I Hate Anxiety Podcast

On today's podcast I want to talk with you about the dangers of "white knuckling it" when it comes to facing your fears fears and triggers, and share with you an alternative process that will help. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Anxiety is hard enough already, but we don't need to beat up on ourselves too. Today I want to share with you how negative self talk can be projected onto others to make it appear that everyone is against us, when that may not be the case. How do we counter this? Be kind to yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Today's podcast addresses the topic of intimacy and the impact that anxiety can have on it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Today I want to talk with you about how over time anxiety results in negative self-talk that damages your self-esteem and what you need to do about that. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Trust can be impacted by anxiety and trauma, where we trust people to distrust them in several ways. Let's talk about that on today's podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

One of the things that can be negatively impacted by anxiety is our sense of safety. On today's podcast I look at four key factors that change our view of what safety means to each of us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Sometimes we develop the belief that if we are in control we will be safe and secure. However, this belief is not accurate and can result in problems over time. Let's look at this issue in today's podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Do you assume your beliefs are true? Of course you do. We all do. However, when we talk about anxious beliefs that others do not seem to share, then maybe we ought to ask ourselves "How do I know my beliefs are true?" Let's dig into this topic on today's podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

On today's episode we are going to look at anxiety and dependency on others, how it can develop, what it can look like, and what you can do about it. Click on the below link to learn more about the I Can Overcome Anxiety 30-Day Challenge and receive a 50% Discount if you purchase by midnight on Sunday November 1st, 2020. https://larryquicksall.podia.com/i-can-overcome-anxiety-30-day-challenge?coupon=KICKOFF-50-OFF --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

In today's podcast I am excited to tell you about the "I Can Overcome Anxiety 30-Day Challenge", a program years in the making to help you overcome the anxiety in your life. In the podcast I share with you the 5 strategies that this program is based upon, the topics covered each of the 30-Day Challenge, the daily routine when taking the challenge, and a 50% discount for those signing up for this initial class. Time is of the essence as the class starts on Monday, November 2, 2020, and registration ends promptly at midnight on November 1st. To learn more about the program and to receive your 50% discount follow this link: https://larryquicksall.podia.com/i-can-overcome-anxiety-30-day-challenge?coupon=KICKOFF-50-OFF --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Do you find yourself believing that in order to be safe and secure that you have to be in control? If so, I recorded this podcast for you! Click on the below link to learn more about the I Can Overcome Anxiety 30-Day Challenge and receive a 50% Discount if you purchase by midnight on Sunday November 1st, 2020. https://larryquicksall.podia.com/i-can-overcome-anxiety-30-day-challenge?coupon=KICKOFF-50-OFF --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Can you relate to this statement: "If I'm Vulnerable I'm in Danger". If you can, then you need to listen to this episode, because you are going the wrong way down a one way street! Let's dig into this one! Click on the below link to learn more about the I Can Overcome Anxiety 30-Day Challenge and receive a 50% Discount if you purchase by midnight on Sunday November 1st, 2020. https://larryquicksall.podia.com/i-can-overcome-anxiety-30-day-challenge?coupon=KICKOFF-50-OFF --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Perfectionism and being around a hyper critical person can lead to self doubt, which can cascade to Approval Addiction. But what is this? How can it happen? How does one recover from it? Let's dig into this topic on today's podcast! Click on the below link to learn more about the I Can Overcome Anxiety 30-Day Challenge and receive a 50% Discount if you purchase by midnight on Sunday November 1st, 2020. https://larryquicksall.podia.com/i-can-overcome-anxiety-30-day-challenge?coupon=KICKOFF-50-OFF --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

There are many problems with perfectionism, so why do some people still pursue it? What is a good alternative to being a perfectionist? Let's talk about perfectionism on today's podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Did you ever stop to think that your mind is listening and believing everything you say? So what are you saying about yourself, other people, and the world around you? Is what you are saying helping or hurting you? Today's topic will help you look at your words differently because Words Mean Things! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Today we wrap up the series on Problematic Thinking Patterns with Emotional Reasoning. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

On today's podcast we continue with addressing Problematic Thinking Patterns with the pattern called Mind Reading. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

On today's podcast we will look at the problematic thinking pattern of Over-Generalizing why it can be such as issue. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

On today's podcast we continue with looking at Problematic Thinking Patterns with the topic of Over Simplifying. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ihateanxiety/support

Today's topic looks at Disregarding Important Aspects of a Situation as a part of the Problematic Thinking Patterns of Cognitive Processing Therapy.

Today's topic continues with the seven types of problematic thinking patterns: Exaggerating or minimizing a situation.

Today's I'm starting a 7 part series on Problematic Thinking Patterns that comes from Cognitive Process Therapy. We will start with Jumping to Conclusions.

