The Anxiety Podcast

TAP 417 - No One Is Coming - Rerun

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how we are the only ones in control of our destiny. Inspired by my conversation with Kute Blackson, I unpack ...

TAP 416 - Megan Gallagher On How She Overcame Teenage Anxiety

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk to Megan Gallagher about her experience with anxiety. She talks about how she suffered with anxiety as a teenager and...

TAP 415 - How Will You Change Your Life?

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about the changes in my life I'll be making moving forward, after having some time to reflect. I talk about being inte...

TAP 414 - Tim's Anxiety, Communicating With Others, Dealing With Physical Symptoms

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share some stories of my own and answer some listener questions. Lots of variety in this one. Links:  Become an Anxiety Po...

TAP 413 - Why You Should Move Everyday - Rerun

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks anxiety variety I tell a few stories from my past of the various ways in which I tried to get in shape.  From a marathon to Crossfit to...

TAP 412 - Delayed Gratification

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss how delayed gratification has been popping for me from time to time, and why it's been making me appreciate and gra...

TAP 411 - Tim Talks To Carly Carey About Anxiety During The Pandemic

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: This episode is from a recent Facebook live interview I did with Carly Carey. We chatted about how anxiety is high at this time and what we'r...

TAP 410 - 4 Things To Lower Your Stress/ Anxiety And 4 That Will Increase It

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about 4 Things To Lower Your Stress/ Anxiety And 4 That Will Increase It. Listen in to find out what they are! Take Yo...

TAP 409 - Why Now Is The Best Time To Help

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how you can begin to help others without having to have everything completely dialled in, in your own life. And ...

TAP 408 - Tim Gets Interviewed On The Phillip Gagnon Show

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I get interviewed by my friend Phillip Gagnon, we discuss anxiety and of course how it's affecting us at the current time. Li...

TAP 407 - How To Get Through Tough Times

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: This fable really speaks to being patient and being balanced which I think is really important at this time. Day by day. Keeping positive. Do...

TAP 406 - How To Start A Gratitude & Journaling Practice Today

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I'm going to share my best practices for building a gratitude practice and how you can get started journaling very quickly. L...

TAP 405 - How To Choose Positivity & Help Others At The Same Time

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how during difficult times we can lift up those in our community and neighbourhood. I discuss what you can do bo...

TAP 404 - How To Meditate in 13 Seconds

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: This is the audio from a recent facebook live I did, explaining how to breathe and relax when you're feeling anxious or stressed. And you can...

TAP 403 - Greg Habstritt On Managing Fear, Isolation & Staying Connected During The Pandemic

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I interview Greg Habstritt about finances, fear, isolation, connection and what we can proactively do during the current pand...

TAP 402 - Meditation For Anxiety

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This meditation is designed to help you through a panic attack or a moment of high stress/anxiety. Listen to this every time you feel anxiety coming o...

TAP 401 - Being Fearless Precisely When You're Most Scared - Rerun

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks anxiety variety I talk about a fantastic quote I came across online recently.  I got into detail about how we can lean into even when w...

TAP 400 - Coronavirus Anxiety

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about the recent news of the Coronavirus and the anxiety it's causing. I discuss my approach toward this type of situ...

TAP 399 - It's Not You, It's Me

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how I'm trying to recognize when I get triggered in life, that it's likely about me and not the other person. I ...

TAP 398 - What To Do When You Feel Like Giving Up

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about times when I've felt like giving up, and how I've managed to keep moving forward. I share a variety of stories a...

TAP 397 - Practicing Discomfort To Build Resilience - Rerun

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how we can practice being uncomfortable in order to build resilience. I talk about a recent experience when I wa...

TAP 396 - How To Be Less Needy

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how we can set better boundaries when it comes to relationships. I also discuss what to do when things are going...

TAP 395 - Former NHL Player Clint Malarchuk On Playing Pro Sports with Mental Health Issues, Nearly Dying 3 Times & The Crazy Game - Rerun

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode Clint Malarchuk shares some truly amazing stories about his life.   Malarchuk is best known for having survived a life-threa...

