Hello friends, I am away again this week, but here is a re-upload of a very insightful episode on panic attacks. On this episode, I give you the best strategies for dealing with and overcoming panic attacks. What is behind them? When in the midst of panic, what is the plan of action to best conquer them? I use the acronym S.T.A.Y. to best lay out this plan. Make sure you keep this episode in your back pocket!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, join me in a powerful nighttime meditation to unwind from the day, relax the body, and prepare for the day ahead.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, I talk about the id, ego, and super-ego, the different parts of the psyche coined by psychologist Sigmund Freud. I then dive into the process of creating a new identity from the fragmented one you are currently playing out. I also talk about why one needs to separate themselves from culture (super-ego) in order to find yourself.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/\ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

Today, let us meditate on some important questions. We are typically busy with our families, job, and public persona that we fail to reflect on who we are and what we want. This will open the doors to something greater.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

I am away this week, but here is a fantastic episode I recorded back in 2023 about anxiety triggers. Why are anxiety sufferers so sensitive to novelty? What does one do when they feel overwhelmed? Should you retreat back to your safe place or continue forth through the muck? If you are going through an anxiety phase in your life, this episode will speak to you!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, let's dive into the unconscious behaviours of the typical health anxiety sufferer. I hope that this episode awakens you to the anxious identity I talk about today. It may shift you from a victim hopeless state to a state of growth and development.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, join me in a body scan meditation where we flex and release the stored up energy within the muscles. Be warned, this can cause some serious relaxation. Enjoy!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, I talk about the many nasty symptoms and sensations triggered by our natural stress response. Some include: nausea, fatigue, racing mind, body zaps, and heart palpitations. The typical person easily misreads these symptoms as something life threatening, but they are a natural occurrence due to our body preparing itself to respond to threat. I hope this shines a light on the anxiety confusion you may have.  —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, join me in a powerful meditation on creating safety when in a time of unknown. This will help you calm your nerves, create peace, and build a strong foundation within.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, I talk about TIME. I look into the Adam and Eve story and why their knowledge of good and evil (the snake) breaks them out of unconsciousness. I talk about Captain Hook and why time took a piece of him and is constantly on his tail (the crocodile). Then, I explain why humility is necessary for any real change to occur. This is the beginning of anxiety recovery.  I hope you enjoy.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, join me in a very powerful meditation that involves deep relaxing breathing and visualizations of your role models. This will help make your values clear and move you towards your higher self.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, I try and answer a very universal concern: how does one stop negative thoughts? I get into the mechanics of emotion and what leads to painful imaginings. Then, I cover the solutions to minimize and let go of concerns that seem to forever plague the mind. A must listen!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

Today, let us activate our parasympathetic nervous system with some deep relaxing breathing.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, I dive into the unconscious mind and pull up hard hitting truths about TRAUMA. How is trauma defined? Where do we store it? How does one begin to heal from an emotionally negative experience? I also reference experts like Carl Jung and Bessel Van Der Kolk on the questions I pose for this podcast episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Sit with me for a powerful meditation on confronting an emotionally charged moment of our past and letting it go.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's Q&A, I answer questions around habits and why it is crucial to stick to a positive one like meditation. Where can we find meaning in life? And, how did I manage my anxiety recovery when I was beginning my relationship with Maggie?   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, let us surrender to the present moment. We all want to control the outcomes of our day to day, but what happens if we let go of the reins for a moment?   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, I answer some really deep questions about the human condition. How do we perceive the world? What happens to us physically and mentally when anomaly pops up? If we do see the world through a narrative lens, how do archetypes play a roll in that? Tune in for a really deep and eye opening episode.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Join me for a peaceful and tranquil walk through the woods. Let us conjure up a beautiful and relaxing image in the minds eye and journey forth towards total relaxation. Great for stress and anxiety.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, I dive into insightful information found in Matthew Walker's book Why We Sleep and Michelle Hurn's The Dietitian's Dilemma. How does a lack of sleep affect the emotional parts of the brain? What happens when we don't dream? What can we do to prepare for a rough sleepless night? Is cholesterol rich foods really that scary? What's the best food for mental health? All these questions and more are explored in todays episode!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, let's meditate on a big habit that keeps us stuck from the present moment and in this feeling of wasted time, social media. This will help you let go media distractions and take pleasure in stillness.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, I talk about the biggest dragon we all have to face, fear itself. Agora in Greek means marketplace and agoraphobia means the fear of public places. This generalized fear reaches its peak after a series of confusing and overwhelming panic episodes. I dive into the signs of agoraphobia as well as the key solution to building bravery and conquering this dragon.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, let us quiet the mind, find stillness, and create a vision for the day ahead.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, I dive into the symbolic representation of anxiety itself, round chaos. Like the golden snitch, this symbol glimmers and calls us forth, at the same time, is intimidating and uncertain. The unknown is uncertain but it contains our potential. So when we explore this unknown, we can experience a death of our old psyche and a rebirth of something new.    — 📝 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Join me for a meditation on activating the grounded root chakra. This will help add stability and security into your life.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's podcast, I talk about the various lessons I learned over the years coaching others with anxiety. I dive into the strategies that help build someones competence and bravery over their self doubt and fear. I explain trauma and why people continue to hold on it. Then, I talk about why some people can't seem to break free of their old ways. Tune in for a powerful episode!   —👉🏼 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, join me in a meditation on forgiveness. Let us release unresolved emotional baggage around the people in our lives.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, I answer your questions! How does someone overcome this sense of regret that they've wasted years battling anxiety? What is my experience going on the ketogenic diet? How do I deal with negative thoughts and not be so invested in them? If you have a question, head on over to unpluganxiety.com.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, let's sit together and meditate on a vision of the future. What do you want to let go of? What do you want to manifest?  —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, I talk about my experience of overcoming my pornography addiction. I dive into the many moments that facilitated that change. I also describe important tools and strategies for overcoming that addiction mountain.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, join me in a guided meditation on observing thoughts and letting go of the racing mind.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, I walk through some of the biblical narratives and talk about their psychological significance. The big theme we are focusing on today is sacrifice. Why is this such a necessary part of life? Why does God favour Able for his sacrifices? What is the relationship between sacrifice and anxiety recovery? Tune in to find out!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Join me for a meditation on shifting emotional states. Let us sit in gratitude and peace rather than remain in the worrisome mind.    —📝 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ — 👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, let's define anxiety. I talk about the various anxiety disorders like agoraphobia and depersonalization. Then, I get into the many symptoms and sensations that accompany anxiety. This episode will open your eyes to what anxiety feels like and whether or not this is something you are battling. I will also dive into panic disorders and how one can gradually defeat this dragon.    — 📝 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, let us sit down and detach ourselves from the worrying mind. We will engage in a mindful and calming practice to unwind and be present.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, I talk about the toxic ideas that are so easily incorporated into culture and how one can become susceptible to its pathologies. I dive into Eric Neuman's work and how the ego must struggle free from the unconscious group. I also dive into the terrifying book Ordinary Men and how average people can do horrific acts.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

We do what we can to buttress ourselves from the unknown, but when the snake slithers in, it disorients us and opens our eyes even more. Today on this Q&A episode, I answer some great anxiety questions! When I feel like I am progressing in recovery and then panic arrises, why do you feel like this is a setback and get frustrated? When will it end? How can you tell right away when a role model/friend is a negative influence? What are some of the BIG anxiety triggers? —📝 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, I dive into the recovery side of addiction and what it means to separate yourself from that behaviour. I talk about the important questions you need to answer so that you can create an aim to strive towards. I go over the 12 steps of recovery and what each of them means when it comes to fully letting go. Be sure to join me for this enlightening episode.    —📝 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —👉🏼 The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, I talk about the addiction cycle and how we can get strapped into a certain behaviour, thought pattern, and/or substance. I reference Dr. Anna Lembke's book Dopamine Nation and how this neurotransmitter dopamine works in relationship to our addictions. This episode will help you better understand the mechanisms to which drives this uncontrollable habit that you know is making life worse.    —👉🏼 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com      

On today's episode, I talk about personality trait agreeableness and how this can impact your boundaries or lack thereof. Not speaking up and having a voice can greatly trigger feelings of resentment and bitterness not just towards others, but yourself. How can one cultivate their assertive side and what does that even look like? This is a must listen!   —📝 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Welcome friends, today we are exploring a very powerful NLP strategy for reframing (perceiving differently) old uneasy and traumatic memories. Let's dive into betrayal and overcoming that, embarrassing moments, and how one can finally leave the past behind.   —👉🏼 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, I talk with neuroscientist, corporate consultant, author and speaker, Nicole Vignola. Nicole works with organizations and individuals to teach them how to better understand their unique physiology, providing them with practical tools and science-backed methods to improve their mental health, reach peak mental performance, and enhancing their daily lives. We dive into how we can rewire the brain, break habits, and emerge from the depths of the stuck mindset.    Nicole's Website: https://www.nicolesneuroscience.com   —👉🏼 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ — 👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

