times every day in the community surrounding this podcast.  People early on in the anxiety journey labor under the assumption that in order...https://theanxioustruth.com/251 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-250-afraid-during-a-panic-attack-or-afraid-of-panic-attacks--53210224https://theanxioustruth.com/250 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>33aae0e2-ae9c-4cf1-ab05-0dea92caff93Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:45:00 +0000DrewAfraid During A Panic Attack ... Or Afraid OF Panic Attacks? This is one of those recovery concepts what will make you tilt your head and wonder what I'm talking about.  But there is a difference between being afraid during a panic attack, and being...https://theanxioustruth.com/250 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1171falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-249-examining-body-dysmorphic-disorder-w-robyn-stern-lcsw--53133978https://theanxioustruth.com/249 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>fe1f7cdd-7421-4c91-802f-ad540d918fa1Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:45:57 +0000DrewExamining Body Dysmorphic Disorder Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a condition in which a person sees - and becomes excessively focused on - problems or "defects" in their appearance that nobody else sees. This can become overwhelming when the...https://theanxioustruth.com/249 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2364falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-248-anxiety-recovery-scary-and-difficult-does-not-mean-ineffective--52934964https://theanxioustruth.com/248 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>7aaf67d8-e0ab-40c6-8a05-d4f159397a13Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:45:47 +0000DrewScary And Difficult Do Not Mean Ineffective Recovery by way of facing fear is scary and difficult. When people choose to recover by learning how to accept, tolerate, surrender to and move through anxiety panic and fear, sometimes they will declare...https://theanxioustruth.com/248 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>1134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-247-anticipatory-anxiety-explained-w-martin-seif-and-sally-winston--52892760https://theanxioustruth.com/247 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>d90a2f10-23b7-4fcc-a5c4-5e5455a94e6eWed, 22 Feb 2023 12:45:55 +0000DrewAnticipatory anxiety - the anxiety you feel when you have an event or challenge coming up that you know will make you anxious and therefore fear - is a common type of anxiety that many struggle with. This week on the podcast two giants in the anxiety...https://theanxioustruth.com/247 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>2428falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-246-i-can-t-find-a-therapist-what-can-i-do-w-lauren-rosen-and-kelley-franke-of-the-pure-ocd-podcast--52892753 For full show notes on this week's episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/246 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>a1227ac2-d827-4237-9dba-1a19fcd39055Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:45:43 +0000DrewThe state of mental health care - at least in the west - is such that many in our community have a difficult time either locating a therapist that specializes in treating anxiety disorders, or accessing professional mental health help for economic and... For full show notes on this week's episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/246 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1980falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-245-is-anxiety-a-monster-that-attacks-you-and-you-can-t-control-it--52892735https://theanxioustruth.com/245 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com

]]>0ef2ada0-3d10-4424-a2e2-9e4bb3c98d61Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:01 +0000DrewHow do you see your anxiety?  Is anxiety a monster?  Is anxiety like a storm or an invading army that comes to get you?  Are you powerless over it?  Do you feel that you can't resist, stop or control it no matter how hard you try? What if it wasn't a...https://theanxioustruth.com/245 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com

]]>1370falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-244-examining-conditional-okay-ness-in-anxiety-recovery-okay-even-if-vs-okay-as-long-as--52892650https://theanxioustruth.com/244 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>cc431cd5-74f3-4860-93ef-094a64719ac0Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:45:39 +0000DrewDo you see yourself as being OK "as long as" specific conditions are met?  Or are you learning that you can be OK "even if" those conditions are not met?  This can be a critical concept in recovery that can get us stuck in the dreaded, fragile...https://theanxioustruth.com/244 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-243-do-i-have-to-be-a-positive-person-to-get-better-positivity-vs-competence--52892752 For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/243 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>e9af9ad0-e523-464d-8faf-d1dcd520dc77Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:39:32 +0000DrewDo you have to be a positive person to get better?  Do you have to choose positivity?  Eliminate the negative energy?  Vibrate correctly?  Manifest positive things?  Accept only positive vibes? Develop a positive mindset?  Are these things required in... For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/243 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-242-serving-multiple-masters-in-recovery-w-kimberley-quinlan-joshua-fletcher--52892783School of Anxiety) and Kimberley Quinlan (Your Anxiety Toolkit) joined me today to talk about this. It's worth a listen. For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/242 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1caf450a-7d14-4206-87ab-456c027a7264Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:45:42 +0000DrewIn recovery we are sometimes dealing with more than one issue beyond just your panic, agoraphobia, health anxiety, or OCD. Maybe there is another phobia or phobias involved.  Maybe you are dealing with tendencies toward perfectionism, people pleasing,...School of Anxiety) and Kimberley Quinlan (Your Anxiety Toolkit) joined me today to talk about this. It's worth a listen. For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/242 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2569falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-241-anxiety-recovery-assurance-vs-reassurance-and-why-it-matters--52892386https://theanxioustruth.com/241 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>934303f6-682e-4ff7-98b0-7f6b7627479dWed, 11 Jan 2023 12:45:10 +0000DrewWhen dealing with an anxiety disorder we often talk about why excessive reassurance seeking is counterproductive and can make things worse.  But why is this?  And is there any time where seeking assurance is OK?  Let's answer these two questions, and...https://theanxioustruth.com/241 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>1531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-240-does-anxiety-recovery-mean-i-can-never-call-a-doctor--52892744https://theanxioustruth.com/240 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>e3fb865a-d7eb-4d1b-8d89-1ebbbe1675bdWed, 04 Jan 2023 12:27:04 +0000DrewAnxious people focused on health issues often spend lots of time being checked, tested and examined by doctors.  In recovery, I'm often asked if calling a doctor if never allowed, or if calling a doctor is wrong or indicates a setback of some kind....https://theanxioustruth.com/240 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>1305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-239-same-anxiety-symptoms-different-reactions--52892302https://theanxioustruth.com/239 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>8d1f83e7-3796-40c8-870a-c25bf1f14d65Wed, 28 Dec 2022 12:45:48 +0000DrewThe Same Anxiety Symptons, But Different Reactions?   Two people can have the same anxiety symptoms but different reactions to those symptoms. There can be common thoughts, fear themes, and bodily reactions, yet wide variations on how those things are...https://theanxioustruth.com/239 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>1288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-238-three-main-anxiety-fears-explained--52892776

Death/ Physical Incapacitation 

Loss of control / Insanity 

Embarrassment / Shame  

Understanding these common themes can save you from digging deeply into each individual fear you have.  It can help you see that you are NOT specially broken and without hope, and it can inform productive recovery actions and choices.   This episode of The Anxious Truth is sponsored by My Life In A Book.  My Life In A Book is a great way to preserve the stories and memories of our loved ones.  The service helps a cherished member of your family tell their story, ultimately compiling their memories and experiences in a beautiful hardbound book that can be passed down through the generations.  For more on My Life In A Book, visit mylifeinabook.com . Use discount code TAT22 for $10 off your order. For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/238

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]]>d1083e55-6fbb-44b5-99bd-0755e52ea372Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:45:07 +0000DrewFor most people, the things they fear the most in relation to anxiety and panic fall into one of three common categories or themes.  Let's look at these three themes:   - Death/ Physical Incapacitation  - Loss of control / Insanity  - Embarrassment /...

