From Fear To Freedom
Episodes
279 | 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back | SETBACKS
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I wrestle with setbacks and how one can perceive them as a lesson rather than complete failure. Because it ain't complete failure,...
278 | Anxiety Strengthened My Faith
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I talk about how anxiety taught me how the person that I was had to transcend their limitations and reconstruct my identity throug...
277 | Pornography | The Destructive Spiral
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I talk about the spiral into addiction and why pornography in particular can be a destructive force. Why is it important to sacrif...
276 | 5 Habits That Changed My Life
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I talk about the most effective and influential habits that I introduced into my life. Going through anxiety recovery, it was mand...
275 | I Am NOT Myself | Anxiety Revelation
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I talk about the beginning stage of an anxiety disorder and why you feel detached from yourself, as if you now inhabit a separate ...
274 | Health Anxiety in a Nutshell
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I walk through Health Anxiety and its origins. How does one manifest this state? What does a day in the life of a sufferer look li...
273 | Spiralling Into MORE Anxiety | Q&A
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Q&A episode, I dive into your questions! How does one get out of that spiral into extreme anxiety? Can you explain the causal factors -...
272 | Your Capacity for Darkness | The Jungian Shadow
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I explore the Jungian shadow, the dark parts of our psyche that we do not want to admit to. Our capacity for malevolence. How each...
271 | Devil's in the Details | The Hansel and Gretel Story
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I answer the question: what makes the story of Hansel and Gretel so memorable? Starving children find a house of candy occupied by...
270 | Foods to AVOID in 2024
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I talk about the biggest food mistakes you can make that will critically impact your mental and physical health. Foods like proces...
269 | The Complexity of Life | Existential Philosophy
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I dive into the world of existentialism and why this reflects the anxiety, stress, and confusion you are currently combating. We i...
268 | Falling Behind in Life | Q&A
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I answer questions sent in by you! What can I do to shift my unmotivated state? Strategies for negative thoughts? How do you deal w...
267 | You vs. Your Thoughts | Catastrophizing
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays podcast, it is a battle between you and your negative voice. First, where is that voice (or images) coming from? How should we conceptualize...
266 | My Big 3 PANIC EPISODES | What I Know Now....
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I go over 3 big panic attacks that I've experienced and how I reacted and felt during these confusing moments. I also connect my c...
265 | True Meaning in Struggle? | The Sisyphus Story
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I dive into the story of Sisyphus and why his struggle of pushing that boulder up the hill and watching it roll back down is so rel...
264 | Culture is NOT Your Friend
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, we look at the backward trends of this upside culture. In a time when we are most comfortable than ever, we are feeling the most an...
263 | 3 Anxiety TOOLS for the Holidays
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this holiday episode, I talk about 3 important anxiety tools for this chaotic and busy time of year. How does one manage the stress of finances and...
262 | Self-Sabotage | Is Everything Against You?
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I explore the cultural narrative and how this is working against you. What is our responsibility in this case? What have other people...
261 | The WORST Health Anxiety Habits
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I go into the big unconscious habits that support the health anxiety identity. It is important to shine a light on such habits inc...
260 | Woke Hollywood is Ruining Film
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I talk about the woke agenda in Hollywood and how this is ruining the spirit of the characters we grew to love. But also, the char...
259 | Night Anxiety, Heaven & Hell | Q&A
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I dive into some great questions sent in from you! First, I unpack a question from Beth pertaining to night anxiety. I go over the...
258 | 5 BIG Anxiety Truths
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about a question I received from Damion: "can you go over some basic knowledge about anxiety for someone who knows so little?" ...
257 | The LOOP of Addiction | My Pornography Recovery
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, let's explore the cycle of addiction, what makes a habit bad, and how it hooks us into a self destructing pattern. I talk about my...
256 | Losing CONTROL, TRAPPED, EMBARRASSED
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I explore the mind of the anxiety sufferer. What are their fears that surround their retreat from the outside world? Is there a co...
255 | Our Wedding | Going off the Diet in Italy
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I talk about our trip to Italy. We explored Rome, ate many different foods, got married, and then ventured to Florence for another ...