On today's episode, I dive into the world of reassurance and why this habit can only loop your suffering. Some include: Googling symptoms, doctor visits/calls, forums, close friends, but mostly close loved ones you trust. The big problem with this feel good attention is that it is fleeting. You need to do the hard work yourself. Recovery and self mastery is earned. If it is just given, then how could any self trust be acquired? Tune in for a really important episode.  —👉🏼 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, I dive into the world of reassurance and why this habit can only loop your suffering. Some include: Googling symptoms, doctor visits/calls, forums, close friends, but mostly close loved ones you trust. The big problem with this feel good attention is that it is fleeting. You need to do the hard work yourself. Recovery and self mastery is earned. If it is just given, then how could any self trust be acquired? Tune in for a really important episode.  —👉🏼 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, join me in this discussion about that inner voice, you know, the one that tells you you're squandering potential. Do you find it difficult to make decisions? What does that voice have to do with that? How does one build trust in their decision-making ability? What does being very agreeable and compassionate have to do with it? Tune in for a juicy episode.    —👉🏼 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On today's episode, join me for an in-depth discussion about the symptoms of depression, the different types of depression, how anxiety and depression go hand in hand, and some of the best ways to combat it.    Robert Sapolsky: The Biology and Psychology of Depression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzUXcBTQXKM   —📃 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

On today's episode, I talk about the different variables that contribute to an anxiety fuelled morning. The sufferer wakes up to a mountain of unresolved collection of dust bunnies in their own minds. This leads to catastrophizing which then overwhelms and limits the person from regular daily responsibilities. I then dive into the strategies you can implement in order to minimize this overwhelming time.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

On today's episode, I dive into your questions around anxiety. The first comes from Angie, and she asks: why does a new symptom show up after one goes away? I unravel the cycle of health anxiety - how it presents itself, how it triggers emotional reactions and how understanding this cycle is the first step towards breaking it. The next coms from Liam and he says: could continual anxiety cause harm in the future? This leads into a critical examination of societal norms, unhealthy living standards, and trends that conventionally induce a web of dependence and escalating health issues rather than promoting true healing.    — 👉🏼 The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —👥 1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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, but an assessment on where you do not want to be in your life. Whether it is reassurance seeking, Dr. Google, body checking, sleeping in, Netflix binging, pornography, we all stumble back into our old ways.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 through action. One must move from their unconscious unawakened state to consciousness in order to live authentically and true. I talk about the Cain and Able story and how one can resort to complete nihilism and disorder if they turn their back to the ideal.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 sacrifice what's easy and accessible for difficult pursuits? What happens to us psychologically when we do? What human need is pornography fulfilling? Can this human need be attained in more natural ways? I answer these questions and MORE on this powerful episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 mandatory that I reshape and restructure my routine with new habits, but what had the biggest effect overall? I talk about Journaling and why this habit can empty the mind of negative thinking. I dive into waking up early and how this can regulate your emotions. Then lastly, I cover the 3 most important habits of my life and why they produce long lasting positive outcomes.    — The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 identity. Usually referred to as Depersonalization, this can convince oneself that they are alone and going crazy. Why is this split happening and what can this mean on a more symbolic level? What can we do going forward to resolve and heal from this overwhelming stage in development?    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 like? How can one begin to break free? All this, and more, on this important episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 - habits, thoughts, etc? Could our resistance to change be due to our upbringing, being around others who settled in comfort and chose not to grow in mind? If you have a question, you can submit it at www.unpluganxiety.com.    —✍️ My Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 of us can do dark and terrible things under the right circumstances. Can we control this darkness? Why is the exploration of the shadow necessary for self actualization? A must listen!   —My Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching with Brad— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 a manipulative old lady looking to eat them, what's that about? Why does a story like this stick? Well, I dive into its symbolic meaning and how this greatly reflects our awakening into maturation.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 processed oils and soy have this detrimental effect on the body that little of us know! How is something like vegetable oil made? Why is sugar and soy so bad for you? If you want to optimize your health and starve Big Pharma, then this is a must listen!   —MY Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching with Brad— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 inhabit a small walled off structure of known territory, surrounded by an ocean of complexity. When too much of this complexity emerges, we switch to threat detection mode. This episode is important to better understand yourself and anxiety.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

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 with an anxious child about school? Im feeling behind in life, what can I do? If you want to submit a question, please visit https://unpluganxiety.com.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 these thoughts? Then lastly, how can one rise about these thoughts? I give you real strategies to then master the terrible mind that you now inhabit.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 current lifestyle at the time to these panicky events and how they are related. My aim for this episode is to relate my anxiety stories to yours and provide you with insight on how your past and current lifestyle is behind them.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 relatable. What are the deeper truths embedded within the story? Can we derive true meaning from carrying a load until the end of time? This one is going to be a "heavy" episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 anxious and the meaninglessness is at an all time high. We dive into George Orwell's 1984, the history of bad diet advice from Ellen White, and much more.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 gift giving? What can you do to lessen the anxiety around social gatherings? Should you stick to your eating disciplines even under the stress of social pressure?   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 done to rise above culture but also their own inner tyrant?    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 including: reassurance seeking and avoidance, so that you can begin to break them. Recognizing these harmful self inflicting habits is the beginning of anxiety freedom.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 character archetypes that click with audiences. It is not only the male spirit of Luke Skywalker or Indiana Jones that they are destroying, but the positive feminine spirit of Ray in the Rise of Skywalker or Mulan. When we watch these remakes and sequels, why does it fail to resonate with us? Why does it leave a long lasting bitter aftertaste? Is this the message we want for our younger generation?   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 main reasons for this chaotic time, including the fear of not performing properly the following day, and the many strategies you can implement to finally get a good nights rest. Then, I  unravel my thoughts on heaven and hell. Is there a heaven and hell here on earth and also in the afterlife? Listen to find out my thoughts.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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?" I dive into the big truths about anxiety so that you have a better understanding of yourself and how to rise above it. We explore the imaginary brain and the rational brain and how these pathways lead to anxiety. Also, how the anxiety response can unlearn fear and why you need a goal for real positive emotion.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 trials with the various addictions of my life, including pornography, and how one can break out of this uncontrollable loop. We all have something we would like to break, but can't, so this episode is a must listen.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 common cycle to the anxious mind? What is their best bet forward to desensitization and building inner courage? Those are the hot questions on this must listen episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 adventure. How was the overall trip? Did I experience any anxiety? How was sugar and carbs after 4 years on keto? Did this impact my health? I dive into these questions and many more on this podcast episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

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 main question the movie is answering is: how does someone who is stuck in a loop of self destructive patterns break free from it? Does the movie answer this question effectively? Can the message be applied directly to your own life?    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 embedded within the story. The main theme the movie is exploring is: how does someone who is stuck in a loop of a self destructive pattern, break free from it? A must listen!   —My Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching with Brad— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com      

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 towards meaning. I talk about: the shadow, the persona, the ego, and the beginning of the recovery journey from hell. What happens when someone first comes to the realization that they are in a loop of negative self destructive patterns? Listen in and find out on a very powerful and moving podcast episode. Note: you don't have to have seen the movie to listen to this series.   —My Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching with Brad— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 resentful. Why? You take a piece of your soul little by little. The anxiety sufferer feels like a slave to this anxiety. They want to stay in what's comfortable and thus turn their back to change.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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? I personally want to get into this topic because it is important for me to be open and to conceptualize my notion of God in detail.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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, as one is overwhelmed, they have two options: retreat back into their safe place or continue forth stumbling toward their higher selves. How does one reduce this sensitivity and become that brave person they deeply want to be?   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com    

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 beginning steps of anxiety recovery. Why things get WORSE if you keep to your old ways. Why the ADVENTURE of recovery is the only way out of suffering. You do not want to miss this episode!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 brain is emotional and can create fearful associations to certain situations. I dive into the reasoning behind this as well as solutions to breaking out of this fear cycle.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 unconsciously crave novelty. If we have too much chaos, the desire for stability becomes great. I explain why these desires must be in balance and how we can all cultivate them in our lives.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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, relationship separation, illness, or having a baby. The unknown tends to pop its head periodically throughout our lives and knowing what's happening within the body when it does, will help you deal with it more effectively.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 an underlying cause for these palpitations that my doctor cannot detect? It is common to feel trapped in your own body when you are faced with such uncertainty. So let's shine a light on this. I will also address the many other common symptoms pertaining to anxiety and their underlying causes.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

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 reducing the materialism and habits that take the better of us? Why does this reduction help ease anxiety and create mental space? I dive into these questions and more!   —My Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching with ME— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 out the signs of a toxic relationship and  when and why should they be sacrificed? I dive into why health anxiety may be a sign from your body that your lifestyle choices need to be shifted. I then talk about the BIG must knows and indicators of a negative weighty relationship.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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? Why do we NEED it? What is the proper way to confront this unknown without it completely devouring you? Then, what is its rewards?    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 they cement in this socially anxious identity? Then, I dive into boundaries and why the lack thereof contributes to the self inflicted tyranny.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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, shifting that nagging and depressing internal voice, how you become your own worst enemy, and what it takes to buttress yourself from the natural chaotic state of existence.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 Lost Father," as well as When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living. His latest book Lessons from an American Stoic, detailing the big lessens we can take away from stoic Ralph Waldo Emerson, is available now. We talk about how one heals from trauma, how one becomes self resilient, and habits that we can do to enhance the overall quality of our lives.    Mark Matousek WEBSITE/BOOKS: https://markmatousek.com   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/\ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 reasons for it. I also get into the mindset of someone with health anxiety and why they tend to shrink their world down smaller and smaller. A very important episode for those who are confused and overwhelmed with this natural bodily response.    —My Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 really works? I talk about my experiences being on a low-carb ketogenic diet and how this transformed my overall quality of life. What foods do I eat? What foods do I avoid? How do I feel?  What are people saying overall about the effectiveness of the diet? This is a must listen because we are what we eat.    The Harvard Carnivore Study https://chgeharvard.org/harvard-study-on-the-carnivore-diet/   Dr. Ken Berry https://www.youtube.com/@KenDBerryMD   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