Death/ Physical Incapacitation 

Loss of control / Insanity 

Embarrassment / Shame  

Understanding these common themes can save you from digging deeply into each individual fear you have.  It can help you see that you are NOT specially broken and without hope, and it can inform productive recovery actions and choices.   This episode of The Anxious Truth is sponsored by My Life In A Book.  My Life In A Book is a great way to preserve the stories and memories of our loved ones.  The service helps a cherished member of your family tell their story, ultimately compiling their memories and experiences in a beautiful hardbound book that can be passed down through the generations.  For more on My Life In A Book, visit mylifeinabook.com . Use discount code TAT22 for $10 off your order. For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/238

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]]>1695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-237-most-common-anxiety-symptoms-and-why-they-kinda-don-t-matter--52892842mylifeinabook.com . Use discount code TAT22 for $10 off your order. For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/237

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--- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-235-has-anxiety-become-your-identity-w-joshua-fletcher--52892661mylifeinabook.com . Use discount code TAT22 for $10 off your order. For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/235

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--- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-234-can-anxiety-be-cured-or-just-managed-what-is-recovery--52892764
--- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>58542021-bb1a-468c-9471-80cdb3e51a60Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:45:29 +0000DrewCan anxiety be cured? I know that if you look for an answer to this question you will find a very wide range of answers.  This week on the podcast we'll look at why there's such a wide range of opinions on this and where the truth - if there is even a...
--- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-233-the-power-of-suggestion-triggering-an-anxious-mind--52892568https://theanxioustruth.com/233 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>61e53d8f-52ab-48b3-b257-57da19063dd9Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:45:21 +0000DrewReal events that you witness or stories you see on social media or in the news show us the power of suggestion at work when it comes to triggering anxiety.  Today an old friend popped in to relay his experience with being "triggered" by the death of a...https://theanxioustruth.com/233 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-232-hypnosis-and-anxiety-recovery-w-emma-garrick--52892374https://theanxioustruth.com/232 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>7550a790-06a3-49a6-8a71-aa78364a172fWed, 09 Nov 2022 12:45:41 +0000DrewI am often asked if hypnosis and anxiety go together.  Does hypnosis or hypnotherapy "work" for anxiety?  Will it make your panic attacks or scary thoughts stop?  Will it calm you down?  I am far from an expert on hypnotherapy so I asked my friend and...https://theanxioustruth.com/232 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2370falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-231-more-on-sleep-anxiety-and-insomnia--52892411https://theanxioustruth.com/231  ---  My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>dcec7711-2fae-45eb-b8d3-8648d68ddec9Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:01:45 +0000DrewSleep Anxiety and Insomnia: A Success Story Sleep anxiety and insomnia are big topics in the community surrounding this podcast.  My friend Ande Lyons struggled with sleep and tons of anxiety around sleep for many many years.  She was gracious enough...https://theanxioustruth.com/231  ---  My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links  Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support  Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-230-is-the-anxious-truth-an-anxiety-recovery-program--52892754https://theanxioustruth.com/230 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2ee6a6bc-2eb4-47a7-960e-2519ae832aa8Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:45:57 +0000DrewAnxiety Recovery Program - Is The Anxious Truth One Of Those??? Is The Anxious Truth an anxiety recovery program?  Does this podcast, the books I write, and all the content I create describe a program or method for recovery? Can you follow things step...https://theanxioustruth.com/230 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1166falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-229-physical-symptoms-of-anxiety-exercise-and-interoceptive-exposure-w-jenna-overbaugh--52892668https://theanxioustruth.com/229 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>34566462-15a2-4c69-8e3b-d52031ca7112Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:45:06 +0000DrewPhysical symptoms of anxiety are usually at the top of everyone's "talk about" list. Today I'm joined by my friend and anxiety therapist Jenna Overbaugh to talk about how we can learn to fear the physical sensations of anxiety and how this relates to...https://theanxioustruth.com/229 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2574falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-228-positive-emotional-states-on-demand--52892632

We are trying to escape the emotional state that we fear and hate by replacing it with a positive emotional state.

We are attempting to eradicate negative states like sadness because we believe that we should always "choose happiness" or some such nonsense.

We think that we are incapable of "handling" negative emotions or that they will automatically lead to some form of disaster or catastrophe.

We are afraid that if we do not experience positive emotional states in given situations, that something is wrong with us.

Let’s talk about this today on episode 228 of The Anxious Truth! For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/228 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>86c3ca9e-18e8-4f07-a074-09efa8f1d914Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:45:40 +0000DrewDemanding to create positive emotional states on demand is common misguided strategy that many fall into during recovery. While often we fear emotions because they turn into fear so quickly, we can also demand that we should be able to experience...

We are trying to escape the emotional state that we fear and hate by replacing it with a positive emotional state.

We are attempting to eradicate negative states like sadness because we believe that we should always "choose happiness" or some such nonsense.

We think that we are incapable of "handling" negative emotions or that they will automatically lead to some form of disaster or catastrophe.

We are afraid that if we do not experience positive emotional states in given situations, that something is wrong with us.

Let’s talk about this today on episode 228 of The Anxious Truth! For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/228 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1382falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-227-what-is-personal-responsibility-in-anxiety-recovery--52892737

Showing up and being an active participant in recovery

Being consistent in the work we do

Finding and displaying courage when we need to

Remaining willing and open to the process and the experiences we have to have as part of the process

Let’s talk about this today on episode 227 of The Anxious Truth! For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/227 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>ad86f446-ac2b-4782-82b4-460a4204f530Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:45:58 +0000DrewEven when we work with a therapist, listen to podcasts, watch videos, and read books, some parts of the recovery process remain completely our responsibility. There are recovery things that other people cannot do for us. We’re responsible for: -...