On today's podcast I turn things around and explore 4 great ways to feed the anxiety fire in your life. This is a mirror exercise, and if you see yourself in the mirror with any of these for areas, then you may want to do something about it. If you hate anxiety, these 4 things you want to remove from your life.

On today's podcast I want to talk about inspirational quotes that speak something positive to you that you can repeat and think about throughout the day. These statements can really fill in the potholes that anxiety and negative thinking leave behind.

The Eagles recorded the song Peaceful Easy Feeling for their first album in 1972, and it is a favorite sing-along refrain that has lasted for nearly 50 years. In today's podcast I want to look at the refrain from the context of recovery from anxiety disorders and glean some wisdom from this classic tune.

You make a shopping list to make sure you get what you need from the store. Listing your anxiety thoughts and beliefs in a Stuck Point Log gives you the opportunity address your recovery from anxiety in a more strategic way.

In today’s episode I want to talk to you about bending your beliefs, specifically the concepts of a simulation, accommodation, and over-accommodation.

On today's podcast we will examine the concept of World View and how answering a few questions can increase you insight and understanding about what and why you believe certain things.

In today's episode I share with you the primary differences between cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy.

On today's podcast I share with you my thoughts on choosing the best therapist for you.

When your recovery from stalls or hits a plateau, it may be from following fear. Today's podcast looks at the question "Are you following fear or breaking free from it?"

We all have goals. Unfortunately there are far too many goals that we never reach. However if you have a very important goal may I suggest a four step approach that may help you reach it.

Have you ever wondered why change hasn't been working for you? Sometimes we need a different perspective on how change works in order to make the progress we hope to achieve. On today's podcast I talk about the Transtheoretical Model that includes the six stages of Precontemplation, contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, and Termination.

Good morning and good coffee! Happy birthday to me! Yes it really is my birthday today, so I wanna share with you some thoughts about birthdays and what I’m going to do this year to make it the best year it could be.

On today’s episode I want to share with you a four step process for installing positive beliefs into your way of thinking and into your daily life. I’ve been using this process for years with great success, and if you put it into practice in your life I’m sure you will see success as well.

Those with anxiety disorders often have a lot of negative beliefs about themselves, other people and the world. Positive Affirmations about yourself can be a great tool to help you in your recovery. Today I want to share with you what positive affirmations are, where and how to find good ones for you, and how to get them installed into your daily life.

Would you like to create more calm in your life? Who wouldn't! On today's podcast I share with you my 8-step method to strategically create more calm in your life. So, grab some paper and a pencil, because you will want to take note on this episode.

Have you ever wondered why other people are calm and you are not?  These calm people are people you should study to find out what they see, what they hear, what they know, and why you should listen to them.

A lot of times people talk about having racing negative thoughts with their anxiety. Rather than trying not to think about them, how about replacing them by practicing calm thinking.

There are two structures in the brain that are very important, but have two significant limitations that have a major impact on anxiety disorders. Want to learn more? Listen to today’s podcast on the amygdala and the hippocampus.

On today’s episode I cover the topic as to whether or not you might be taking your past out of context leading to anxiety issues today.

On today’s podcast I want to talk about worst case scenario’s and why I don’t believe in them. That’s not to say that bad things don’t happen, but if you’re telling yourself you’re in a worst-case scenario you are creating unnecessary anxiety. Wanna see how that works? Listen to today’s podcast!

On today’s podcast I talk about the difference between evidence-based reasoning and emotional reasoning. Which do you think leads to recovery and which do you think leads to ongoing anxiety? Find out the answer in today’s podcast.

Today I want to talk about the topic of risk management in the difference between probability and possibility.

Many times we have thoughts in her head that are not accurate, that are not truthful. But where do we get this information from? And is this source of information trustworthy or untrustworthy? That’s the topic of today’s episode.

Have you ever heard the phrase I can’t see the forest because of the trees? Did you know that can also apply to anxiety disorders? Find out how in today’s episode.

On today’s episode I share with you my thoughts regarding taking things out of context and how that can worsen anxiety disorders and make recovery harder.

What do these words have in common: Always, never, everything, totally, ruined, can't everyone, no one, and anymore? They are all extreme words that can distort our beliefs and create stuck points. On today's podcast I'll explain to you how this works.

There will likely be times when you are not sure if what you believe is actually true. Today I will show you an exercise I often do in therapy sessions to help people determine if a beliefs is true or false.

In today's society you will often here the phrase, "Well that's your truth, but this is my truth." That phrase may sound good, where everyone can have their own truth, but it is not going to help you recover from anxiety. Find out why on today's podcast.

On today’s episode we are going to be looking at weighing the evidence to determine truth.