Today, I talk with Dr. Sean Sullivan, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder and CEO of OnePerfect, a mental health and wellness platform that delivers personalized mindset ’shifting’ experiences called Shifts. Dr. Sullivan will teach us how to shift into a better state of mind, anytime, with something he has developed to solve this Global Unhappiness Problem. Learn more about Dr. Sullivan at https://www.oneperfectshift.com/    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Today, let us dive into the biggest and most debilitating symptom of anxiety: Depersonalization/Derealization. So many who experience Depersonalization feel like they are desperately trying to regain control of their uncontrollable bodies. But, when they don't succeed, they feel trapped and hopeless. So, what are the signs? What is your best bet forward to rid yourself of Depersonalization? Listen to find out!   LETTING GO VIDEO https://youtu.be/pAQYv4LEtq4   —My Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching with Brad— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —My Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 to day and can be confusing to navigate through. I created this episode so that you will have the right tools in your back pocket to contend with the uncertainty.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 brought about, and provide you with TOOLS that will help you sort them out.    —My Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching with Brad— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 Your Anxious Brain by Pittman and Karle is about the two brain pathways that lead to anxiety and how to use them to lessen anxiety. The next, 12 More Rules for Life by Dr. Peterson, I read a passage from the chapter: Work as hard as possible at one thing and see what happens. Then, I read from Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson on how super stimuli's like pornography can impact relationships and connection.   Great Knowledge I Learned from Books | Pt.3 - TAPP# 170 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_aeD3c1tEc   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 up in the morning? I keep hitting the snooze. How can I build on my non existent boundaries? I have let too many people walk over me. What have been your favourite books that you have read this past year? If you'd like to submit a question, please visit unpluganxiety.com.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com    

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 specializes in trauma. She has worked extensively with a diverse population who struggle with a wide range of emotional and daily life issues, including immigration, emotional and sexual abuse and violence, school shootings, loss and difficulties in relationships and communication. She works with individuals, couples, families, adolescents and young adults. Her new book, The Unexpected Gift of Trauma, is available now.   The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: https://dredithshiro.com/presale-the-unexpected-gift-of-trauma/   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 unconsciously? How do these characters reflect you and the suffering or success you are manifesting? This episode is significant if you want to understand the best past forward for a meaningful and rewarding life.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 from the standard American diet that would help with stress/anxiety? For someone who wants to incorporate new habits for stress, what would you recommend I start with and what time of day?   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com    

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 into my old patterns of behaviour and the link between those and the suffering I later endured.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

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 DRAGON. We tend to compare our suffering to others around us. The voice will inside says: "this is silly, so many people have it worse than me." Your journey is between you and yourself. How much better can you be today? It is one step at a time.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

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 position to forgive? I answer these questions and provide you with the right tools so that you can resolve these emotions and move forward.    Forgiveness Meditation   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 necessary to heal from these past emotional situations? I also read passages from great books like, The Body Keeps the Score, and Letting Go, that talk about this healing process.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com    

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 this unknown for getting past it? I talk about how our brains are evolved to deal with the uncertainty. I also get into the Jonah and the Whale story and how Jonah got out of the belly of the whale (the chaos that swallows us up).    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 topics she has written about. Such include: how to change the story we all tell ourselves, what makes up our identity, how to heal and move beyond the traumas of our past, and MORE. You don't want to miss this episode.     Permission to Offend: https://www.rachelluna.biz   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 meaning came for him when faced with death. I also dive into the film Groundhog Day and how this brilliantly depicts the step-by-step climb out of the cycle of suffering.    —The All-In-One Anxiety Recovery Program!— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/   —1 on 1 Coaching with BRAD— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/   —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

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 worried that I will be stuck in this fear response forever, please help. What is the realistic rough average recovery time for someone who has been suffering for about 1 year? Can you talk about the elastic band technique for intrusive thoughts? Do you relate to any of these?

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, what is the plan of action to best conquer them? I use the acronym S.T.A.Y. to best lay out this plan. Make sure you keep this episode in your back pocket!   —The All-In-One Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —Coaching with Brad— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —Brad's Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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. I talk about my experiences being in total chaos as well as explore this powerful story by Oscar Wilde which depicts this very process. Get ready for a dark and enlightening episode.    —The CBT & NLP Based Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching with Brad— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

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 sort of relief. These steps, if you decide to stick to them, will provide meaning and enhance the quality of your life.   —The CBT & NLP Structured Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching with Brad— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 grow up in a. protective bubble and then as we get older we experience tragedy. This shocks us, and can lock us in traumatic stress disorder. How can we transcend this suffering and find inner peace? This is a must listen!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 know to be beneficial? What is our best bet forward in order to buttress ourselves from the uncertainty of existence? Tune in for a rich and informative episode!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk with licensed Psychologist Seth Gillihan who specializes in sinful Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He was a full-time faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania and taught in the Psychology Department at Haverford College. He has been in private practice since 2012. Gillihan completed a doctorate in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of multiple books on mindfulness and CBT and host of the Think Act Be podcast.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the dependent personality. Those with this personality trait rely on external means to sooth, numb, and distract themselves from that internal pain. Then what happens when those means break? For me, I was sent into chaos. Anxiety spiked and I was a mess. How can we move on from this dependent state? What is being so dependent harmful? Today, I answer these questions and more.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the all to common signs and symptoms of anxiety. Some include: panic at night, reassurance seeking, Googling symptoms, and avoiding situations that make you feel trapped and judged. This is an important episode because you may realize that you are not this unique person with this unique illness BUT someone with health anxiety.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 cycle of addiction and how habits are formed. Then I talk about the strategies to break this seemingly unbreakable cycle.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 catastrophic thoughts, and the moment I decided to change. We all have to make some sort of sacrifice in order for our circumstances to shift. How far are you willing to go?   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 extreme anxiety. Our fears, values, beliefs and emotions stem from the unconscious. It processes 11 million bits of information while the conscious mind only processes 40 bits. Wow. Expand your mind by listening to todays powerful episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com    

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 normal and why I couldn't control these urges. I dive into the craving neurochemical dopamine and how this can hook us into destructive patterns. I also provide important strategies for digging yourself out of porn addiction. If you are interested in NoFap and are struggling with porn addiction (or any other addiction), then this audiobook is a must listen! Chapter 1 - 12 Years Addicted - 00:00 Chapter 2 - Finding The Path - 07:55 Chapter 3 - The Dopamine Craze - 14:32 Chapter 4 - Recovery - 27:55 Time With Others/Watching Your Mentors - 31:17 Forgiveness Meditation - 34:30 Letting Go - 44:18 Chapter 5 - Leaving Neverland - 50:16   —The Anxiety Project Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/   —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coac...  

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 my negative self defeating thoughts? Why is it so hard to reach out to those who hold you accountable before a relapse? Tune in for a very powerful Q&A episode!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On todays episode, I go over 3 big anxiety realizations I experienced when going through anxiety recovery. How does one approach suffering? When we are held back by our fears, what do we need to do? I go over these, and more, on this podcast episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 Peterson? What's common amongst all these great teachers? Today, I talk about those traits and why you need to integrate them into your life. 

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 you go from here? Today, I dive into the weeds of the confused anxiety sufferer and what they must do to find the light.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 these attacks, how I managed to climb out of that anxiety hole, and the best way to handle panic when it does pop up.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

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 the recovery path? Why do you take cold showers?  Listen to find out!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 you structure a journal so that you are not wondering what to write? Journaling still plays a massive role in my daily routine and it helps me problem solve the many curve balls life throws my way.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 of Powerless But Not Helpless: a meditation book of 81 verses from the Tao Te Ching. Where did Buddy find the strength to recover from alcohol addiction? What are the first steps? How can we let go of our attachments? Listen to this inspirational podcast to find out!   Buddy C. Website: https://buddyc.org   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

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 are influenced by culture to think and behave a certain way. Outside of comfort and the norm, which is where most people reside, is where you find the answers to live a more profound and meaningful life.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about a common outcome of consistent anxiety, agoraphobia. This is when someone shrinks their world smaller and smaller by avoiding environments that make them feel trapped and judged. I go into my story with agoraphobia as well as the beginning steps to overcoming it.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com    

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 confront that doctor, dentist, or work situation we are anxious about.    Panic Attack GUIDE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwfYIdM6DMw&t=105s   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 own actions can be the first step toward purpose. I then talk about why people can look at their suffering as an opportunity rather than a cruel joke. I also express my journey toward meaning while in the midst of extreme suffering.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 overcome this anxiety? What are the steps and strategies? I answer these, and more, on this weeks podcast.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about an important aspect of the anxiety recovery journey, desensitization. This process is gradual and entails that you expose yourself little by little to the situations, things, and feelings that make you feel uncomfortable. The goal? To become braver and increase your tolerance over these fears. A must listen!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 recommend some of my favourite BOOKS on anxiety. Then, I talk about SUGAR addiction and the beginning steps to breaking this habit. Lastly, I go into NIGHT ANXIETY and the best ways to tackle it.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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? Well, this mind tends to push other successful people out of their lives. This mind blames external circumstances for their suffering. They also ignore any calls to change. I talk about more of these qualities and how to break free of them on todays podcast episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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? What's the best way to handle this shame and guilt? How do you move on from it?  —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