Showing up and being an active participant in recovery

Being consistent in the work we do

Finding and displaying courage when we need to

Remaining willing and open to the process and the experiences we have to have as part of the process

Let’s talk about this today on episode 227 of The Anxious Truth! For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/227 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>1196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-226-how-does-exposure-work-for-anxiety-habituation-vs-inhibitory-learning--52892871https://theanxioustruth.com/226 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>64fedaf6-4bca-4197-a0d1-420d8f74e07eWed, 28 Sep 2022 11:45:09 +0000DrewHow Does Exposure Work For Anxiety? Habituation vs Inhibitory Learning We know about exposure. Going toward the thing we fear rather than trying to avoid it, escape from it, or engineer life so that it is never “triggered”. We know that exposure is en...https://theanxioustruth.com/226 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-225-sleep-related-anxiety-three-common-fears-and-themes--52892870 For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/225 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>c8116db1-e4a0-418c-8695-a18fbbae7dbaWed, 21 Sep 2022 11:45:05 +0000DrewMany people dealing with anxiety disorders experience problems sleeping from time to time. Many anxious people also wind up stuck in mental loops where they obsess about sleep and worry excessively about not sleeping and not sleeping "properly".  This... For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/225 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-224-anxiety-success-stories-katie-s-journey--52892769 For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/224 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>099ac099-1819-409b-94d0-a28af184fb56Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:35:47 +0000DrewEveryone loves a good success story.  Katie's story certainly qualifies! When I first met Katie she was crippled with fear, riddled with anxiety and panic, and generally spending her time on the floor with a fan blowing trying to calm down.  Now she's... For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/224 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2387falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-223-anxiety-and-benzo-withdrawal-pain-vs-suffering--52892782The Waiting Room" a most excellent book that anyone dealing with this challenge will find useful and inspiring. For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/223 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>3052b054-65f0-4cbc-8a32-de65f1050135Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:45:53 +0000DrewThis week I'm joined by therapist and author Jennifer Swantowski as she shares her ongoing experience with benzodiazepine withdrawal and anxiety.  Jennifer is the author of...The Waiting Room" a most excellent book that anyone dealing with this challenge will find useful and inspiring. For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/223 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-222-anxiety-mindset-survival-or-defiance--52892430theanxioustruth.com/222 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>0f6505ce-2867-4679-9b5a-a3c4d9e1401cWed, 31 Aug 2022 10:45:29 +0000DrewThis week on the podcast we're talking about the difference between a survival mindset and a defiant mindset when it comes to anxiety, panic, and fear. Like it or not, we all have an anxiety mindset.  We have a framework or a conceptualization of our...theanxioustruth.com/222 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-221-i-m-afraid-to-fly-because-of-my-anxiety--52892746theanxioustruth.com/221 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>829b743e-0bc3-4305-a20a-8b62c5814ee4Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:45:47 +0000DrewFlying Anxiety It's a thing. This is not the same as fear of flying.  In this episode of The Anxious Truth we're talking about flying anxiety - being afraid to fly because of your anxiety issues.  This is a topic I've been asked to cover for quite...theanxioustruth.com/221 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-220-safe-people-are-they-ok-can-i-use-them-during-my-exposures--52892781https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>481b1b55-2e16-4f1c-9cb1-c135654e478eWed, 17 Aug 2022 11:45:23 +0000DrewI am asked all the time if it is OK to use safe people when doing exposures or facing anxiety challenges.  Let's do our best to answer that question. We'll define the term "safe person" then explore situations where use of a safe person is perfectly...https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-219-can-chronic-anxiety-hurt-my-body--52892800https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>a8e349e2-47ba-434a-b3c8-fcb3c80d3f31Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:45:44 +0000DrewMany people in our community worry about the long term health effects of chronic anxiety.  For some this is concern that pops up from time to time. For others, this can become an obsession and  the primary driver of anxiety.  Regardless of which...https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>1682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-218-when-anxiety-podcasts-become-crutches-in-your-recovery--52892809https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>0cdf8654-4a67-4457-96e1-1d01f0b23aa3Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:45:20 +0000DrewSometimes podcasts like this one can become soothing rituals, safety devices, and crutches in your recovery. While it might seem crazy for a podcaster to warn you against listening to his podcast, it's not in your best recovery interests to rely on...https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1452falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-217-anxiety-and-recovery-frequently-asked-questions-part-2--52892500

Is recovery possible even if I've suffered for many years?

What if I don't have panic attacks and just feel anxious all day?

How can I drive during a panic attack?  Its not safe

What if I have a real medical condition?

How do you accept anxiety or surrender to it?

What exposures can I do to get ready for ....?

Does this method work if I have trauma?

I'm accepting!  Why am I still anxious?!?!

I'm doing exposures and doing things but it's not working!  Why?

How do I deal with a setback?

If you have not listened to part 1 of the frequently asked questions series in episode 216, check that one out too! For full show notes on this episode: theanxioustruth.com/217 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>497aada4-4ef4-4c17-a91e-a5c5bd6d1fb8Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:45:12 +0000DrewThis week we have ten more of the most commonly asked questions about anxiety and recovery. Tune in as we tackle the following questions and issues: - Is recovery possible even if I've suffered for many years? - What if I don't have panic attacks and...

Is recovery possible even if I've suffered for many years?

What if I don't have panic attacks and just feel anxious all day?

How can I drive during a panic attack?  Its not safe

What if I have a real medical condition?

How do you accept anxiety or surrender to it?

What exposures can I do to get ready for ....?

Does this method work if I have trauma?

I'm accepting!  Why am I still anxious?!?!

I'm doing exposures and doing things but it's not working!  Why?

How do I deal with a setback?

If you have not listened to part 1 of the frequently asked questions series in episode 216, check that one out too! For full show notes on this episode: theanxioustruth.com/217 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1958falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-216-anxiety-and-recovery-frequently-asked-questions-part-1--52892865

Am I fully recovered and do I experience anxiety or panic any more?

Is full recovery possible?

Can you recover without medication?

This is all easier said than done, Drew!

How can you be sure that this really is just anxiety?

How can you be brave and face anxiety without running?

Do you need to find the root cause of my panic attacks to get better?

Why don’t I talk about nutrition or diet or supplements?

Why do you need a recovery plan?

Any tips for ….?