Reaching FULL Potential | Groundhog Day Movie Analysis Pt. 3
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In PART 3 of the Groundhog Day movie interpretation series, I talk about Phil's transformation and how he managed to find meaning in his life. The mai...
The HARSH Truth of Your Suffering | Groundhog Day Movie Analysis Pt. 2
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In PART 2 of the Groundhog Day movie interpretation series, I talk about the second half of the movie and its deep symbolic and psychological meanings...
From HELL to MEANING | Groundhog Day Movie Analysis Pt. 1
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In PART 1 of the Groundhog Day movie interpretation series, I talk about the profundity of this deep movie and how it depicts ones self journey towar...
254 | Is Anxiety CONTROLLING You??
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I dive into the mind of the victim. When you become a slave to someone or something, then you eventually become bitter and resentfu...
253 | Do I Believe in God?
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I talk about my beliefs in God. What is God exactly? How do I define what that is? Why do my beliefs help me with my mental health...
252 | What’s TRIGGERING Anxiety
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we dive into the big TRIGGERS behind your anxiety. I get into why people with continual anxiety become sensitive to novelty. Also,...
Re-Run | Mustering BRAVERY to Move Forward
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I go over a powerful story that deeply relates to you and your suffering. I am talking about Jonah and the Whale. I get into the begi...
251 | Your Anxiety Response | An In-Depth Look
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I dive into the part of the brain that initiates this freeze, fight, and flight response, the amygdala. This ancient part of the b...
250 | Our 3 Biggest DESIRES
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I dive into the 3 main desires of human beings: certainty, uncertainty, and connection/love. If we have too much certainty, we unco...
249 | Managing the Stress of Uncertainty
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, the main question we are diving into today is, how do we manage the stress when uncertainty pops up? This could be a job change, re...
248 | Heart Palpitations | Plus Other Anxiety Symptoms
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, why do we get pulled into a spiral of anxiety when we focus on a particular sensation, specifically heart palpitations? Is there a...
247 | Is MINIMALISM A Game Changer?
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I talk about minimalism and the reasons this practice greatly impacts our mental state. Where do we begin when it comes to reducin...
246 | Through the Lens of Health Anxiety, Toxic Relationships | Q&A
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I answer questions sent in from you! The first is, how can one break out of their health anxiety cycle? The second, could you point...
245 | Bearing Responsibility | The Meaning to Suffering?
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode, I dive into the hero's journey and the reasoning behind this symbolism we see in art. Why do people crave adversity unconsciously? Wh...
244 | Beyond Social Anxiety
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I talk about my experiences with social anxiety and the steps I took to overcome it. Also, what are the root causes and why do the...
243 | Lessons That CHANGED The Way I Think
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I talk about some of the big eye-opening lessons I learned while going through anxiety recovery. I talk about overcoming fear, shif...
242 | Mark Matousek | Creating A New Life
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Matousek is the author of two award-winning memoirs, Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story and The Boy He Left Behind: A Man's Search for His Los...
241 | Hypochondria | Tell Tale SIGNS
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I dive into health anxiety and why this can become a vicious cycle that can take over your life. I talk about obsessing and the rea...
240 | Keto & Carnivore DIET for Anxiety?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, let us dive into a very important topic for mental well-being, DIET. We hear talks about the many different kinds of diets out there, but what ...
239 | Dr. Sean Sullivan | Shifting Your Mindset
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I talk with Dr. Sean Sullivan, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder and CEO of OnePerfect, a mental health and wellness platform that ...
238 | Depersonalization & Derealization Explained
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, let us dive into the biggest and most debilitating symptom of anxiety: Depersonalization/Derealization. So many who experience Depersonalizatio...
237 | Strategies to Lessen Anxiety
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, let's dive into some tools and strategies that will help relieve some of the chaos that is surrounding you. Anxiety can be a heavy weight day t...
236 | The ABC’s of Emotion & Letting Go
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I dive into emotion and how we can deal with the pain of our past. I break down emotion, talk about the process in which emotion is...
235 | Great Wisdom from Great Books
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I dive into some fantastic books on anxiety and personal development that will change the way you think. The first book, Rewire You...
234 | Dream Analysis, Creating Habits, Boundaries | Q&A
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this Q&A episode, I answer: What can dreams tell us about the past and should we explore them in waking state? How can I stick to my goal of waking...
