The Anxiety Podcast

TAP 517 - No Phone Challenge

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I will challenge you to spend more time without your phone. This will improve your mental health and allow you more time for...

TAP 516 - Nothing Has Changed

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I talk about how, although technology has advanced a lot in the last decade, many things in our lives are still the same. We...

TAP 515 - How to Overcome Self-Criticism

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I talk all about self-criticism and imposter syndrome. I discuss various ways in how this can manifest and also provide some...

TAP 514 - Don't Look Back In Anger

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discussed letting go of anger. How we can look to resolve long-term disagreements. Tools we can use in the moment when fee...

TAP 513 - Exponential Personal Growth

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss my take on exponential, personal growth. How often we are doing the work, but don't see the results until just bef...

TAP 512 - Wealth Is Found Not In What You Own, But How You Spend Your Time

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I share some insights from a book I'm reading "Vagabonding" by Rolf Potts. I talk about wealth, health, freedom, time and qu...

TAP 511 - How To Make The Most Of Your Time

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I talk about some of the ways I maximize the time in my life. I go into detail about how you can easily integrate these into...

TAP 510 - A Guide to Solving Problems

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I share how I personally approach problems that I am facing in my life. I go into detail about some practical steps you can ...

TAP 509 - Quit Like a Millionaire, Stop Working & Start Living

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I talk to Kristy & Bryce. Kristy, due to stress at work decided to control her own destiny, save, quit her job at the age of...

TAP 508 - How To Have More Meaningful Conversations

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I talk about what mindful conversations are and some suggestions for how having these mindful conversations can lead to deep...

TAP 507 - The Winter Blues

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as "SAD." What it is, how it affects us and the tools we can use t...

TAP 506 - Being Nonreactive

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I break down a recent tweet I read "Being nonreactive is a superpower" by Neil Strauss. How we can learn valuable insights f...

TAP 505 - Rethink Your Resolutions

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I talk a bit about what I'm working on habit-wise and how you create new habits and actually stick to them. Picking somethin...

TAP 504 - Relationships - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how our relationships ultimately shape who we are.  Links: Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ti...

TAP 503 - Time - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I discuss lots of things related to time.  How we spend our time, prioritize our resources and can potentially swop non pr...

TAP 502 - Finding The Root of Your Anxiety - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I how you can potentially find what is causing your anxiety. I talk about why you should be curious and investigate what ma...

TAP 501 - Information Diet - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I talk about managing the sources of information we consume.  Being careful about what we watch and listen to is important...

TAP 500 - Physical Health - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode, I get into detail about why I think physical health is such an important part of out overall wellbeing. I share lots of de...

TAP 499 - Personal Development - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode, I discuss all things personal development. Starting with the foundational blocks of mental health and exercise. I also tal...

TAP 498 - Work - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode, I discuss loads of different things relating to what we do for work. I discuss considerations around changing careers, get...

TAP 497 - Your Environment - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode, I discuss why it's so important that we pick the right environment to live in. I discuss not only the area or city or coun...

TAP 496 - You First - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode, I discuss why it's critical that we put ourselves first in our own lives, and why we need to put on our own oxygen masks f...

TAP 495 - Hard Conversations - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode, I explain the benefits of having hard conversations and why they may be necessary to move forward. I also talk about the b...

TAP 494 - Leaning In - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode, I discuss why moving toward our anxiety is so important. How we can lean in and work through the feelings, and how sometim...

TAP 493 - Gratitude - 12 Days of Less Anxiety

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  12 Days of Less Anxiety. In this miniseries, I will be discussing a particular topic every day for 12 days. In today's episode, I talk abou...

TAP 492 - Matthew Quick - We Are The Light

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode, I interview Matthew Quick, the New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook, made into the Academy Awa...

TAP 491 - Tim on The Hidden Upside

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: I was recently interviewed on another podcast and had the opportunity to share my story and some of what I'm up to these days.  The discussi...

TAP 490 - Enough

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss how we are constantly chasing things in your lives and if it's possible to reach the place of having enough.  I s...

TAP 489 - Stop Trying to Change People

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss why we can't make other people to change, we can only focus on ourselves. I also get into why it's so important to...

TAP 488 - Changing Careers

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I answer a listener's question about changing careers. I get into how to navigate a new workplace and embrace differences. L...

TAP 487 - Tim Shares His Story With Justine Carino

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am interviewed by Justine Carino (She was on TAP 478). I get into my experience with anxiety and Justine asks some really good ques...

TAP 486 - Anxiety After Breakup

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I answer a listener's question about how to move on after a relationship ends. I get into various points about communication...

TAP 485 - More Experiences. Less Things.

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss why I think there is a much greater return from experiences vs buying things. I share some of my favourite experie...

TAP 484 - How To Engage More In Life

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss how you can engage with people to enhance both your life and theirs. There are loads of opportunities every day to...

TAP 483 - Practice Doing Nothing

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I talk about a new practice I've been trying out, and that is to do nothing. It's actually harder than it seems! Listen to t...