On this episode, I talk to published research author, therapist, and clinical trainer Faust Ruggiero. Faust is the author of The Fix Yourself Handbook (2019) which received literary awards from The Non Fiction Writers Associations, Literary Titan, and Indie Reader. Today, we talk about his upcoming book, The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook: Bringing You Out of the Darkness and Into A Brilliant New World.  ---Faust Ruggiero Website--- https://www.faustruggiero.com   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 anxiety is a sign from your body that things need to change. What things? In this episode, I talk about just that. What do you need to sacrifice and introduce into your life that will get you to where you want to go? In other words, what is the best map forward?   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 beginning steps of anxiety recovery. Why things get WORSE if you keep to your old ways. Why the ADVENTURE of recovery is the only way out of suffering. You do not want to miss this episode!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 dissolves old beliefs. How can we move from one image of ourselves into another? I answer this and more on todays episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 resistance showed up? How can you stick to your goals? I talk about this and more, on todays episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 unconscious behaviours and beliefs? How can you heal from past traumas? I get into Dr. Joe Dispenza's work on brain waves, the mindset that is necessary for happiness, and how you can perceive past negative moments as positive.    Releasing Trauma Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j39w6k0hl_U   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 will feel a drastic change in your anxiety. Feeling overwhelmed in the morning? Can't sleep at night? Then this episode is for you!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about one of those health anxiety habits that completely takes over peoples lives. I'm talking about constant checking. Checking in on the strange mole, skin discolouration, bump, vein, and body aches. This habit easily takes over other peoples lives. I go over the reasons why you do this and how you can break this cycle.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 overcome something that you seem to have no control over? What is happening in the brain that keeps you stuck in this loop? How can you break free? I answer these, and more, on todays episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

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 they make sensations uncomfortable, how anxiety keeps you fixated and dependent, and how it shrinks your wold down. Must knows if you feel stuck in this stress cycle!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about persistence and why this is important for real change to occur. So many of us quit at the first signs of resistance but it is important to know why this is the case. What is going on internally? Can our brains rewire themselves and break out of old patterns? I talk about this and more on todays podcast episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

On part 2 of this anxiety requirements series, I talk about training the mind. The mind that jumps around from one catastrophic thought to the next. We can implement two tactics to settle this untrained dog of a mind: behaviourally and cognitively. You can use your behaviours to settle your stress response and then engage in that internal voice to break negative thought patterns.    Trauma Release Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j39w6k0hl_U   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On part 1 of this podcast series, I talk about discipline and why this is necessary for anxiety recovery. What is discipline? Why is this important? What are some disciplines that you need to adopt? Listen now to find out.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about my 4 year journey on the keto and carnivore diet. I want to discuss how it changed my physical and mental health for the better and what this way of eating entails. My goal of this episode is to inspire you to look into this way of eating and to question your current way of eating. I also provide great resources at the. end of this episode.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com    

On this episode, I talk about what beliefs are and why they keep you stuck in the anxiety cycle. Why does change seem so unrealistic? How can you pin point your beliefs and work to break them entirely? I answer these questions and more on this podcast episode. 

On this episode, I talk about the 4 big DONT'S when panic pops its ugly head. Know these to better understand whether or not you are adding fuel to your panic. I also go into the opposites of these points and why you need to practice them to eliminate panic attacks for good.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk with ultramarathon runner, author, and dietitian Michelle Hurn. After battling with anorexia, depression, and physical illnesses most of her life, Michelle decided to take a radical leap into a low carb ketogenic way of eating. The results? Mental clarity, a balanced mood, a boost in energy, and an overall improvement in physical health. I talk with Michelle about her life story, why this low carb diet has such a positive outcome on people, and why we have been lied to about the negative impacts of eggs, meat, and saturated fat. Plus much, much more.   —Michelle's Book— https://thedietitiansdilemma.net   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about how you can use your behaviours to break your current anxious patterns. Why do so many of us have a difficult time getting into a new healthy routine? How can you? I go over the new routines I adopted that broke me out of this anxiety loop.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #85 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I talk about a powerful anxiety story of mine that revolves around a past fear, the fear of needles. I go over a past doctors visit that made me anxious and what I did to mentally prepare myself for it. I then go on to describe how I managed the anxiety of facing that fear and why it's so important to voluntarily confront that fear. This is the path towards desensitization and the ideal you.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I answer questions sent in by you! The ones I answer today are about adopting healthy routines, breaking a habit you know to be wrong, and healing from a traumatic moment. You can send me questions for future Q&A's via my website. Link below.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about my experiences with cold showers and how this can help strengthen the mind. Overcoming fear is constant exposure to what it is you are most afraid of. Could you not look at cold showers as a tool to increase your pain tolerance? To aid in the facing other challenges that you know are coming your way? Listen to this!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

On this episode, I talk about the unconscious mind and how susceptible it is to the incoming programming of the media. The experience of a TV program or a scroll through Instagram creates an emotion. One can hardly tell this emotion (especially if it is repeated) when in this alpha wave trance. Let us take a closer look at the influence of media and its impact on our inner world.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the shadow (a term coined by the famous clinical psychologist Carl Jung) and WHY this is important for healing. The shadow is the part of ourselves that we do not want to confront. Our insecurities, actions, and beliefs that only makes things worse. The hell that can consume us if we are not paying attention. The more we confront and understand the dark parts of our personality, the more likely we can avoid this hell in the future.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

In this episode, I talk about how you can build on the trust, not only in yourself, but with others. How can someone who has no trust in their capabilities build on that trust? If you truly believe you are unhealthy and unable to get better, how can you begin to break these beliefs?   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

In this episode, I provide strategies and tools for night time anxiety. I go over my experiences suffering from anxiety in the late hours of the night and how I overcame it. The monsters certainly come out when you shut off all he distractions and its just you and your own mind. How can we reduce this stress so that you can finally get a nights rest you deserve?    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I read insightful passages from some of the great books I have read over the years. The ones I talk about today include: Mans Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl, Mindset by Carol Dweck, and Recovery by Russell Brand.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

In this episode, I talk about my transition from working in the film industry to becoming an anxiety coach. I describe my experiences working on set while going through recovery and how I maintained my sanity working 80 hr work weeks. Then, I go into why I moved from that dream job in film to coaching others who battle with anxiety.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

In this episode, I use the movie Groundhog Day to describe how we can break out of our painful and self destructive patterns. The movie is brilliant in depicting someone who is enclosed in their own bubble of suffering and how they manage to find meaning in their life.    Links to the longer Groundhog Day movie interpretations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcq8SbzFeDQ&t=1534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F07gNLDxfIk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOo2_ULJStE   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the art of minimalism. How can letting go of material possessions free and heal us? What are some basic guidelines to follow when beginning minimalism? I also go over my story with letting go and how it changed my lifestyle.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I go over the daily expectations of an anxiety sufferer. What is their normal like? How can they begin to break this pattern and strive for a less anxiety filled life? Whether you're struggling with health anxiety, agoraphobia, shame, guilt, trauma or you feel overwhelmed by lifes challenges, this podcast is for you.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/   —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/

On this episode, I talk about why the people you subject yourself to everyday matter. How do you know if the people, artists, influencers that you surround yourself with are healthy? What makes a good role model/teacher? I go over WHY having a role model and learning from them everyday will help grow you and reprogram those old systems within you.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