Tune in next week for part two when we'll tackle ten more of the most common questions about anxiety and anxiety recovery. For full show notes on this episode: theanxioustruth.com/216 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com

]]>c0ea8f25-a401-4c66-bb6e-709a176dfc13Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:45:46 +0000DrewThis week we're answering ten of the questions about anxiety and recovery that are most often asked in our community. Tune in as we tackle the following questions and issues: - Am I fully recovered and do I experience anxiety or panic any more? - Is...

Am I fully recovered and do I experience anxiety or panic any more?

Is full recovery possible?

Can you recover without medication?

This is all easier said than done, Drew!

How can you be sure that this really is just anxiety?

How can you be brave and face anxiety without running?

Do you need to find the root cause of my panic attacks to get better?

Why don’t I talk about nutrition or diet or supplements?

Why do you need a recovery plan?

Any tips for ….?

Tune in next week for part two when we'll tackle ten more of the most common questions about anxiety and anxiety recovery. For full show notes on this episode: theanxioustruth.com/216 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com

]]>2249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-podcast-this-week-accessing-old-episodes-and-using-the-search-tool--52892867https://theanxioustruth.com/listen You can also search all the old episodes by using the search tool in the menu on my website, so check it out! We're back on July 20 with new episodes.  There's a ton of good stuff coming up, so I'll see you then.  Thank you as always for your support! --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com

]]>e95e41af-c8eb-43a4-8fab-bd44103be710Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:59 +0000DrewThere's no podcast episode this week but I wanted to remind everyone that every episode I've ever recorded is on my website for your consumption.  Browse, listen, and read show notes for each old episode here: https://theanxioustruth.com/listen You...https://theanxioustruth.com/listen You can also search all the old episodes by using the search tool in the menu on my website, so check it out! We're back on July 20 with new episodes.  There's a ton of good stuff coming up, so I'll see you then.  Thank you as always for your support! --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com

]]>129falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-215-anxiety-and-fear-of-suicidal-thoughts--52892825https://theanxioustruth.com/215 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>6a9f9371-1fa8-4aaf-8d7d-b16751e6dbb4Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:45:28 +0000DrewBeing afraid that you MIGHT harm yourself or commit suicide even though you have no desire or intention of doing that is a very common fear in our community.  Today I was joined by OCD and anxiety specialist Kimberley Quinlan who stopped by the...https://theanxioustruth.com/215 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-214-you-don-t-have-to-recover-from-your-anxiety--52892725https://theanxioustruth.com/214 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>d18ad28f-42c5-4669-8e8f-e7aea6454082Wed, 29 Jun 2022 01:30:11 +0000DrewYou don’t have to recover.  Nobody, including me, should force you or shame you into getting better.  In the end, you have full control over the choices you make and you are free to make whatever choices you want to make based on what you think is...https://theanxioustruth.com/214 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-213-accepting-responsibility-for-your-anxiety-recovery-but-not-blame-or-fault--52892399https://theanxioustruth.com/213 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>617a8670-5fbf-41a3-ad9e-e9881c970d5eWed, 22 Jun 2022 11:00:07 +0000DrewAccepting that you are responsible for your own recovery leads to empowerment and puts you in a position of strength.  But often responsibility is confused with blame or fault, which can lead us into bad places that we don’t need to visit.  Let’s talk...https://theanxioustruth.com/213 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1146falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-212-spirituality-in-anxiety-recovery-w-joshua-fletcher--52892567https://theanxioustruth.com/212 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>6cf52e97-5c41-4332-9ac8-95fa239b3f75Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:45:18 +0000DrewSpirituality. How does it factor into the recovery process?  What even is it?  How do we define it?  How does it relate to religion and faith?  How do those factor into recovery? All great questions that I have not paid enough attention to.  This week...https://theanxioustruth.com/212 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-211-more-on-anxiety-and-emetophobia-fear-of-vomiting--52892784https://theanxioustruth.com/211 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>b601677e-d808-4c69-930e-76af69cdc5deWed, 08 Jun 2022 04:05:34 +0000DrewEmetophobia - fear of vomiting - is a major driver of anxiety and even panic for many in the community.  Today on The Anxious Truth my old friend and collaborator Holly is back to share openly about her experience with emetophobia and what ultimately...https://theanxioustruth.com/211 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>2254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-210-top-five-anxiety-busting-tips-and-tricks-w-lauren-rosen--52892418https://theanxioustruth.com/210 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>9696eddf-b815-4dd9-8d0e-e46e20e53052Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:45:55 +0000DrewThis week I am joined by a friend and frequent collaborator, Lauren Rosen.  Lauren in a licensed marriage and family therapist in California specializing in OCD treatment. In a bit of departure, we're doing a top five list! Lauren and I decided to...https://theanxioustruth.com/210 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>2563falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-209-getting-unstuck-in-anxiety-recovery-w-joe-ryan--52892774https://theanxioustruth.com/209 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>fff2db75-ca79-4c05-8f15-0ecf92fda274Wed, 25 May 2022 12:00:46 +0000DrewAre you feeling stuck? Are you struggling to make progress or overcome obstacles in your anxiety recovery journey?  This is a really common situation for most members of our community from time to time.  My friend and frequent collaborator Joe Ryan...https://theanxioustruth.com/209 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-208-the-emotional-rollercoaster-of-anxiety-recovery-and-how-to-get-off--52892328https://theanxioustruth.com/208 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2910b876-0d6b-4004-aab4-2af7e182de80Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:44 +0000Drew“Recovery is not linear”.  How many times have you heard this? There are ups and downs from day to day or even hour to hour.  Some days it seems like we’re killing it.  Other days we feel frustrated, impatient and discouraged. This is difficult to...https://theanxioustruth.com/208 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-207-you-can-t-stop-change-or-control-your-anxious-thoughts--52892773https://theanxioustruth.com/207 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1445552c-f5af-4926-9284-3dcf661d9b53Wed, 11 May 2022 12:00:20 +0000Drew“Change your thoughts, change your life!", right? NO! This is a thing we hear all the time in self-help and personal development but in all honesty, it's nonsense.  Let’s talk about the fact that you cannot stop, control, or change your thoughts no...https://theanxioustruth.com/207 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1029falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-206-were-you-anxious-before-you-were-anxious--52892878 For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/206 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>259772ca-dc60-47af-969b-337f801a3b4fWed, 04 May 2022 12:25:16 +0000Drew"I just want my old self back!" When wrestling with an anxiety disorder, the current state of suffering can sometimes warp the accuracy of our memory.  We remember being "anxiety free" before things went south, but often this is not true. There's a... For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/206 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-205-is-there-a-secret-sauce-in-anxiety-recovery-w-joanna-hardis-lisw-s--52892453https://theanxioustruth.com/205 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>693bebea-8705-412d-baed-0a9b75fc4a2cWed, 27 Apr 2022 12:00:44 +0000DrewThis week I'm joined by working therapist and OCD specialist Joanna Hardis to ask the million dollar question ... "Is there a secret sauce in recovery?" The short answer is that there kinda is, and that secret sauce is overcoming your intolerance to...https://theanxioustruth.com/205 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-204-when-does-the-anxious-white-knuckling-end--52892378https://theanxioustruth.com/204 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>e290901c-1fd7-4dbb-83f2-e37754228ec1Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000DrewThis week on The Anxious Truth we're talking about the concept of “white knuckling” through exposures and through anxiety and fear in general. White knuckling is the term we use to describe the act of holding on tightly and fighting through an...https://theanxioustruth.com/204 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-203-what-does-your-anxiety-support-system-look-like--52892804https://theanxioustruth.com/203 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>fc0b8105-203b-4059-8f7e-a9aa5672a349Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000DrewThis week on The Anxious Truth we're talking about what your anxiety support system looks like.  We'll dismantle the common misconceptions about what support should be, and how those can be problematic in recovery. For full show notes on this episode:...https://theanxioustruth.com/203 --- My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1060falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-202-panic-attacks-and-how-to-handle-them-w-dr-david-carbonell--52892810https://theanxioustruth.com/202 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>876284b6-17a4-4aa9-bb78-e1fed54f0c65Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000DrewHow does a highly respected psychologist approach panic attacks?  This week on The Anxious Truth we’re going to find out as we talk to Dr. Dave Carbonell about panic, panic attacks, and the second edition of his book, The Panic Attacks Workbook. ---...https://theanxioustruth.com/202 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2140falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-201-depression-and-how-i-deal-with-it--52892523https://theanxioustruth.com/201 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2bb0ff41-7fd6-46f9-8c09-6b8ca30f28c2Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000DrewDepression is a hot topic in our community.  I get asked about my personal experience with depression all the time.  It had taken me a while to get around to this but on this week's episode of The Anxious Truth I will share my experience with...https://theanxioustruth.com/201 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1246falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-200-what-s-next-for-the-anxious-truth--52892835https://theanxioustruth.com/200 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>cb38fc44-0c20-4665-a174-8da272838304Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000DrewThis is the 200th episode of The Anxious Truth podcast. When I started this podcast in 2014 all by myself, talking to myself in my living room (it was called "That Anxiety Guy") back then, I would never have imagined where it would go.  The podcast...https://theanxioustruth.com/200 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-199-anxiety-recovery-crying-and-expressing-emotion--52892450