TAP 482 - All We Have is Now

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I share more insights from the book "Four Thousand Weeks". I talk about how the future isn't guaranteed and how this means w...

TAP 481 - Being Comfortable Away From Home

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I share some recent insights from a book I'm reading about time. I also discuss being away from home and how to make that mo...

TAP 480 - Social Media Hangover

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss how we feel after using too much time-consuming social media. I get into what we can do to avoid that happening, a...

TAP 479 - The Freedom of Unplugging

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:   In this episode, I share some insights from my recent vacation including the power of completely unplugging. I also get into various other...

TAP 478 - Justine Carino on Dysfunctional Families, Workaholics and Why Our Brains Resist Change

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:   In this episode, I interview Justine Carino who's a licensed anxiety treatment expert with a private practice in New York. We discuss dys...

TAP 477 - Brittany Richmond on Public Speaking, How She's Chasing Her Dreams and Taking Anxiety Along For The Ride

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk to public speaker Brittany Richmond, we chat about her experience with anxiety and what she says to the audiences she...

TAP 476 - Jordan Reid on Parenting, Online Dating and a Different Approach to Anxiety

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I chat with Jordan Reid, who recently wrote "The Big Activity Book For Anxious People" and writes on her blog http://www.ram...

TAP 475 - How To Find Your Dream Job

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share an approach you can use to find your dream job. Instead of thinking just about what career you want, this approach ma...

TAP 474 - Carter Weinstein on Overcoming Teen Anxiety

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I interview Carter Weinstein about his experience with anxiety as a teenager, and what he did to overcome it.  He has since...

TAP 473 - Top 10 Ways To Make Yourself Happy

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I share an exercise I recently completed around figuring out what makes you happy. In understanding what those are, we can t...

TAP 472 - Turn Anxiety Into Excitement

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss how we can prepare to turn anxiety into excitement. By being organized and planning for success we can use physica...

TAP 471 - Just Do It

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss how on days when I don't feel like working out or don't have the energy, I always do something. A short walk, some...

TAP 470 - Change Your Life in 4 Steps

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I share some insights from a recent book I read "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. There are some great practical thi...

TAP 469 - Are You Carrying Unnecessary Weight?

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss a Buddhist story relating to how we carry around unnecessary emotional weight and how it can affect us. I share so ...

TAP 468 - Tim Shares His Story Of Public Speaking Meltdown

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I'm interviewed by Scott Gazzoli of Causing The Effect Podcast. I share the story of my onstage meltdown, and how I recovere...

TAP 467 - Why I Just Shaved My Head

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I explain that I recently shaved my head. My hair has been thinning for a while and I finally decided to go for it.  I've b...

TAP 466 - Scott Gazzoli on Managing Money For Billionaires, Hedonism & Personal Growth

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Scott Gazzoli, we cover a variety of topics including, mental health, managing money for billionaires, stand-up comedy, a...

TAP 465 - Why I Choose Happiness Over Perfection

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I share a recent insight I had about chasing perfection and why that's likely not a healthy goal I've been chasing. I share ...

TAP 464 - How To Improve Your Life in Less Time

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, Tim talks about both Pareto's & Parkinson's Laws and how you can apply them to your life to get better results. He gives som...

TAP 463 - How To Get Out of a Funk

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss some thoughts around a recent experience I had of being in a funk for a day. I share some of my best practices rel...

TAP 462 - How To Transform Your Relationship With Money

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I share various insights from a book I recently read titled "Your Money or Your Life" by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. Incl...

TAP 461 - How To Cope With Waiting For News

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss how many times in our lives we're waiting for news about jobs, exams, relationships. I discuss how we can navigate...

TAP 460 - Don't Try To Time The Market With Your Health

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss timing the market, in the traditional sense with stocks and real estate, but then how that relates to your health....

TAP 459 - Digital Detox

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about a recent book I read and the digital detox I'm currently doing. I believe there are strong connections between a...

TAP 458 - How To Prepare For a Hard Conversation

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about some changes to my diet, a new workout I'm doing, anxiety around the media & war and lastly a recent hard conver...

TAP 457 - Why You Should Say No More Often

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss the "Hell Yes or No" concept and why it's so important to say no to most things, so you can say yes to things that...

TAP 456 - Playing The Long Game

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, talk about this quote "Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten ...

TAP 455 - How To Change Your Future

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss this quote "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't" Jerry Rice. I discuss how t...

TAP 454 - Assume Others Are Doing The Best They Can

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss this concept from Brene Brown. I walk though how this can help you in life to decide how you can interact with peo...

TAP 453 - How To Overcome Meeting Anxiety

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I share some ways you can overcome meeting anxiety, participate and thrive. I share some of my personal experiences from mee...

TAP 452 - Who is in Your 5?

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, I discuss how important our top five influences are, whether they be people, podcasts, books, news stations, social media et...

TAP 451 - Getting Through a Bad Day & Changing Careers in 2022

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss how to get thought a bad day, why it may be a good time to change careers, and how to get started considering what ...