On this episode, I talk about all things agoraphobia and what my life was like when I was struggling with it. Agoraphobia is the fear of losing control and dying out in a public place where you may feel trapped and helpless. Then, you may continuously avoid these places until you are no longer able to leave your house without feeling panic. I talk about what my experiences were like as well as what's necessary to overcome this.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I end Q&A month with more of your great questions. I talk about loneliness and how I overcame this, misery and why people can't seem to break out of it, and how to know if you have toxic friends.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this Q&A episode, I answer your questions pertaining to shame and how to heal from it. Then, I talk about medications and my view over them. Lastly, I answer a question pertaining to health anxiety and how you can know for certain if the feeling really is an illness.   ---Send me your questions here--- https://unpluganxiety.com/contact-2/    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I dive into the questions sent in by you. I talk about CBT strategies and how they can help rewire your anxious brain. I go into anxiety sensations and why they can't seem to go away. Lastly, I discuss night anxiety and how to lessen this nasty experience.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I continue to answer your questions. I talk about forgiveness and the process of healing. I go into cannabis and how it can effect your anxiety. Then, I discuss the desensitization process and how repeated exposure to your fears will lessen your anxiety.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this Q&A episode, I answer some of your questions pertaining to health anxiety, recovery steps, and strategies in times of panic. I also talk about the challenges I am currently contending with. If you have a question for me to answer on the next episode, send it to me at unpluganxiety.com.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about my younger days suffering from anxiety and how my personality changed once I began recovery. I hope that sharing my experiences with anxiety help you in your recovery journey.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about a specific moment in the Harry Potter books that strongly relates to anxiety recovery. I talk about Harry's encounter with what he feared the most, the Dementor, and how he overcame his ultimate fear. I go over the path of desensitization and why this is necessary for anxiety.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about depersonalization and the symptoms associated with it. Depersonalization is an effect of anxiety and its the feeling of not being in control of your body. Like your automated. Numb. Out of body. Are you currently suffering from it? How do you know? What can you do to lessen its effects? I answer these and more on todays episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I dive deeper into trauma and how it links to the anxiety you are currently experiencing. I talk about the impact of high emotional events on our minds and bodies. I also answer the question: why do we keep reliving the past? An episode everyone needs to hear.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about that 8 year old inner voice that can't seem to quiet down. Are you a slave to this inner child? Where do these negative thoughts come from? How can we shut down this voice and lesson these negative emotions?    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I answer your questions! The ones I tackle today are:  Is marriage and relationships necessary for anxiety recovery? Where does health anxiety stem from? Whats the relationship between blood pressure spikes and anxiety? What are your favourite habits to calm down? You can send me questions here at www.unpluganxiety.com under contact.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about 6 strategies that will help you deal with failure. When I feel a sense of lack and guilt, knowing I've fallen back into old patterns, I will employ one or more of these tactics to get me back on track. A must listen.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about 10 common habits an anxiety sufferer does daily. I go into detail with each habit and how they only fuel the chaos you are in. My goal is to get you to notice these unconscious behaviours so that you can begin to break the pattern and lesson your anxiety.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about guilt and how it accumulated in my life. After lessoning the behaviours that made me feel guilty and weak, I noticed that I started to view myself differently. I was having less guilt, shame, and the weight of my negative ora was lightening up. I go into the strategies that will help you overcome guilt and live the strong life you were always meant to live.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the cycle of anxiety and why it never seems to get any better. One of the biggest confusions anxiety can produce is the constant appearance of new bodily symptoms after others disappear. I then go over what the solutions are to this vicious cycle.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about past highly emotional events and how they keep you stuck in a strong reflective loop. This constant re-living of the experience can leave someone in constant threat detection mode. This then compromises their health and relationships. I then guide you through a powerful meditative exercise for healing these past traumatic moments at the end of the episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I answer your questions! The ones I will be answering are: How do our anxious thoughts produce physical symptoms? What is the step by step process for morning anxiety? And, night anxiety and how do you deal with thoughts on death and non existence? Tune in, this is a great episode.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On part two of this series, I talk about three more books that have greatly impacted my life. The books are: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, and The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge. I read powerful passages from these great books that I found to be essential knowledge for self development.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about books that have greatly influenced my life and growth. I read passages from: Rewire Your Anxious Brain, Letting Go, and 12 Rules For Life. I hope that you find these excerpts to be useful, as I did, when reading these great books.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about about my history with health anxiety and the beginning steps of my recovery. I go over powerful eye-opening moments like my first spiritual awakening, and then talk about how that led me into a more disciplined lifestyle. This is a great episode for when you feel stuck, hopeless, lost, and out of control of yourself and the impulsive habits you do daily.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about that reactivity over someone else's health challenge that a health anxiety sufferer gets. It's that sensitivity over any health topic that really snowballs someone's health anxiety. I go over my experience dealing with this reactivity and how I properly approached this when a tragic event occurred in my life.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I go over common anxiety breakthroughs that you may have when going though anxiety recovery. It is crucial to reflect back on these moments of revelation and truth when you have a recovery setback. Sometimes we forget how tough we really are and how far we have come. Learn and reflect on these 5 signs on todays podcast episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I am joined with the magnificent life coach and wisdom teacher Emerald Wilkins. She is host and content creator of the YouTube channel, The Diamond Net, and her mission is to help heal and improve the lives of those going through life challenges. We talk about: the shadow, the ego, trauma, and how to heal all on todays episode.  The Diamond Net Channel   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about that pesky and irritating sensation health anxiety sufferers face and why it won't seem to go away. Those body pains/zaps can spiral someone into catastrophic thinking and constant obsessing. I go over why this is the case and what you can do to break this cycle.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the 2 big fears anxiety sufferers contend with: the fear of mortality and social judgement. The health anxiety sufferer avoids environments where they feel like they might die and while they die make a fool of themselves while doing it. Why are these fears common? Where do you begin to overcome these two fears? Listen now.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the absence of a safe space to a health anxiety sufferer. How they attempt to make external materials a way of healing but, in the end, are unable to heal or solve the underlying problem. This is the sufferers desperation for order in their chaotic lives because they are floating out in the middle of the ocean. In chaos.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the feeling of shame and being a burden to the people around you when suffering from anxiety. I go over the set-mindset and how you can break free from the shackles and begin to heal. I then talk about a powerful technique for those automatic negative thoughts that can't seem to disappear.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the common checklist a health anxiety sufferer needs to check off in order for their day to be more manageable. When one of these requirements are not met, then their anxiety shoots into overdrive and they feel like everything is too much. If you feel like one novel occurrence during your day sends you into severe stress mode, then this episode's for you.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about trauma and how past highly negative events from your past get stored within your unconscious mind. Many of us are walking around with too much baggage (negative energy) and struggle to maintain some sort of balance in our lives. I then go over how we can begin to release this baggage and unstick ourselves from the past.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I answer your questions! The questions are: What is the relationship between smoking weed and depersonalization? What is the biggest hurdle you had to overcome when dealing with health anxiety? And, what is your go-to technique for negative thoughts? Tune in for a very insightful Q&A episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the art of letting go and why this leads to emotional freedom. We can be less reactive over our distressing emotions and learn to embrace them. When we do, they do not survive for long. Feel the pain and discomfort and let it subside. Its only when we repress these feelings their energy lives on within us. I also talk about letting go of materialistic goods, friends, and habits.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the 10 most common signs that you may be suffering from health anxiety. It is very important to catch these signs because they are mostly unconscious and in the end, only keeping you stuck. Awareness of them is the first step in the healing journey.  —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

What are your motivations to overcome the challenges you currently face? On this episode, I talk about why I decided to dedicate myself to this anxiety recovery journey and the first steps I took. Then, I go over sacrifice and what you need to let go of in order to benefit the future you. Whats driving you to change? How much pain is pushing you forward out of this chaos? What makes people stay stuck? I go over these questions and more on this weeks episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this Q&A episode, I answer your questions! The ones I answer are: Can you tell me what to do when I feel hyper vigilant about checking body symptoms? Do you have to continue to implement anxiety recovery habits after your anxiety gets better? And, do you suffer from anxiety anymore? Listen in on a very meaningful episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about 3 powerful paradigm shifts that I experienced when I was deeply suffering from health anxiety. These eye-opening moments completely changed the way I looked at myself and the pain I was experiencing. If you want to know some of the unconscious patterns you are doing daily that is contributing to your anxiety, this episode's for you.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about how our identities are formed throughout childhood and how these poor programs keep us from developing later in life. When we are children, we absorb the beliefs and actions of the people closest to us. Then these programs can continue to keep us in a set-mindset state, resistant to any change and any opposing beliefs. How can we break free from this? A must listen!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the coffee addiction I tackled when I was suffering from an anxiety disorder in the past. An addiction is when you try to stop a habit that you want to stop, but can't. Coffee ran my life for over 5 years and I knew it was contributing greatly to my anxiety. I knew this was something I needed to confront and conquer. Do you have something that you can't control? Do you feel pulled by this habit? Then this podcasts for you.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about a powerful story that describes a dark place of where you could end up. A place of deep anxiety and suffering that is the result of the negative programming you keep on running and refuse to change. The Cain and Able story tells you how Cain with his constant brooding and lack of self reflection and awareness leads him to kill the only ideal he has in his life. Abel.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this podcast episode, I talk about my experiences failing on the anxiety recovery journey and how they made me stronger. Failure is necessary for growth because we develop ourselves in that failure. We become more wise and failure helps us orient ourselves in the direction we want to go. It can leave us in the domain of the unknown, but in that unknown we create new habitual order.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the morning of an anxiety sufferer and what they can do to add more order to their chaotic mind. I go over my routine of journaling, meditation, and stretching and how each of these habits help change who you are and what you manifest.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this podcast episode, I talk about the many qualities of the unconscious and why you must work with it to develop yourself. The unconscious mind regulates our behaviours, stores repressed emotional issues, activates the anxiety response, and much more. I  go into these qualities and how you can use your unconscious to get to a better place in your life. 