Is Crying Wrong? Is Crying Avoidance?  Does Crying Mean I’m Not Accepting?

I cry because I am upset.

I am upset because I cry.

--- For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/199 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>84e7a9ab-e5f2-484c-8b72-6937dd622ca4Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:51:04 +0000DrewMany people get confused and worried when they cry while anxious or afraid.  Let's clear this up, because this is NOT a problem. Highlights From This Episode: - Is Crying Wrong? Is Crying Avoidance?  Does Crying Mean I’m Not Accepting? - I cry...

Is Crying Wrong? Is Crying Avoidance?  Does Crying Mean I’m Not Accepting?

I cry because I am upset.

I am upset because I cry.

--- For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/199 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1148falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-198-jen-kirkman-two-anxiety-paths-same-destination--52892856https://theanxioustruth.com/198 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>146885eb-504f-4813-87f6-e1b8613948d6Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:19:11 +0000DrewJen Kirkman is a comedian, author, actor, TV writer, and podcaster that has lived through anxiety and panic for large portions of her life. I was fortunate enough to have Jen on the podcast this week to talk about her path into anxiety and panic, then...https://theanxioustruth.com/198 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2148falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-197-anxiety-recovery-comparing-success-and-struggle--52892828https://theanxioustruth.com/197 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>a490d947-4545-4673-b47e-d26dbb8a9323Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000DrewIn today's episode of The Anxious Truth, we are going to talk about success and struggle within the anxiety recovery process and how, for many people, the two can look very similar at face value. As I have said many times, anxiety recovery is possible...https://theanxioustruth.com/197 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-196-anxiety-recovery-it-s-the-process-not-the-outcome--52892916https://theanxioustruth.com/196 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>c2b626ea-9122-45b7-99a8-e0a205e35326Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000DrewIn episode 196 of The Anxious Truth, we will explore the urge to focus on the outcome in anxiety recovery rather than giving our attention to the process. Everyone wants to feel better.  Clearly, this is the outcome we are all after.  That’s fine, but...https://theanxioustruth.com/196 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-195-the-paradox-of-letting-go-short-term-vs-long-term-anxiety-relief--52892843https://theanxioustruth.com/195 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>95cad45e-2dfb-4d61-920e-5a88689b24b6Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000DrewToday we will tackle the paradox of letting go in the anxiety recovery process. The concept of letting go - giving up the struggle - is a key concept in anxiety recovery.  But in the context of recovery, letting go is not a thing designed to create...https://theanxioustruth.com/195 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1252falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-194-making-up-anxiety-recovery-as-you-go-along-is-a-bad-idea--52892913https://theanxioustruth.com/194 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>7ffee1cf-3c54-4870-b09b-26a1f647e5d0Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000DrewMaking up your anxiety recovery as you go along is not a good plan. An anxious person will wait to see how they feel before deciding what to do, so avoidance and taking the more comfortable way can accidentally become the default. Anxious people are...https://theanxioustruth.com/194 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1098falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-193-paying-attention-anxious-thinking-is-not-the-only-thing-happening--52892691https://theanxioustruth.com/193 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>0caf25f0-9025-4dd5-ab2d-3aac849410f3Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000DrewSo much of the anxiety and fear struggle is based on what we feel, what we think, and what we think about what we feel. What if thinking and feeling were NOT the most important things in the universe all the time?  What if you could learn to pay...https://theanxioustruth.com/193 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1375falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-192-exposure-therapy-is-more-than-just-doing-things--52892563https://theanxioustruth.com/192 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1e1d31cf-7dc6-452d-afe1-5d0ba1329fcdWed, 26 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000Drew“I’m doing things, but it doesn’t seem to be working! Why?” If you feel like you’re doing all the exposures but nothing is changing, you may be doing “half exposures” without even knowing it. Let’s look at what full, effective exposures really...https://theanxioustruth.com/192 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1097falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-191-social-media-mental-health-and-anxiety-recovery-w-kimberley-quinlan-lmft--52892931

Taking responsibility for your mental health and social media use

Recognizing the limits and pitfalls of social media

Knowing the difference between psychoeducation and behavioral change

Why the ability to find everything on the Internet can be a bad thing

And more!