233 | Dr. Edith Shiro | The Gift of TRAUMA
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I speak with Dr. Edith Shiro. Dr. Shiro is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Miami, Florida, where she sp...
232 | The HERO Archetype | Building a Better You
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I talk about the hero archetype. Why we are drawn to the characters in the movies and people we admire. What is happening unconsci...
231 | Intrusive Thoughts, Foods to AVOID, Habits for Stress | Q&A
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this Q&A, I dive into these really big questions sent in by you: any help to combat morning intrusive thoughts? Any foods that should be eliminated...
230 | The Anxious IDENTITY
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I explore the beliefs and values that make up the anxious identity. How do you break your current identity and mold a new one? I go i...
229 | 4 Lessons I Learned Being an Anxiety Coach
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I talk about some of the huge lessens I learned coaching others battling severe anxiety. One would be that your dragon is YOUR DRAG...
228 | How Can We Forgive? | Know This to Move On...
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, how can we forgive someone who we have strong painful emotion for? When is the right time? She you be stable enough to in the posit...
227 | TRAUMA | This is Crucial to Know...
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I dive into trauma, the specifics of it, and the impact it can have over our long term health. What are the tools and strategies ne...
226 | Wrestling with the Unknown | Anxiety Recovery
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I talk about the uncertainly that we always encounter. Why does this produce the anxiety response? What is our proper response to t...
225 | Rachel Luna | Change Your Life Story
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I talk with certified master coach and author Rachel Luna. With her new book out Permission to Offend, we dive into many of the top...
224 | Can We Find MEANING in the Midst of Suffering?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about finding meaning when in complete suffering. I talk about Victor Frankl's experience in the Nazi concentration camps and where...
223 | Losing Control with Anxiety, Recovery Time | Q&A
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, it is question and answering time! The ones I tackle today are: I feel like I am going crazy and I have no control over my body. I am...
222 | The 1-2-3 Guide to PANIC Attacks
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I want to give you the best strategies for dealing with and overcoming panic attacks. What is behind them? When in the midst of panic...
221 | The Descent Into Suffering | The Picture of Dorian Gray
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I dive into the process of how one can end up in complete bitterness and resentment. The decent into hell is only one step at a time....
220 | The 7 Steps to Anxiety Recovery
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I go over all 7 steps of the recovery process. Those who are in the grasp of anxiety's chaos need a structure in order to gain some s...
219 | Buddha’s Story | Transcend Suffering
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about The Buddha and how suffering became his teacher. This is powerful because so many of us live out this exact story. We gr...
218 | Avoid Unnecessary Suffering in 2023
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I talk about the process in which you can achieve success in your self-development journey. How can we stick to a routine that we k...
217 | Dr. Seth Gillihan | Mindfulness to Heal
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk with licensed Psychologist Seth Gillihan who specializes in sinful Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He was a full-time fac...
216 | Being Too Dependent | The Harmful Truths
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about the dependent personality. Those with this personality trait rely on external means to sooth, numb, and distract themsel...
215 | Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about the all to common signs and symptoms of anxiety. Some include: panic at night, reassurance seeking, Googling symptoms, a...
214 | Pornography | Conquering My Biggest Dragon
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I dive into my history of porn addiction. How did it all start? How and why did I decide to recover from this? I also dive into the c...
213 | My History with Health Anxiety
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about my experiences with health anxiety and agoraphobia. What was my life like? I go over my obsessive habits, my catastrophi...
212 | Your Unconscious Mind | Understand THIS To Understand Anxiety
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I talk about the 95% of who you are, your unconscious mind. This is so CRUCIAL to know in order to desensitize yourself from extrem...
Life Without Porn | Full Audiobook
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this audiobook, I talk about my history with porn addiction and how this impacted my younger years. I talk about how this addiction became my new n...
211 | Finding Meaning When Lost, Negative Self Talk | Q&A
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I answer your questions! Today, I answer: Where do you find meaning when you feel completely lost in anxiety? What can I do to change...
210 | 3 Eye-Opening Anxiety Truths
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I go over 3 big anxiety realizations I experienced when going through anxiety recovery. How does one approach suffering? When we ar...