TAP 394 - How I Deal With Anxiety Today

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how my life has changed as it relates to anxiety and how I stay on track today. I also share some of the insight...

TAP 393 - Jeremy Goldberg on Making Kindness Cool - Rerun

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: This week I chat to Jeremy Goldberg, about his kindness revolution, Long Distance Love Bombs. Jeremy, a Ph.D. scholar who spent the past fou...

TAP 392 - The Truth

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how hearing the truth and speaking our truth can be so liberating and relieve anxiety. I also discuss some of th...

TAP 391 - The Secret To Making Huge Positive Changes

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about a learning vs consuming information. And how we can often find more time for another episode of our favourite TV...

TAP 390 - Why You Should Start Now & How To Do It

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about a how you should start making changes and how to do it. I discuss how age isn't something that should hold you b...

TAP 389 - Exposure & Disclosure - Rerun

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode, I talk about how we can use exposure and disclosure as part of our recovery from anxiety.  By leaning into fear and not f...

TAP 388 - All You Need, You Already Have - Rerun

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how typically all our needs are met.  I believe this ties into anxiety in a big way as we're often focused on...

TAP 387 - What Holding Space Means

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about what it means to hold space for someone. I share some insights from a recent meeting I had with a friend, and gi...

TAP 386 - Procrastination & Anxiety

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk at length about how anxiety causes procrastination, and what you can do to overcome it. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journ...

TAP 385 - How To Set Boundaries For Your Anxiety

17 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how anxiety will often fill the space we allow it to, so we need to be conscious of that. I also get into how so...

TAP 384 - Anxiety Afterglow - Rerun

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: This week I discuss something that I like to call the Anxiety Afterglow. The moment when you've just leaned into your fear and achieved somet...

TAP 383 - Why You Feel Like You're Behind In Life

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how we're often comparing ourselves with others and judging where we are at in our lives. I also get a bit into ...

TAP 382 - Act Like You're Never Going To Leave - Rerun

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how by acting like we're never going to leave, we can really engage. This can allow us to really see what's p...

TAP 381 - Moving Through Anxiety

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how to move when getting stuck in anxiety, building community, celebrating your victories and lots more. Links: ...

TAP 380 - Thanksgiving

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: I wanted to say thank you to my listeners, talk about some of the things I'm most grateful for, and how I had to make some changes to get to ...

TAP 379 - Panic Attacks, Relationships & Work

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer 3 listener questions related to different aspects of anxiety. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal here: http://www.tim...

TAP 378 - Physical Anxiety vs Emotional Anxiety - Rerun

28 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I discuss how there is a difference between physical anxiety and emotional anxiety.  I believe being able to tell the dif...

TAP 377 - How Making a Decision Can Stop The Panic - Rerun

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how our amygdala is essentially trying to get our attention.  Once we consciously make a decision one way or...

TAP 376 - The Privilege Of Pressure

14 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share an insight I recently picked up while watching the US Open Tennis finals. The fact that being under pressure is a pri...

TAP 375 - How To Choose Great Friends - Rerun

07 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how you can choose amazing friends. Instead of having friends by circumstance or location, actually picking them...

TAP 374 - How Listeners Are Overcoming Anxiety

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share feedback from some listeners who recently participated in the More Life Mastermind. They share some great insights an...

TAP 373 - How To Build Limitless Confidence

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how we can take inspiration from the movies "Limitless" & "I Feel Pretty" and apply this to our lives, to increa...

TAP 372 - Your Anxiety Showing Up Is Not A Setback

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about the difference between slow downs and set backs. I also get into a real life example of using the 3 C's! Today's...

TAP 371 - Putting You First

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a listener question about why it's important to put yourself first. Only if we put ourselves first can we be the bes...

TAP 370 - What Physical Health Has To Do With Mental Health - Rerun

03 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how physical and mental health are connected.  I get into how working on both the mental aspect of anxiety a...

TAP 369 - 7 Ways To Reduce Anxiety - Rerun

27 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I give my 7 best tips for self-care, to take care of ourselves each day.  These are the fundamentals that if you do in a day...