--- For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/191 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth: https://theanxioustruth.com/support Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com Additional Music Credit In This Episode: Local Forecast Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Taking responsibility for your mental health and social media use

Recognizing the limits and pitfalls of social media

Knowing the difference between psychoeducation and behavioral change

Why the ability to find everything on the Internet can be a bad thing

And more!

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I say all the time that recovery is a simple plan, but that plan is very hard to execute....https://theanxioustruth.com/190 MY BOOKS, SOCIAL, and OTHER LINKS: https://theanxioustruth.com/links SUPPORT MY WORK https://theanxioustruth.com/support MUSIC CREDIT:  AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-189-how-to-slay-your-anxiety-dragon-in-2022-in-27-000-small-steps--52892504https://theanxioustruth.com/189 My books, social media, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>9986b9c1-ddb5-42a7-a9d2-bce6e7c27ebaWed, 05 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000DrewEveryone wants to "overcome anxiety" in 2022.  Totally doable, but we do not slay this dragon in one epic swing of a sword. This is a journey of small steps that add up. Recovery is granular. It happens in small bits as the result of small changes and...https://theanxioustruth.com/189 My books, social media, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-188-the-anxious-morning-podcast-newsletter-launches-jan-3-2022--52892833be856ba4-0c1d-47db-ba39-d18c290890b8Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000DrewThe Anxious Morning is a project I've been working on for about a year.  On January 3, the first edition of The Anxious Morning will hit the street, and the airwaves! For all the ways to listen or to subscribe free to the email newsletter, visit...358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-187-matter-over-mind-in-anxiety-recovery--52892724https://theanxioustruth.com/187 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth with a small donation: https://theanxioustruth.com/donate Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>3582c741-48a6-4338-aaec-6d26b97606b8Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000DrewRecovery is based so much on intentionally doing things that are scary and difficult.  This concept is often interpreted as being a “mind over matter” thing.  While I understand the spirit and intention of this interpretation, is it quite incorrect...https://theanxioustruth.com/187 My books, social, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Support The Anxious Truth with a small donation: https://theanxioustruth.com/donate Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1051falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-186-moving-away-fromanxiety-and-fear-toward-a-value-driven-life--52892496https://theanxioustruth.com/186   My books, social, and other links:  https://theanxioustruth.com/links   Support The Anxious Truth with a small donation:  https://theanxioustruth.com/donate   Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission)  https://bendrakemusic.com]]>e16bdde9-ae38-4c35-a1c7-1b64f2f2b35aWed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000DrewWhen gripped by an anxiety disorder, much of life is dictated and driven by fear.  We make our choices and our decisions based on what we fear in an effort to avoid feeling the things we do not want to feel. When we work to build a new relationship...https://theanxioustruth.com/186   My books, social, and other links:  https://theanxioustruth.com/links   Support The Anxious Truth with a small donation:  https://theanxioustruth.com/donate   Music Credit: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission)  https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1379falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-185-finding-happiness-after-anxiety-step-by-step--52892444https://theanxioustruth.com/185 My books, social and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links MUSIC CREDIT: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>e865e9e6-2e92-4e90-b1c0-cbd6e3c931b8Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000Drew"Why can't I feel happiness and joy?!?!?!" This question gets asked all the time.  It's a question I am personally quite familiar with.  When we are in the middle of the recovery process, still in the grips of anxiety and fear, we often find that we...https://theanxioustruth.com/185 My books, social and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links MUSIC CREDIT: AfterGlow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1025falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-184-anxiety-recovery-learning-to-live-recklessly-but-not-really--52892718