TAP 450 - How To Balance Your Mind

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about why we should be cautious about what we put into our minds and what we consume. I also discuss why it's importan...

TAP 449 - What Message Is Your Anxiety Sending You

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how sometimes pushing through anxiety can be beneficial and other times it may be that we are moving in th...

TAP 448 - How To Maximize Your Life Enjoyment

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share some insights from a book I recently read called "Die with Zero" - ultimately about how to maximize life enjoyment, and ...

TAP 447 - Alcohol and Anxiety with Gill Tietz

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I interview Gill Tietz from the Sober Powered podcast. We discuss why she gave up drinking, the effects it has on your mental...

TAP 446 - Are You Getting Triggered Online?

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss why I'm increasingly concerned about social media and online news as it relates to the intention and accuracy of it...

TAP 445 - Don't Allow Others to Stop Your Progress

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss the recent completion of a challenge I was doing. I get into how sometimes our growth can trigger other people and ...

TAP 444 - What's Holding You Back From The Life You Want

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode Tim shares so insights about things that held him back and how he went on the change them. He also gives you questions for yo...

TAP 443 - You're Not Broken

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share some recent insights I discovered. Particularly around how you're not broken, you just need to remove the layers that...

TAP 442 - Everything Comes at a Cost

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss how everything in life comes at a cost. Family, time relationships, energy and health. I share lots of personal exa...

TAP 441 - Moving Forward When You Feel Stuck

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss how to move forward when you feel stuck and how to get the energy to keep going when you feel drained. I also answe...

TAP 440 - How To Build A Happy Life

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share some insights from a recent book I read, exploring ways to find more happiness in your life. Links: Become an Anxiety...

TAP 439 - How To Deal With Anxious Feelings

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a couple of listener questions, one in terms of how to live with anxious feelings and the other relates to concer...

TAP 438 - If It's Meant To Be, It's Up To Me

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I provide an update on my current fitness challenge. I also talk about how you are the person in your life who's going to hav...

TAP 437 - Why You Should Go Offline

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share some of the insights I gained from spending some time without a phone, tv and internet. I found that time slowed down...

TAP 436 - Why You Should Challenge Yourself

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss some of the challenges I've completed in the past, and what I'm currently working on. Challenges can be a great way...

TAP 435 - Is Anxiety Holding You Back At Work?

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a listeners question about whether you should push through anxiety for career progression, or whether it's ok to jus...

TAP 434 - Curiosity, Courage & Compassion 2.0

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I revisit the 3 C's and explain how they can be a practical tool to help you each and every time you experience anxiety.  Li...

TAP 433 - How To Develop Self-Reliance

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss why it's important to build self-reliance and not rely on certain support people and crutches during tough times. ...

TAP 432 - What To Do When It Comes Back

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I get into what we can do if anxiety comes back.  How we can manage the things that are making us anxious, and get back to t...

TAP 431 - How to Overcome the Fear of Moving

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Are you worried about moving locations or changing careers? I cover both of these topics today in answering a listener question and share som...

TAP 430 - Anxiety Of Becoming a Parent

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss the birth of my children and the anxiety this caused.  Possibly some PTSD as well. I walk through some of the comp...

TAP 429 - Anxiety Of Going Back To Work

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a listeners question. "Can you talk about the anxiety of going back to work after working from home for a year?" Lin...

TAP 428 - Covid Anxiety & What You Can Do About It

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss the variety of ways covid has been confusing and anxiety inducing and what you can do about it. Links:  Become an ...

TAP 427 - Why You Can And Should Change Direction In Life

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about making a comeback and discussing why I've changed careers and directions various times in my life and why that's...

TAP 426 - Hiatus

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I explain why I've decided to put The Anxiety Podcast on hiatus. Thank you so much for the support over the years!

TAP 425 - How To Deal With Other People's Expectations

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about putting yourself first and how you can balance what you want to do with your life and other people's expectation...

TAP 424 - Finding Great Mentors & Overcoming a Low Anxious Mood

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about finding guides and mentors, getting back out into the world, routines and getting past a low level anxious state...

TAP 423 - How To Choose, Establish And Keep The Right Habits

25 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk more about habits and how it's important to not attempt to take on too many things when implementing new habits. Links...

TAP 422 - Hangover Anxiety - Rerun

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I discuss drinking alcohol and how it affects our anxiety.  I also suggest some things that may help if you decide to go ...

TAP 421 - Taking The Leap, Morning Anxiety & Stopping Self Judgement

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer listener questions about how to take the leap into something even when it feels difficult, what you can do about mor...

TAP 420 - Micro Bravery - Rerun

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: On this weeks anxiety variety I talk about micro bravery and how we can be brave by taking small steps.  I discuss how you can apply it to y...

TAP 419 - AMA - Forming Habits, Making Friends & Going Back To Work

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer listener questions about making friends, going back to work, developing better habits and more! Links:  Get The Anx...

TAP 418 - Starting Something New

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about my recent career change and some of the challenges and anxiety that has brought up. I share some of the things I...