On this episode, I talk about forgiveness and why it is a huge part of self development. We all have those moments of saying something or acting in manner that we regret toward someone else. Or it could be the opposite. Maybe someone else betrayed you or caused you physical harm. These moments can stay with us forever unless we revisit the moment and resolve it once and for all. I go over a powerful forgiveness technique that you can take with you for these unresolved emotional disturbances. A must listen!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I answer questions sent in from you! The questions are: Can you talk about sleep disorders? What did you do after you Googled a symptom? Can you talk about the fear of flying? If you have a question that you want to ask me, please go over to unpluganxiety.com and under contact, ask me anything.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

In part 3 of the Groundhog Day movie interpretation series, I go talk about the final part of the movie and its deep meanings embedded within the story. The main question the movie is answering is: how does someone who is stuck in a loop of self destructive patterns break free from it? A must listen!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

In part 2 of the Groundhog Day movie interpretation series, I go talk about the second part of the movie and its deep meanings embedded in the story. The main question the movie is answering is: how does someone who is stuck in a loop of self destructive patterns break free from it? A must listen!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

In part 1 of the Groundhog Day movie interpretation series, I talk about why this movie is so powerful and how it tells the story of a mans journey in search for meaning. I talk about: the shadow, the persona, the ego, and the beginning of the recovery journey. What happens when someone first comes to the realization that they are in a loop of negative self destructive patterns? Listen in and find out on a very powerful and moving podcast episode. Note: You don't have to have seen the movie to listen to this series.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the micro goals that can be accomplished daily and why that is important for anxiety recovery. How can your external world (relationships, income, career) change if you are running on negative programming? I go over values and how each action you take every day attaches value to that act. So it starts small with those unconscious actions/habits you do daily. What habit can you replace to make your day just 5% better?   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I answer your questions! Todays questions are: can you please talk about the shadow? What is life like for Brad during COVID? And what did an anxiety setback look like for you and what did you do? If you have a question for me, please ask me on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or send it directly to my email from unplug anxiety.com. A very powerful episode so tune in!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about panic attacks and why using the acronym S.T.A.Y. is the best course of action to handle them. S.T.A.Y. (Spot, Think, Air, Yield) is composed of simple techniques to desensitize the body of panic that is linked to the certain situation you find yourself in. After you survive, you will see the you that a new you has emerged. One that is capable of greater things.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I go over the final three human needs which are: the need for connection, the need for growth, and the need for contribution. The need for connection can manifest in a negative manner such as reassurance seeking. I talk about how we can manifest healthy positive connections. Then, I go over the need for growth and why we need to burn off/uninstall the negative programs within us that keep us stuck. Lastly, I go over the need for contribution and why this need disconnects us to from selfishness and into oneness and love.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about 3 of the 6 human needs: certainty, variety, and significance. Certainty is the need for being in familiar territory. Anxiety sufferers are in the unknown (chaos) and seek to make their overwhelming questions answered. Variety (order) is the opposite of certainty. The unknown. This need is to seek out new information. Having too much order or too much chaos is not good, so the mediation of the two is the proper path forward. Then, there is the need for significance. I go over how this dependent need keeps someone trapped in ego (unconsciousness).    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this podcast episode, I talk about setbacks and how you can challenge them so that you do not end up back in your old patterns. A setback may be: giving into an impulsive pleasure, overreacting to a symptom of anxiety, reassurance seeking, or searching Dr. Google. I then talk about the unconscious mind/ego and why it wants to remain in its familiar ways. If you want to learn ways to overcome a setback, this episode's for you.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the beginning steps of recovery and my experience going through this painful process. The ego, which is identification to content (thoughts, emotions, things), can keep someone from changing and awakening. I go over how you can reach that awakening and detach ourselves from the grip of the ego so that you can journey towards recovery.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about some of the ways you can tell you are suffering from anxiety. These habits, run unconsciously, so recognizing them can be a huge eye opener. I go over these habits and why they keep someone, like my old self, stuck in a chaotic cycle.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about an anxiety producing experience that I had and why it occurred. I go over the amygdala (the anxiety response) and talk about that in more detail. I also talk about the strategies (behaviours and self talk) that I should of implemented when faced with this panic.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this podcast, I talk about minimalism and how reducing our intake of materialistic goods and negative people can lesson your mental clutter. I also express the problems of advertisements and how we are susceptible to them. I then go over a few strategies such as cleaning up and how decluttering can reduce the stress response.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the negative thoughts of hurting someone we love or of a loved one dying and why we get them. Anxiety sufferers react so strongly to these thoughts and begin to attach shame towards themselves for thinking such a thing. I go over some POWERFUL techniques to combat these negative thoughts so you can shift your perspective over them and thus putting an end to the vicious cycle.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this Q&A podcast episode, I answer your questions in detail relating to anxiety recovery. The questions I tackle are: What are you currently trying to improve on? Why is suffering necessary for change? And, is journaling worth the effort? I dive deep into these questions, so tune in for a very powerful episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this podcast episode, I talk about how someone can easily misinterpret an anxiety sensation as being a real physical illness. We can build strong neuronal connections in our brains between the sensation and the fear of it. There is a way where you can break this thought pattern and get out of this anxiety loop you have created.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about my experiences with pornography and why I spent the last 3 years porn free. This over stimulating activity does impact the wiring of our brains and it is important to recognize the harm porn can have over your life. I go over the science behind this addiction and how my social anxiety lessoned when I finally quit this nasty habit.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about my experiences with negative thoughts and why they can be difficult to ignore. Our brains are plastic, which means we can strengthen and weaken neural pathways. The more emotion you give a thought, the more you strengthen your grip over it. I talk about how thoughts become so well learned and the different techniques you can implement to break your hold over these negative thoughts.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about panic attacks and my past experiences going through these terrible events. There are right ways and wrong ways to handle panic attacks. The wrong way? Leaving the environment your in when you feel panic. The right way? Remain in the environment until your anxiety lessons. I go over why this is true and more on this podcast episode.  —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

On this podcast episode, I talk about artificial happiness like: drugs, food, sex, porn, and negative friends. These acts only provide temporary bandaids to those underlying challenges you do not want to face. But those bandaids led to more negative outcomes down the road. I go over my past years avoiding responsibility and how living on pleasure island only manifested an anxiety disorder.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #100, I answer questions sent in by you. The questions are: Because of COVID how can you do exposure practices? What's the role of meditation in Anxiety Recovery? When someone is suffering deeply, where do they begin the recovery journey? I answer your questions in detail on this powerful Q&A podcast episode.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the last step in the anxiety recovery journey: accepting setbacks. At any point you can slip back into your old ways. I talk about this and also how you can deal with the setbacks along the way so that you can continue towards healing. I also go over the maintenance stage of recovery and why its important to continue to challenge yourself daily.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about step #6 of the recovery process: facing your fears. It is important to first understand the fear response (the amygdala) so that you can work with it to overcome anxiety. Why do panic attacks come "out of the blue?" What do you do when this happens? Why confront your fears? These questions will be answered on this powerful episode.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com    

On episode #97 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I talk about step 5 of the recovery journey: have a positive role model. This step is about subjecting yourself continuously to the person you are looking up to. Your potential lies within their knowledge because they went though the same thing as you and has gotten better. The more you are around that person (does not have to be physically), the more you mirror and become like them.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

On this episode, I talk about step 4 of the anxiety recovery process: create new habits. I go over the unconscious mind, 95% that makes up who we are, and how we can work with it to create new habits that will change our identity. I then discuss goals and the resistance that comes with reaching those goals and what you need to do to push through that resistance.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com    