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]]>1113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-183-revisiting-positive-self-talk-in-anxiety-recovery--52892722https://theanxioustruth.com/links MUSIC CREDIT: "AfterGlow" by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>fa35b50c-4da2-46a3-b995-a1a395fbfd72Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000DrewPositive self-talk is awesome. But not in the way you may think. When I tell people that positive self-talk is bullshit, I mean that it does not belong in your arsenal in the heat of the moment when experiencing that high anxiety spike or a panic...https://theanxioustruth.com/links MUSIC CREDIT: "AfterGlow" by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-182-meeting-multiple-challenges-at-the-same-time-a-success-story--52892920https://theanxioustruth.com/182 My books, social media, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links MUSIC CREDIT: "AfterGlow" by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>c6d4a943-ab7b-46d7-94cb-817c936cc09aWed, 17 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000Drew"BUT WHAT IF THERE ARE REAL HEALTH ISSUES OR LIFE CHALLENGES????" This is a question I get asked all the time.  In this week's episode, we find some inspiration and encouragement from the awesome Jessica Sidener. Jessica is an inspiring example of a...https://theanxioustruth.com/182 My books, social media, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links MUSIC CREDIT: "AfterGlow" by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2024falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-181-what-are-anxiety-coping-skills-and-do-we-want-them--52892826https://theanxioustruth.com/181 My books, social media, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links MUSIC CREDIT: "AfterGlow" by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>22e6265a-515e-4dd6-998c-b9514571329fWed, 10 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000DrewCoping skills. This is a term heard every day in mental health circles when trying to get a handle on anxiety problems. But what are coping skills? What are they designed to do? Do we really want or need them? Traditionally, the most common coping...https://theanxioustruth.com/181 My books, social media, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links MUSIC CREDIT: "AfterGlow" by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1093falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-180-anxiety-issues-are-you-trying-to-recover-before-recovery--52892511 For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/180 My books, social media, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Music Credit ---------------- "Afterglow" by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>2da64a2f-d576-45a8-8c0e-a11037744afaWed, 03 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000DrewOne of the more common mistakes, especially in early recovery, is trying to actually reach a recovered state before you do the recovery work. If you're trying to figure out a way to not be afraid so that you can start your recovery, you're putting the... For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/180 My books, social media, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Music Credit ---------------- "Afterglow" by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1003falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-179-anxiety-recovery-principles-or-anxiety-recovery-instructions--52892583https://theanxioustruth.com/179 My books, social media, and other links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links
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]]>c979be0e-0855-4f1f-99ec-17b27d02a710Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000DrewYou may feel powerless over your anxiety, pain, and past.  But in reality, you DO have power and influence in this process. In this episode I am joined by Dr. Bridget Cooper to discuss awareness, choice, power and responsibility in the recovery...https://theanxioustruth.com/174 -------- My books, website, and social media links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Music credit: Afterglow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com
]]>2019falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-173-why-you-need-to-slow-down-seven-percent-slower-preview-chapter--52892864Find Seven Percent Slower here. For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/173 -------- My books, website, and social media links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Music credit: Afterglow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>4a0ee4b6-450d-426c-8d9a-f1d8b4e7257fWed, 15 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000DrewIf you can learn to slow down, while anxiety, fear, panic, and stress are telling you to speed up, good things will happen over time. On this podcast episode we take a look at the speed response that is baked into anxiety, fear, panic, and stress. ...Find Seven Percent Slower here. For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/173 -------- My books, website, and social media links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Music credit: Afterglow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1145falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-172-not-accepting-the-lessons-of-anxiety-recovery--52892945https://theanxioustruth.com/172 -------- My books, website, and social media links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Music credit: Afterglow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>945c74a7-191c-45a4-bb45-b1c10162d78bWed, 08 Sep 2021 11:33:55 +0000DrewThe magic of recovery lies in allowing and passing through fear, not for fun, but so that we can learn the lessons that reality hands us afterward.  Specifically, "That was really hard and scary, but nothing bad happened."  Often, we make the mistake...https://theanxioustruth.com/172 -------- My books, website, and social media links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Music credit: Afterglow by Ben Drake (with permission) https://bendrakemusic.com]]>1488falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-171-dealing-with-unplanned-exposures-and-challenges--46394223"How do I handle an unplanned exposure that I can't practice for?"
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Calling out our habit of choosing temporary relief and comfort when we avoid and escape and run and refuse to face the scary stuff.  This is the habit of making decisions rooted in fear and based on achieving short term comfort at the expense of long term progress and recovery. Confronting this habit and recognizing the reality of what this repeated choice means is one of the first things you can do to move yourself down the path to real recovery.

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Calling out our habit of choosing temporary relief and comfort when we avoid and escape and run and refuse to face the scary stuff.  This is the habit of making decisions rooted in fear and based on achieving short term comfort at the expense of long term progress and recovery. Confronting this habit and recognizing the reality of what this repeated choice means is one of the first things you can do to move yourself down the path to real recovery.

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>1506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-145-part-1-antidepressants-anxiety-and-me--43821837My experience with antidepressants and anxiety is mine. Yours may be different.  Please keep this in mind.

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>a1b1c1e0-f192-4a31-9a7a-72d389361c7eWed, 24 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000DrewIn this episode I finally discuss an issue so many people have been asking me to discuss for so long.  My experience with anxiety medications.  I used Paxil between 1996 and 2005.  This is part 1 of a 3 part series detailing my experience.  Today I...My experience with antidepressants and anxiety is mine. Yours may be different.  Please keep this in mind.

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>1379falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-144-therapy-tips-anxiety-recovery-and-the-most-interesting-thing-in-the-room-w-joshua-fletcher--43595554For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/144
Thanks to Josh for taking the time to share his knowledge and perspective with us.
Find Josh online here:

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Podcast - The Panic Pod
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>008f3635-3f90-4219-b1db-23ecd630372bWed, 17 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000DrewOn this episode I was able to spend 30 minutes or so chatting with Joshua Fletcher.  Josh is a working therapist in the UK that runs a practice specializing in anxiety disorders.  Josh is also the host of The Panic Pod podcast.  We covered therapy...For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/144
Thanks to Josh for taking the time to share his knowledge and perspective with us.
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Instagram - @anxietyjosh
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>a1826459-a82a-468b-8f83-134f4f4e8a3aWed, 10 Feb 2021 13:54:30 +0000DrewWe often talk about starting recovery by taking small steps, but did you know that those small steps can often be taken right inside your "safe zone"?  It's true!  Odds are your home base - your safe zone - is chock full of hidden avoidance and...For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/143
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Donna worked herself into a position where she was obsessed with her blood pressure.  She was continuously terrified and convinced that she was on the edge of a fatal blood pressure spike at all times. This obsession drove the compulsion to check and record her blood pressure many times each day.  To Donna, the compulsion to check her blood pressure was an attempt to soothe her fear and convince herself that she was safe, even when she was sure that she was not. She became a slave to the blood pressure monitor and was frozen by the irrational fear that she was in mortal danger at all time
In the end, Donna not only conquered her health anxiety and blood pressure obsession, but learned that she is able to handle all kinds of obstacles that life sometimes throws at us.  The lessons she learned while conquering her anxiety disorder gave her a strong foundation to stand on when things went south in her personal life.  Donna has passed through major relationship changes and a global pandemic and social upheaval and all the things we've all been subject to over the last few years, and she's out there enjoying her life and in her own words ... "living big".  
GO DONNA!
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Donna worked herself into a position where she was obsessed with her blood pressure.  She was continuously terrified and convinced that she was on the edge of a fatal blood pressure spike at all times. This obsession drove the compulsion to check and record her blood pressure many times each day.  To Donna, the compulsion to check her blood pressure was an attempt to soothe her fear and convince herself that she was safe, even when she was sure that she was not. She became a slave to the blood pressure monitor and was frozen by the irrational fear that she was in mortal danger at all time
In the end, Donna not only conquered her health anxiety and blood pressure obsession, but learned that she is able to handle all kinds of obstacles that life sometimes throws at us.  The lessons she learned while conquering her anxiety disorder gave her a strong foundation to stand on when things went south in her personal life.  Donna has passed through major relationship changes and a global pandemic and social upheaval and all the things we've all been subject to over the last few years, and she's out there enjoying her life and in her own words ... "living big".  
GO DONNA!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>1769falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-141-uncertainty-the-true-path-of-recovery-and-the-truth-about-reassurance-w-dr-sally-winston--43342228For full show notes on this episode (you'll WANT to read these):
https://theanxioustruth.com/141
Find Dr. Winston at https://anxietyandstress.com
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>1bbf1209-571e-4ce5-997c-a268b07f7073Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:49:49 +0000DrewIn the field of anxiety disorders and the treatment of anxiety disorders, you will not find anyone with more street cred than Dr. Winston.  Dr. Sally Winston knows what she's talking about. Today I had the privilege of spending 25 minutes chatting...For full show notes on this episode (you'll WANT to read these):
https://theanxioustruth.com/141
Find Dr. Winston at https://anxietyandstress.com
My books, podcast, and social media links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links
Music Credit: "Afterglow" by Ben Drake (https://facebook.com/BenDrakeMusic) with permission

