Disordered: Anxiety Help
Episodes
Inside The Mind of an Anxiety Therapist (Episode 53)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What Is Your Therapist Thinking While You're Talking? Therapists are people too. They have feelings, opinions, insecurities, fears, and personali...
Did It Anyway - Part 2 (Episode 52)
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the one-year anniversary episode of Disordered! We've been at this now for a full year, and we cannot be more grateful for all the suppor...
Neuropathways, Habits, and Anxiety (Episode 51)
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What about all this "neuropathways" talk? What does it mean in anxiety recovery? Funny that you asked! This week on Disordered Josh and Dre...
Anxiety Recovery, Re-Sensitization, and De-Sensitization (Episode 50)
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OH NO! IT'S COME BACK! The habits we develop and the neuropathways that get created by a disordered state of anxiety mean that even long into rec...
Anxiety Recovery and "Burnout" (Episode 049)
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BURNOUT! Running out of gas and being emotionally, physically, and/or mentally drained can happen to any human. This week on Disordered Drew and Josh...
Anxiety and Compulsive Wellness (Episode 48)
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you using wellness concepts, techniques, programs, and principles as a way to resist feelings of anxiety? There's absolutely nothing wrong wi...
Anxiety And The Inward Compulsion (Episode 047)
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The default state for most humans - to varying degrees - is for the brain to launch into inward thinking and inner dialogue when there's nothing e...
Anxiety Recovery: Worse Before Better? (Episode 46)
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Is it normal for my symptoms, or thoughts, or my anxiety to get worse when I start engaging in recovery?" Even Dr. Claire Weekes acknowled...
What Does Anxiety Therapy Look Like? (Episode 45)
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"What does anxiety therapy look like?" "What goes on in a session with an anxiety specialist?" "How can I find the right ther...
Anxiety and Menopause w/Helen Bennett (Episode 44)
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
But what about hormonal issues, perimenopause, and menopause???!!! This is a question that we are asked all the time, and rightfully so. This week we...
Anxiety About Not Being Anxious? (Episode 043)
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get anxious ... because you're not feeling anxious? This is a real thing in our community! Anxious people who begin to experience mom...
Is Anxiety Recovery About Healing ... Or Learning? (Episode 42)
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Healing" is a VERY popular word in self-help, mental health, and wellness circles. For many, this word resonates. For our friends strugglin...
Exercise, Gym, and Exertion Anxiety (Episode 41)
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety triggered by exercise, exertion, or being in the gym is a common struggle for anyone dealing with issues like panic attacks, agoraphobia, or a...
Productivity Anxiety (Episode 040)
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Productivity anxiety is an often overlooked subject in our community, so this week Drew and Josh are taking a look at anxiety triggered by an obsessio...
Anxiety And The Holiday Season (Episode 39)
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Josh and Drew are talking about anxiety related to the holiday season. This time of year presents extra challenges for people in our commu...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder - GAD (Episode 038)
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're discussing GAD - Generalized Anxiety Disorder. GAD generates the most confusion in the community around Disordered, so we took som...
Anxiety Questions From The Listeners (Episode 037)
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ANXIETY QUESTIONS FROM OUR LISTENERS This week Josh and Drew are answering questions sent in by the listeners. The community around this podcast is...
Anxiety And Brain Fog (Episode 036)
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BRAIN FOG!?!?! One of the most common symptoms of anxiety reported in the community surrounding this podcast is "brain fog". That thing whe...
Anxiety And The Fear of Losing Control (Episode 035)
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fear of losing control - and suffering some horrible consequence - is one of the top five core fears found in anxiety disorders. This week Drew and Jo...
Anxiety and Irritable Bowel Syndrome/GI Issues w/Dr. Sula Windgassen (Ep 034)
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When anxious, stressed, or afraid, the gut and GI tract are almost instantly impacted. This is true for a huge number of people, anxious or not. This ...
Sound Sensitivity and Misophonia w/Dr Jane Gregory (Ep 033)
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Extreme sensitivity to sound and misophonia (yes, it has a name) is a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention in the mental health communit...
Maintaining Momentum in Anxiety Recovery (Episode 032)
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"How can I maintain momentum in recovery when I have a setback or I don't feel motivated?" This is a very common question asked in our ...
Social Anxiety (Episode 031)
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're taking a look at social anxiety, which is the anxiety disorder that belongs in that classification, but also kinda doesn't bec...
Does The Body Keep The Score In Anxiety Disorders? (Episode 030)
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disordered we examine the somatic trauma narrative in relation to anxiety disorders. This is a tricky topic. We ALWAYS want to validate ...
I Have Anxiety and I'm Afraid To Be Alone! (Monophobia) (Episode 029)
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Josh and Drew tackle "monophobia" - the fear of being alone. This is VERY common among people with panic disorder and agoraphobia....
Sleep Anxiety. I'm Anxious About My Sleep!!!! (Episode 028)
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm having problems with my sleep and I'm super anxious about it. HELP! Anxiety focused on sleep and sleep problems is one of the most common...
Anxiety and Self-Compassion w/Kimberley Quinlan (Episode 027)
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have our first official guest on Disordered! Our friend and highly respected anxiety/OCD expert Kimberley Quinlan is here to help us expl...