On this episode, I talk about step number 3 in the recovery process: determine your goals and obstacles. Set an aim. You will stumble forward toward that aim and feel like a fool while doing it, but at least you are further down the path than you were yesterday. You must become the fool in order to become the master. I go over the importance of goal setting and why you need to pursue through that resistance in order to overcome anxiety on this podcast episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this podcast episode, I go over the second step in the recovery process: Becoming Knowledgeable. Find others who have gone through the same thing your going through and have gotten better. Begin the learning process. Start from square one. Absorb their information because it will put you in formation towards your higher self.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #93 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I go over the first step to overcoming severe anxiety: Taking Responsibility. I reference Russell Brand's book Recovery and the beginning step in the 12 steps to overcoming addictions. There are many underlying addictions (negative habits) that have been leading the anxiety sufferer down a bad path. So, taking responsibility for the chaos you are in is a massive step towards recovery.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #92, I talk about certain sayings such as: go with the flow, YOLO and how these beliefs only keep you stagnant in your anxious identity. I go over my old lifestyle through college, then the many years after, and what I was doing unconsciously that led me towards a severe anxiety disorder. Are there any other sayings I missed? Please leave a comment!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this podcast episode, I talk about the 7 virtues of enlightened living listed by Robin Sharma in his book, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. I go over each virtue, why it is important to live by it, and how each virtue relates to my life and my recovery. A very powerful episode.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about my feelings of loneliness while I was going through a confusing and chaotic time in my life. I also go over the underlying fears and habits that contributed to the feeling of lonliness and how I became more comfortable when being alone. When my addictions were at its worst, I felt the most alone.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I answer your questions! The 3 I tackle today are: how do I break away from negative friends? Can you help me understand why I can't leave my house without feeling panicky? And, how long did it take for you to recover? I give detailed answers to each of these powerful questions on this podcast episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about my relationship with Maggie and what the relationship was like when I was suffering from health anxiety. I go over my dependent anxious years, why we almost split apart, and how our connection improved once I began to take responsibility for my anxiety.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #87, I talk about 2 powerful techniques that help you to move forward in your recovery journey. These techniques are: the say it in past-tense technique and the out loud affirmations technique. Why these techniques are so powerful is because they speak directly to the unconscious mind (the 95% of who you are). The first technique (say it in past-tense), allows you to to disassociate yourself from your old anxious identity. The second technique (out loud affirmations), engrains powerful affirmations within your unconscious mind just by speaking them out loud with some emotion behind it. I talk about why these techniques are so powerful and much more in this podcast episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about the challenges anxiety sufferers face while going through their recovery journey. The question is, why do more traumatic memories present themselves after I release and resolve one? To answer this, I discuss the unconscious mind and how it stores trauma. I then go over the process of reframing and how we can release the baggage within our unconscious that is weighing us down. After, I explain why another traumatic memory replaces the old one and how you can resolve this continuous pattern.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On this episode, I talk about bad role models, the qualities of a bad role model, and how they can keep you stuck in your current limited identity. A role model can be anybody you spend most of your time with as well as actors, artists, or musicians you look up to. The saying: "you are who you hang around," holds a lot of truth to it. The best way I thought to tackle this topic is to talk about my past relationship with my former best friend, and his contribution on my previous anxious identity.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #83, I talk about the 2 underlying fears of a health anxiety sufferer: mortality and social judgment. Like myself, many people suffering from health anxiety remain in their safe zones because they fear having heart attack and dying out in public and making a fool of themselves why they do it. Then I go on to discuss other fears such as vomiting, the fear of a loved one dying, and the fear of developing a serious illness. I pick these fears apart and talk about ways to overcome them on this podcast episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #82, I answer the question - what is health anxiety? Also known as hypochondria, health anxiety can take over your life. When I suffered from it, I would continuously obsess over different areas of my body for weeks thinking that this strange mark on my skin or sensation within my body was life threatening. Then I would seek out loved ones for reassurance, google my sensations, go to the doctors, or stay at home in my safe zone continuously. In this episode, I go over the reasons WHY people suffer from health anxiety and HOW you can overcome it, naturally.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #81 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I talk about recovery setbacks and how to properly handle them. Setbacks are inevitable, they are part of the journey, but can be devastating to an anxiety sufferer. A obstacle has presented itself, the goal seems unattainable for a moment, and then anxiety is produced. The snowball of negative thinking is likely to begin at this point. The thing is, depending how you look at it, setbacks can be viewed in a positive manner. I go over why this is the case, and more, on this podcast episode.      —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #80, I list some very important questions that help facilitate the drive necessary to move yourself away from that anxious old you, towards that ideal you. If there isn't a big enough fire lit under you, then you may easily fall back into your old ways. When you connect pain to your current situation, that motivates you to move further away from that state. If you also attach pleasure to the future you you want to manifest, that will keep you on course towards that ideal. I also go over my motivations to change and talk the fire that helped me push through that resistance to overcome my anxiety disorder.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #79, I answer your powerful questions in detail. The questions on todays episode are: How can I calm my anxiety the night before an important event? What diet plan is best and what diet are you on? Should you limit activities such as scary movies, vigorous exercise, and drinking caffeine to negate the effects of the flight or fight system? Please send me your questions for future podcast Q&A's at www.unpluganxiety.com OR via social media!   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #78 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I talk about the good and the bad of taking anti-anxiety medications and antidepressants. I talk about the reasons why I chose to overcome my anxiety naturally and I discuss my opinion of those who choose to take these medications to overcome their life challenges. I believe there is an all natural way to overcome anxiety and to depend on drugs for relief will only cause more harm than good.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #77, I talk about how my life is like now since I overcame an anxiety disorder that completely took over my life. I go over the many challenges I faced while struggling with anxiety and how I pushed through that unbelievable resistance in order to reach my higher self. After my disorder, my life changed in many ways. My relationships changed, I had more confidence, I became braver, knowledgable, and less dependent on those around me. I go over how these changes and more on this podcast episode.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

On episode #76, I talk about the collective anxiety that is the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can handle this new challenge effectively and rationally. Even if you are not currently suffering from anxiety, it can be easy to entertain those "what if" thoughts and spiral down into a sensitized state. For many people growing up, we were never taught how to handle life's challenges, so it is important to implement the techniques and strategies I suggest in this podcast episode so that you can be that rock for those who currently struggle with this pandemic.     —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #75 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I talk about the unconscious coping strategies that anxiety sufferer's do daily that only support their anxious identity. Some include - sharing anxiety symptoms on blogs, relying on your partner for support, ALWAYS making excuses, and waiting for the right time. The question is - how badly do you want to change? When I fist discovered the many bad habits I was doing daily that only fueled my anxiety, I had a massive awakening. Discover your anxiety fueling habits here on this weeks episode.     —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #74 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I talk about the anxiety chief that initiates the fight, flight, or freeze response - the amygdala. This almond shaped part of your brain is over 150 million years old and has helped us protect ourselves from those predatory animals lurking around the corner. Understanding the operations of the amygdala helps you better understand the anxiety you are currently facing. You can then work with your amygdala to desensitize yourself and move towards a more neutral state in your emotions.   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com  

On episode #73 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I break apart and answer the powerful question - is anxiety permanent? This common question that I get comes from others who feel continuously stuck in chaos, their anxiety response, and see no way out. This belief that I held close to me, the belief I would never change, added more fuel to the fire that is my anxiety disorder. What can I do to eliminate this belief and move forward? Can I actually overcome anxiety fully and live the life that I want? All this and more will be answered in this weeks episode.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #72 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I talk about a very fearful experience of mine and how my self talk pushed me through that anxious event. The self talk you provide yourself can alter the overall outcome of the fearful challenge are you about to face. When your anxiety systems become active, it takes over all other brain processes, and so now every part of you wants to avoid that perceived threat. I talk about what you can do to push through this extreme resistance and overcome the challenge you are about to face.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #71, I talk about the statements and phrases anxiety sufferers don't want to hear when battling their mental health challenges. I dig into such phrases such as: "you can't teach a dog new tricks, and just relax you'll be fine." To a health anxiety sufferer, saying that people are unable to change only engrains their belief that they will have to live the rest of their life in this anxious state. When I was told to just relax and calm down, I felt like that person had no idea what I was going through, thus making me feel more alone and fearful. The goal of this podcast is to deconstruct these statements and explain why they only further sensitize someone with health anxiety challenges.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #70, I talk about how you can mentally prepare yourself for an upcoming event you are anxious about. It can be anything from going into work or school, to a party or a friendly meet up, I go into detail on what you need to do in order to successfully get through the situation with minimal anxiety. If you enter the dragons lair without a proper sword and shield, you will be eaten alive (so to speak). You won't know how to handle the anxiety during the event, so you will most likely leave and thus worsening your anxiety in the future.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #69 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I talk about the reasons why you need to overcome your anxiety. If you want to successfully reach the goals you want to obtain, attach pain to not changing and pleasure to change. This will give you the drive to reach them. When met with that resistance, most people resort back to their old unconscious habits because it is just too painful to continue forward. The more pain you attach to staying in your anxious chaotic state, the more you will push yourself past that pain and towards that ideal person. Then by attaching pleasure to your desired future, such as living more mindfully with your family, the more you will manifest that outcome.     —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

On episode #68, I go over my transition from anxiety sufferer to the beginning stages of recovery and how developing new tools and techniques for my tool belt became essential for handling the chaos. I will never forget that moment when I had my first paradigm shift (that "aha" moment). I was watching Youtube videos of others talking about health anxiety and it suddenly clicked, maybe I am not actually going crazy and maybe I don't actually have an illness. I then talk about about my journey to recovery and how I began developing the right tools (habits) to reduce my anxiety and live a more peaceful life mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and energetically.    —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

When transitioning from anxiety sufferer to anxiety warrior you will experience a lot of resistance when you introduce new habits into your life. These new habits are things that you are not accustomed to - so of course it will be challenging to do them on a consistent basis - but its important that you do it. Anxiety recovery is about changing your identity 180 degrees, so don't expect an easy transition. In this podcast episode, I go over the habits I was running before my anxiety recovery and then the new habits I am running daily after my anxiety disorder. 

On episode #30 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I go over three things you must do in order to mold the new you. Anxiety recovery is all about creating a new identity and subtracting the old habits and patterns you used to run on a daily basis that kept your anxiety alive and your self worth low. To improve the quality of your life, you must expose yourself to new situations and patterns. I see people who are in their 60's running the same patterns as they would when they were 18 years old. People need to update their software, which is their beliefs and values, in order to change the way they act in the world. Once you change your internal world, then your external world changes.

On episode #29 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I go over 3 important techniques that will greatly improve, not only your anxiety, but the quality of your life. The three techniques are: a strong morning routine, reducing your speed, and the elastic band. It takes 30 days for a new pattern to become consistent in a persons life so make sure you do these on a daily basis. These techniques will be foreign at first, even difficult to get into because your subconscious will not like the change, but it is important that you do it. 

On episode 28 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I talk about some of the biggest negative habits anxiety sufferers run on a daily basis that continuously hold them back. The habits I go over are: poor physiology, hanging out with negative friends, too much Youtube and TV, giving the negatives energy, and constantly avoiding challenges. Once we can recognize the habits we unconsciously run on a daily basis, we can start shifting our perspective over them, and break the cycle that keeps you stuck in anxiety. 

Our subconscious mind runs on habits and it loves familiarity. Breaking bad habits that keep you running the same anxious patterns daily in your life is crucial for overcoming anxiety. In this episode I go over the 3 reasons why you remain in constant misery. The first is that you constantly point out what you DON'T want in life. The second reason is you continuously magnify the BAD and not the GOOD. The third reason is that you are NOT updating your checklist. I go into all three of these reasons and break them down so that you have a better understanding of why you feel stuck in anxiety. It's time to start breaking down the walls that keep holding you back from living a fulfilling life.