TAP 368 - How To Stop Worrying - Rerun

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this rerun episode I talk about how 85% of the things we worry about never happen.  I talk about examples of this in my own life and shar...

TAP 367 - Dealing With Digital Distraction

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how digital distraction has been creeping back into my life and what I'm doing to tackle it. Links:  Get The An...

TAP 366 - Physical Symptoms & Money Anxiety

06 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a couple of listener questions, one about dealing with symptoms and chest pains and the other about anxiety over mon...

TAP 365 - Cam Adair on Video Game Anxiety & Addiction - Rerun

29 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: This week I talk to Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters — the world's largest support community for video game addiction, serving 20,00...

TAP 364 - Trying To Force a Quick Recovery & More

22 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer 4 different listener questions and share my perspective on emigrating, feeling light headed at a concert, pressure t...

TAP 363 - Dave Asprey on The Bulletproof Diet, Coffee & Controlling Your Biology To Stop Anxiety - Rerun

15 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I speak to Dave Asprey from Bulletproof.  We discuss diet, coffee and controlling your biology to stop anxiety. Dave Asprey,...

TAP 362 - How To Stop Morning Anxiety

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share my morning routine of late and why I find controlling the morning helps my confidence and peace of mind in a big way...

TAP 361 - The 3 C's - Curiosity, Courage & Compassion - Rerun

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In this episode I talk about the 3 C's and how you can start using them today. What do I do when my Anxiety Shows up? Curiosity, Courage &...

TAP 360 - How Accountability Changed My Life

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share some of the examples where accountability has changed my life. I discuss why accountability works and how you can imp...

TAP 359 - Robert Whitaker on The Facts And Myths About Antidepressants - Rerun

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: This week we chat with Robert Whitaker about the myths and science behind psychiatric drugs. Robert is the author of five books. In 2010, his...

TAP 358 - The Keys to Overcoming Anxiety - Rerun

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode Tim talks about how he assists people to overcome Anxiety.  He discussed the foundation of feeling good and what that involv...

TAP 357 - CATS (Caffeine, Alcohol, Tobacco & Sugar) and Anxiety - Rerun

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode of Anxiety Variety Tim talks about CATS Caffeine, Alcohol, Tobacco & Sugar. What do they do to our bodies and how they will a...

TAP 356 - Fear of Death

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss the fear of death that anxiety causes and what we can do about it. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal here: http://w...

TAP 355 - Presence

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I outline some of the key takeaways from being present last weekend at the retreat. I also share a poem which really resonate...

TAP 354 - Philip McKernan on Intuition, Anxiety and a Relentless Search For The Truth - Rerun

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this rerun episode I share one of my favourite interviews of all time. This week I'm running the "More Life Retreat" which in a big way wa...

TAP 353 - Personal Growth

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about personal growth and how it's both amazing and difficult. I also talk about how when we're growing but our partne...

TAP 352 - Being Brave & Being Gentle

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share some listener questions from a lady who recently lost her husband. Many of these questions I think are relevant to al...

TAP 351 - How To Avoid Rabbit Holes

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share some personal updates of what I've been up to lately. I also discuss some of the rabbit holes I've been down in the p...

TAP 350 - Comparison Anxiety

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss how we're often comparing ourselves with others, and how this can sometimes show up as jealousy. I discuss why this...

TAP 349 - Entrepreneurial Anxiety

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a listeners question. I talk about being self employed and share my own story around going from a job to entrepreneu...

TAP 348 - Mark Manson on The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Rerun

23 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: As I'm traveling this week and next I wanted to share a couple of my favourite interviews from the archive. In this episode I speak to Mark M...

TAP 347 - Can You Just Get Over It?

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a listeners question. It's similar in many ways to my story and I talk about how your anxiety changes over time. Lin...

TAP 346 - Listener Questions - Social Media, Driving & More

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: This week I answer listener questions about frequent bathroom breaks, social media comparisons and fear of driving. Links:  Get The Anxiety ...