Anxiety: Overthinking, Worry and Rumination (Episode 026)
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a worrier? Overthinker? Can't stop ruminating? Do you use thinking as your go-to problem-solving and protection tool, then hate that you c...
What Would Non-Anxious You Do? (Episode 025)
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Josh and Drew do a deep dive into this million dollar question: "What would non-anxious you do?" The concept of "non-anxiou...
Did It Anyway! - Round 1 (Episode 024)
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disordered we kick off a new feature. From time to time we'll do episodes that are entirely community-based, showcasing "did it ...
Anxiety Recovery: What Is White Knuckling And How Do I Stop Doing It? (Ep 023)
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
White knuckling. What is it? Why do we use that phrase all the time in the context of anxiety recovery? This week Drew and Josh talk about what "...
Anxiety Recovery: Relapse ... setback ... and reversion (Episode 022)
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disordered Josh and Drew address the topic of setback or relapse. What is it? Does it even exist, or is a "setback" just anothe...
Anxiety Recovery: Is Distraction A Good Plan? (Episode 021)
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disordered Josh and Drew tackle the topic of distraction. Trying to find ways to distract yourself when anxious is a common and popular s...
Anxiety and Depersonalization / Derealization (Ep. 020)
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Depersonalization and Derealization - AKA "DP/DR" This week Drew and Josh get into the nuts and bolts of this most common anxiety and stress...
I'm Obsessed With Anxiety And Anxiety Recovery! (Ep 019)
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm obsessed with anxiety and anxiety recovery! This week on Disordered Josh and Drew examine what happens when we become obsessed with anxiety an...
Driving Anxiety - Anxiety Experienced While Driving (Episode 018)
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DRIVING ANXIETY! This week on Disordered, Josh and Drew take a look at a very common concern in the anxiety disorder community - driving anxiety. Many...
Health Anxiety (Episode 017)
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disordered, Drew and Josh tackle the topic of health anxiety. Health anxiety is an obsession with one's physical or mental health th...
But HOW Do I Accept Anxiety? (Episode 016)
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Accepting anxiety and acceptance are two of the most difficult to grasp and misapplied concepts in the entire anxiety recovery sphere. This week on Di...
My Loved Ones Don't Understand My Anxiety (Episode 015)
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My Loved Ones Don't Understand My Anxiety This week on Disordered Drew and Josh talk about how anxiety disorders have impact not just on the pers...
Anxiety and Depression (Episode 014)
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disordered Drew and Josh look at the ways that anxiety and depression are tied together. The guys examine depression, how it is and isn&#...
Anxiety: ALL ... DAY ... LONG (Episode 013)
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if I'm anxious all day long? This is a question we get asked almost daily. This week on Disordered let's take a look at being anxious all...
ANXIETY: Morning and Night (Episode 012)
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disordered, Drew and Josh dive into two very popular topics in the anxiety community. The dreaded morning anxiety and the equally dreaded...
Intrusive Thoughts ... Just Thoughts? (Episode 011)
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disordered, Josh and Drew discuss scary, unwanted, recurring, intrusive thoughts that can frighten us and trigger high levels of anxiety ...
Anxiety Recovery: The Attitude Shift (Episode 010)
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disordered, Josh and Drew talk about the all-important attitude shift that has to happen as part of recovery from an anxiety disorder. Re...
Anxiety Recovery: Who Gets The Credit? (Episode 009)
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Disordered, Josh and Drew discuss why recovery is so dependent on learning that when you handle anxiety, fear, and uncertainty, YOU...
Anxiety ... Body vs Mind (Episode 008)
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disordered, Drew and Josh look at the relationship between body and mind when it comes to anxiety. Anxiety is absolutely something that o...
What Should I Say During A Panic Attack? (Episode 007)
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT SHOULD I SAY DURING A PANIC ATTACK? "What is the best thing for me to say to myself during a panic attack?" This week on Disordered, Jo...
Panic ... Attack? (Episode 006)
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
IT SURE FEELS LIKE AN ATTACK ... BUT IS IT? This week on Disordered Drew and Josh deconstruct the idea of a panic attack. It sure feels like you'r...
The Symptoms of Anxiety: Does Anybody Else Get ...? (Episode 005)
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Symptoms of Anxiety Anxious people often get completely fixated and consumed by the physical, mental, and emotional symptoms and sensations that c...
The Threat Response (Episode 004)
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disordered Drew and Josh walk you through the biological threat response and how it drives states of disordered anxiety. The guys cover...
How We Got Better (Episode 003)
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Josh and Drew as they share their own experiences of anxiety recovery and what it means to get better when you're struggling with an anxiety ...
What Kind Of Anxiety Do I Have? (Episode 002)
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drew and Josh take a whistle-stop tour of some of the most common forms of anxiety disorder. The guys take time to explain the difference between regu...
You Know You're Anxious When .... (Episode 001)
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the maiden voyage of Disordered! Josh and Drew talk about what it feels like to be an anxious person and offer a number of suggestions for...
Disordered: Anxiety Help (Podcast Trailer)
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DISORDERED Is The Podcast With Anxiety Help From Two Anxiety Experts Josh Fletcher and Drew Linsalata are both known for providing real, evidence-base...