209 | What Makes Success in Recovery and in Life?
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the common traits of the enlightened mind. Do you follow people like: Wim Hof, Tony Robbins, David Goggins, Jordan Peter...
208 | The FIRST Steps in Anxiety Recovery
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about the first steps in the anxiety recovery journey. What do you do after you admit to yourself that you need help? Where do...
207 | My 2 BIG Anxiety Attacks | What’s Behind Them?
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about the 2 BIG panic attacks I had that led to a spiral of panic attacks going forward. I also explain the ROOT cause of thes...
206 | Toxic Relationships, Self-Sabotage | Q&A
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Q&A episode, I answer: How do you subtract toxic relationships from your life? How do you say no and be more assertive? How do you stick to th...
205 | A HUGE Technique for Anxiety
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I talk about the reasons WHY you should start writing in a journal TODAY. What are the psychological benefits to a journal? How do ...
204 | Buddy C. | Freedom From Our Addictions
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, I talk with Buddy C. about addiction and his 12 years sobriety from alcohol. Buddy is a businessman, podcaster, father, and writer ...
203 | The Super-Ego | Cutting Your Strings
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about the three elements of the personality: the id, ego, and super-ego. I go into more detail about the super-ego and how we ...
202 | The Fear of Losing Control and Being Judged | Agoraphobia
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about a common outcome of consistent anxiety, agoraphobia. This is when someone shrinks their world smaller and smaller by avo...
201 | Best Habits for Anxiety, Foods to Avoid | Q&A
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Q&A episode, I talk about the best habits to reduce anxiety, the top foods to avoid for better mental/physical health, and the best way we can...
200 | Find Meaning in Suffering
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I answer the question: how does meaning come into ones life? If you feel aimless and have no roadmap, taking responsibility for your ...
199 | Social Anxiety
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about the socially anxious person. What are the signs and symptoms? Where does this anxiety stem from? How can someone overcom...
198 | Do This to Overcome Anxiety | Desensitization
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about an important aspect of the anxiety recovery journey, desensitization. This process is gradual and entails that you expos...
197 | Self Doubt, Anxiety Books, Quitting Sugar | Q&A
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I answer your questions! I talk about that SELF DOUBT that creeps in when you think you are progressing or overcame the fear. I recom...
196 | The STUCK Mindset | Breaking FREE
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about the mindset that only limits the quality of your life, the SET Mindset. What are the qualities that make up this mind? W...
195 | Setbacks, Relapses, Failure
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I talk about failure and why it is part of the journey toward self mastery. How do we feel when we slip back into patterns we know to be wrong?...
194 | Faust Ruggiero | Fix Your Anxiety
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk to published research author, therapist, and clinical trainer Faust Ruggiero. Faust is the author of The Fix Yourself Handbook...
193 | 5 Anxiety MUST Do’s
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about the requirements for anxiety recovery. Does your anxiety just go away, or do you have to work at it? Well, consistent an...
192 | The Call to Anxiety RECOVERY
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I go over a powerful story that deeply relates to you and your suffering. I am talking about Jonah and the Whale. I get into the begi...
191 | Dissolving the EGO
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about the ego (who you think you are). I get into the anxiety recovery path and how this opens you up to change and why this d...
190 | How to NOT Quit | Sticking to the Path
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about my younger anxious years and how I quit everything once it it got tough. How did I not quit my recovery journey once the...
189 | Feeling Stuck & Releasing Trauma | Q&A
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Q&A episode, I answer: How do you change a mindset that is so determined to stay the same? How can something like hypnosis reprogram unconscio...
188 | Techniques for an Anxious Day
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about powerful techniques to help prepare you for an anxious day. If you implement these strategies on a regular basis, you wi...
187 | Constant Checking | A Health Anxiety Habit
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about one of those health anxiety habits that completely takes over peoples lives. I'm talking about constant checking. Checki...
186 | Overcoming Addictions
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about my rollercoaster of a journey with pornography and how I recovered from it. What constitutes an addiction?How do you ove...
185 | 5 Reasons Why Anxiety Sucks
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about 5 big reasons why being stuck in the anxiety cycle SUCKS. I touch on: how anxiety makes you feel alone and unique, how t...