TAP 345 - Sharie Spironhi on Why We Are Wired To Worry - Rerun

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: This week as I'm recovering from a cold I'm sharing one of my favourite interviews. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal here: http://www.timjpc...

TAP 344 - Leaning into Fear & Anxiety - Rerun

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: This week as I have the flu, it's time for a rerun. I'm sharing an episode from over 3 years ago about leaning into fear. Hope you enjoy it. ...

TAP 343 - The Best Time To Work On Your Anxiety

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how we can practice being resilient, some discomfort and are able to grow by moving towards things when we feel ...

TAP 342 - Permission, Progress & Persistence

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk I answer some listener questions, with regard to job changes, anxiety setbacks and more. Links:  Get The Anxiety Jour...

TAP 341 - How To Get What You Want This Year

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how you can get what you want this year, how our outputs match our inputs, and why you need to be conscious abou...

TAP 340 - Holiday Survival Guide

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share a previous episode I made at this time of year, to help you get through the holidays. Happy Christmas! Links:  Get T...

TAP 339 - Time To Explore

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a listeners question about leaving home and going traveling around the world. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal here:...

TAP 338 - Anxious About Love

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a listeners question about falling out of love and what they can do about it. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal here:...

TAP 337 - Changing It Up

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about some changes I am making to the podcast and what you can expect moving forward. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal...

TAP 336 - Bring It Along For The Ride

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss how we cannot wait for anxiety to disappear before we begin to take action. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal here: ...

TAP 335 - How Much Is Too Much

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about exercise, how it can make us feel anxious and what we can do about it. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal here: h...

TAP 334 - Derek Sivers: Subtract

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share some insight from Derek Sivers about how we need to remove things instead of adding them. Full article here: https://...

TAP 333 - Don't Be Too Quick To Judge Yourself

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share a story where someone was visibly anxious in an interview but still got the job. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal her...

TAP 332 - How To Stop Using a Crutch

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss how we need to stop using crutches when anxiety shows up, and how we can begin that process. Links:  Get The Anxie...

TAP 331 - Tips & Tricks For Public Speaking Success

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a listeners questions about how to get better at public speaking, and share some of my tips and tricks, to speaking ...

TAP 330 - Don't Try

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss the concept of not trying as described by the author Charles Bukowski. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal here: http...

TAP 329 - Ending Toxic Relationships

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a listeners question about whether or not they should end a friendship. I talk about how in order to find amazing fr...

TAP 328 - Anxiety Does Not Discriminate

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how anxiety can and does affect lots of different people. It ignores titles, wealth and countries. Links:  Get ...

TAP 327 - What Would Your One Last Talk Be?

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about the "One Last Talk" event I went to last week, and some of the insights I got from it. I also discuss how and wh...

TAP 326 - Tim Get's Interviewed on The Craft of Charisma

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I get interviewed on another podcast, I share my story and answer a variety of questions about my work and life. Links:  Get...

TAP 325 - Hanging Out In The Discomfort

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss how we need to hang out in the discomfort in order to grow. I share some of my personal examples and stories to ill...

TAP 324 - How To Be Mighty, Not Small

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I read some feedback from a listener in terms of her journey and how she's stopped playing small, there are some great take a...

TAP 323 - Be Patient And Tough; Someday This Pain Will Be Useful To You

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I share an insightful quote that I got from a listener and discuss my own interpretation of it. Links:  Get The Anxiety Jour...

TAP 322 - Quantity Over Quality

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I discuss how spending time with people is more important than just focusing on quality time. I read this blog post, which st...

TAP 321 - Understanding Where You Are On Your Path

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how regardless of where you are on your path, there are always people in front of you, and people behind you. I ...

TAP 320 - It's Not Your Fault

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how anxiety is not your fault. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal here: http://www.timjpcollins.com/journal/ Beco...

TAP 319 - How To Avoid Being Overwhelmed

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I answer a listener question regarding how to not be overwhelmed by big dreams, and to focus on what's in front of you. Links...

TAP 318 - Anxiety After a Job Interview

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode I talk about how we often can be overly self critical following a job interview, while we wait for the outcome. Links:  Get ...