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>1587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-140-we-do-not-accept-and-float-through-abuse-w-joe-ryan--43088677The answer is simple.  You are not required to accept and float through abuse.  Not now.  Not ever.  I am teaching you how to become non-reactive to irrational fear.  Fear that feels real, but has no basis in reality. This is why we learn to accept that fear and float through it.  This is why we surrender to it.  Because in doing so we learn that there is no real danger, and that we no longer have to be afraid.  When in an abusive relationship, there is REAL DANGER.  REAL HARM is being done.  Your fear and your anxiety are justified!  I am not teaching you how to float through that.
My old friend Joe Ryan joined me to discuss this important topic and share his experience with abusive relationships.
For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/140
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Music Credit: "Afterglow" by Ben Drake (https://facebook.com/BenDrakeMusic) with permission


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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>1ae5b3e6-fee9-4564-af22-48eacf346585Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:15:13 +0000DrewI am often asked an important question. "How do I learn to float and accept when one person makes me anxious?"  This question is asked by people that will often explain that they experience anxiety or even panic when in the presence of a specific...The answer is simple.  You are not required to accept and float through abuse.  Not now.  Not ever.  I am teaching you how to become non-reactive to irrational fear.  Fear that feels real, but has no basis in reality. This is why we learn to accept that fear and float through it.  This is why we surrender to it.  Because in doing so we learn that there is no real danger, and that we no longer have to be afraid.  When in an abusive relationship, there is REAL DANGER.  REAL HARM is being done.  Your fear and your anxiety are justified!  I am not teaching you how to float through that.
My old friend Joe Ryan joined me to discuss this important topic and share his experience with abusive relationships.
For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/140
My books, podcast, and social media links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links
Music Credit: "Afterglow" by Ben Drake (https://facebook.com/BenDrakeMusic) with permission


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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>1760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-139-using-all-the-recovery-resources-available-to-you--43088679For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/139
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Music Credit: "Afterglow" by Ben Drake (https://facebook.com/BenDrakeMusic) with permission

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>180117cd-79e7-478a-aadb-c814d9e9db1cWed, 13 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000DrewBuilding your own personal recovery from an anxiety disorder means using ALL the resources you have available to you.  In this podcast episode I talk about combining books, podcasts, social media streams, online support groups, hard work and...For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/139
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Music Credit: "Afterglow" by Ben Drake (https://facebook.com/BenDrakeMusic) with permission

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>1328falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-138-gender-issues-in-mental-health-and-anxiety-recovery-w-dr-bridget-cooper--42855092The way we define our roles as men and women and the way we are socialized into those roles make a difference in the way men and women approach mental health and emotional issues.  Given that in the end we are all humans with the same emotional and mental health needs and problems, we would do well to learn lessons on how to break down some of the gender based issues that can hold us back in recovery.
For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/138
Find Dr. B online at https://drbridgetcooper.com
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>d0e48c1c-7258-4880-9832-fe03a0c94692Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000DrewToday Dr. Bridget Cooper (Dr. B) and I talk about gender issues in mental health and anxiety recovery.  There are clearly differences between men and women and how we talk about mental health, think about mental health, and approach solving mental...The way we define our roles as men and women and the way we are socialized into those roles make a difference in the way men and women approach mental health and emotional issues.  Given that in the end we are all humans with the same emotional and mental health needs and problems, we would do well to learn lessons on how to break down some of the gender based issues that can hold us back in recovery.
For full show notes on this episode: https://theanxioustruth.com/138
Find Dr. B online at https://drbridgetcooper.com
My books, podcast, and social media links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links
Music Credit: "Afterglow" by Ben Drake (https://facebook.com/BenDrakeMusic) with permission

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>2882falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-137-postpartum-ocd-anxiety-and-mental-health-issues-w-jenna-overbaugh--42654453For full show notes on this episode, visit theanxioustruth.com/137
Jenna always assumed that her training and profession would have her well prepared to handle anxiety and depression issues in own life. After a traumatic delivery experience, Jenna began to experience intrusive thoughts centered on accidentally harming her newborn. The thoughts expanded and against her own professional advice, Jenna found herself unwittingly engaging in the avoidance and safety behaviors that she logically knew fuel the problem.
Jenna’s experience taught her that there is giant hole in our society where the basics of mental health for new mothers should be. Without having the benefit of the knowledge Jenna has, the average new mom is totally lost and terrified when confronted with the common mental health struggles that can pop up after childbirth. There is plenty of information about the nuts and bolts of delivery and caring for a newborn but virtually no discussion of even basic postpartum mental health concepts.
My books, podcast, and social media links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanxioustruth/support]]>72db94db-b2f9-488b-8dd3-c628682fbd4eSun, 20 Dec 2020 23:42:27 +0000DrewTherapists and counselors also struggle with mental health. Licensed mental health professional Jenna Overbaugh treats anxiety disorders for a living, but after the birth of her son she struggled with postpartum anxiety, depression and OCD. For full...For full show notes on this episode, visit theanxioustruth.com/137
Jenna always assumed that her training and profession would have her well prepared to handle anxiety and depression issues in own life. After a traumatic delivery experience, Jenna began to experience intrusive thoughts centered on accidentally harming her newborn. The thoughts expanded and against her own professional advice, Jenna found herself unwittingly engaging in the avoidance and safety behaviors that she logically knew fuel the problem.
Jenna’s experience taught her that there is giant hole in our society where the basics of mental health for new mothers should be. Without having the benefit of the knowledge Jenna has, the average new mom is totally lost and terrified when confronted with the common mental health struggles that can pop up after childbirth. There is plenty of information about the nuts and bolts of delivery and caring for a newborn but virtually no discussion of even basic postpartum mental health concepts.
My books, podcast, and social media links: https://theanxioustruth.com/links
Music Credit: "Afterglow" by Ben Drake (https://facebook.com/BenDrakeMusic) with permission


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