On episode 26 of The Anxiety Project Podcast I dive into Night Anxiety. What can you do so you can start enjoying a good nice sleep? I go over the four energetic bodies that make up human beings and go over what you can do specifically in each energetic body so you can better your day to day life. Improving on these bodies will result in better rest and digestion. I then talk about important habits I do before sleep that really improved my life. Some habits include: having a better diet, meditation, exercise, and spending time in nature. These habits will result in a better night sleep and a happier and healthier you. 

Agoraphobia is the fear of places and/or situations that may make you feel trapped, anxious, helpless, and embarrassed. On this episode, I dive into Agoraphobia and what it is like to experience this type of anxiety disorder. There are ways to overcome Agoraphobia such as: systematic desensitization and rhythmic breathing patterns and I go over them in detail on this podcast episode. People who suffer from Agoraphobia tend to avoid the places that cause them panic, thus growing that very fear bigger and bigger until they are unable to leave their house. It is crucial to not run away from an environment when panic begins to strike because you are then telling your nervous system that this place, and similar places like it, are deadly and should be avoided.  

On this episode of The Anxiety Project Podcast I go over the six habits of a health anxiety sufferer. The six habits are: too much time in your safe space, leaving the event early, calling a loved one for reassurance, touching parts of your body, urinating frequently, and one word answers. Knowing the habits you unconsciously run on a daily basis can be a major breakthrough because you will start to shift your perceptions over them. Remember, do not let anxiety define who you are.  

On episode #23 of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I go over the symptoms of anxiety and my top three worst ones that I've experienced back in the day when I went through an anxiety disorder. My top three are: depersonalization, chest pains, and hyperventilation. It is important to recognize the symptoms and to understand why your feeling the way your feeling. 

On episode 22 of The Anxiety Project Podcast I talk about the anxious patterns anxiety sufferers run as well as why you are experiencing the sensations anxiety brings about. I also go into the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical bodies of what make us who we are. If any of these bodies are neglected, then that throws off all the other bodies and we lose rapport with our unconscious. 

On this episode, I go into detail on what I do each and every morning to get myself in the proper state that sets me up for the day. It is crucial to implement a morning routine because not only will your subconscious absorb all the positive energy you create, but it will snowball throughout the rest of the day. Start telling your subconscious what you truly want and get going with a morning routine now. 

On this episode of The Anxiety Project Podcast I talk about the panic attack and 3 crucial techniques to implement in order to subside the symptoms and to end panic once and for all. I go into detail describing why we feel the way we do when panic occurs and I describe the part of the brain (the amygdala specifically) that causes this fight, flight and freeze response. When you implement these 3 techniques and apply them every time panic shows up - you will become unstoppable. 

On this episode of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I talk with Dennis Simsek aka The Anxiety Guy: NACBT Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and host of the critically acclaimed The Anxiety Guy Podcast.  Get ready for an eye opening experience. 

On this episode, I go in-depth on my journey from childhood anxiety to my full out anxiety disorder in my 20's. Throughout this podcast, I provide my view on the education system and how it impacted my life in a negative way, as well as the bad habits I adopted that fuelled my anxiety to the extreme.  

On this episode of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I talk about the beginning of my anxiety recovery and what I started to do in order to detach myself from my old anxious self. I finally had enough of dealing with my severe health anxiety and living my life sensitized to everything around me. I decided to not live another day like this. I made the decision to educate myself on the what I was actually going through. I found influencers online who provided me with the tools and techniques I needed to overcome the challenges I was facing. The people that I decided to model after were people who went through the same challenges I went though and overcame them naturally. When I became completely dissatisfied with how my life was, change began to occur. When change began to occur, I was met with resistance. When I was met with resistance, I did not run away from the feelings but started perceiving them differently. I started looking at them in a more empowering manor. Remember to never run away from the fire, but to run towards it.  

Anxiety recovery is not an easy journey, but it is the most rewarding journey you will ever take. In this podcast I go over the first things you need to do right now in order to overcome your anxiety. Do it for your family, your loved ones, your children, and follow the path to enlightenment. Remember, you can't change your external world until you change your internal world. 

On this episode of The Anxiety Project Podcast I go over hyperventilation and physiology and how it contributes to your anxiety. Shallow breathing is a main contributor to the many sensations you are feeling such as: dizziness, yawning, sighing, and chest pains. I describe simple but effective breathing techniques to implement 3 times a day to improve your overall health and to help reduce anxiety. Also, I go over power poses and how this simple technique can set you up for the day. Your physiology controls your psychology, remember that. 

You first get placed with social labels, then placed with an identity, you have an idea of who you are, you feel a sense of significance, and then you feel a sense of belonging. Anxiety is practised. I practised anxiety since I was a little boy. To know the causes of your anxiety disorder means to go back to your childhood. That 10-year-old child is still screaming inside you and you are still walking around each day giving that child attention. It's time to say no more. 

On this episode, I will describe another anxiety story of mine. I go back to my experiences being in public places such as: operas, symphonies, movie theatres, and having panic attacks during my time at these places. It is important to know why you are experiencing this panic, which may seem out of the blue, and the parts of your brain that are involved in triggering this panic.

One bad habit can snowball into another. The subconscious loves habits and when we start to adopt new empowering habits into our lives, we will experience resistance to this change. It is important to recognize the current bad habits in you life such as: negative friends, television, junk foods, and to start going against that pull. When we replace a bad habit with a good habit and practice it day-by-day, remarkable changes start to occur.   

Popular thinking is going with the norm. Automatically accepting other peoples opinions and ways of thinking can influence your own thinking and identity. It is important to adopt your own way of thinking and to put yourself in uncomfortable situations so that you can create a new empowering identity. When we start using our rational thinking and begin challenging what others say or think, we are then going against the grain of popular thinking. 

A simple two-week workshop that wasn't so simple in my eyes. I go over my struggles dealing with severe anxiety in a college workshop I decided to take back in summer 2017.

On this episode, I discuss what your symptoms of health anxiety (hypochondria) could mean and how to face them. The subconscious mind/body, meaning the mind and body are both connected, store past traumas and experiences, that haven't been dealt with yet, somewhere in your body. This can cause body zaps, heart palpitations and pains (plus many other sensations). I go over how we can start looking at your many sensations in a different way. 

I discuss handling a panic attack the right way. They are scary and and very overwhelming. If you ride the wave of panic and resist the urge to run away or call up a loved one, then you have already began inner change. If you can start facing your fears head on, then you can start rewiring your brain. It is about proving to your subconscious that the environment you are in is safe and not dangerous, thus activating the rational mind in us rather than the irrational mind.

An anxiety sufferer has no control over their negative thinking. There is no conscious guard in your mind that provides rational facts toward the negative thoughts that pop in. I discuss the ways we can start taking control over our minds, and lesson the amount of negative thinking that we encounter daily. Remember, when we give those negative thoughts emotion, we entertain them.

What is your energetic vibration? Start attracting the good in your life and your desires.

Tap into your warrior side and stop being the victim. 

Do you have health anxiety? Recognizing the habits you do throughout the day can help you figure out whether you suffer from health anxiety.

These two skills, yes I said skills, are important to implement daily. When you start controlling your physiology, you control your psychology. These are the keys to help you stay grounded and in tune with the present moment. If you want to be a warrior, act like one, then you will start to believe you are one. An important and powerful podcast.

I hold this topic near and dear to my heart because I have had health anxiety my entire life. I remember when I was in grade 7 feeling a little lump under my jawline and thinking "Im dying." I even phoned up my mom concerned on what it may be. It would consume my thinking for the entire day. This is health anxiety. Now, if you are like my old self, unable to leave the house because of this debilitating anxiety, then you know how painful it can be. I was confused, running on no sleep, and completely overcome by this feeling of hopelessness. I was unable to walk one block from my house before shaking into a panic state and then running back home scared of the sensations. To overcome Health Anxiety was the biggest challenge for me. The symptoms I was experiencing such as; lower back pain, discomfort while urination, lower stomach pains, headaches, and blurred vision, were all caused by ANXIETY. I never had what I thought I had. The reasons I had these symptoms was because of my anxiety and the emotions I haven't dealt with yet. Now when I say emotions i haven't dealt with yet, I mean our bodies store information that cause physical sensations. For example: When I think back on an embarrassing moment in my life that causes me grief, I will then feel that certain sensation somewhere on my body whether its my chest, lower back, head, and neck. Another common sensation is the lump in the throat feeling which a lot of anxiety sufferers get as well. The sensation's make us believe something is wrong and we constantly pay attention to the sensation for days. But if it doesn't go away, it must be something serious right? Wrong. I kept thinking about this pain in my right side for days and days but it wouldn't disappear. I was giving it attention, thus, keeping the sensation alive. So how do you take your mind off of it and get over health anxiety? Visit: www.unpluganxiety.com

On the very first episode of The Anxiety Project Podcast, I go over 7 steps you MUST take in order to desensitize yourself and get to a better place in your life. The seven steps are: understand anxiety (study), find a role model, create a contract, get sleep, get plenty of exercise, delete negative habits, and add positive habits.