Podcasts about health anxiety

Anxiety always seems to have a strategy for you, doesn't it?Check it, prepare for it, watch it closely so nothing bad happensStay on top of things so you can be the fixer, the predictor, the protector, the engineer of experiencesDo not take your eyes off the worry because worry is proof of how good you are and how loving you are.This week we're picking that strategy apart and showing why it almost never holds up.We're talking about:The nocebo effect and why anticipating symptoms can create themWhy anxiety takes credit for bad things not happening even when the worry and avoidance did nothingWhy so many strategies anxiety hands you, from monitoring intrusive thoughts to rehearsing what you'll say to a stranger, are solving a problem that was never actually there to begin withWe also get into why restarting exercise after a period of anxiety can bring on new physical stress, and what that means.Want to talk about this episode and interact with us and others that share your experience? We're hanging out in the Disordered community space:https://disordered.fm/community---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available as a paperback or on Kindle⁠https://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/⁠---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Got a question or did it anyway to share? ⁠Send us an email or voicemail on our website⁠.https://disordered.fm

Everyone tells you to release tension. But if you live with panic disorder, OCD, or health anxiety, that advice can backfire fast. This week we're digging into why chasing relaxation as a goal often makes tension worse, and what actually helps instead.We're talking about why physical tension is a normal response to stress and fear, not a problem to fix. Why techniques like jaw stretches, massage, and meditation can turn into more monitoring and checking. And why sometimes the fastest way through tension is to stop trying to manage how you feel and put your attention somewhere else entirely.Plus listener Did It Anyway stories from Florida, Estonia, and Germany, because sometimes the only way through is to just do the thing anyway.--Want to talk about what you heard in this episode? We're hanging out in the Disordered community space:https://disordered.fm/community---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available as a paperback or on Kindle⁠https://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/⁠---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Got a question or did it anyway to share? ⁠Send us an email or voicemail on our website⁠.https://disordered.fm

On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared explores an often-overlooked obstacle to better health: becoming so focused on wellness that fear begins to work against healing. Learn how chronic stress, health anxiety, information overload, and perfectionism can affect digestion, inflammation, the nervous system, and your overall sense of well-being. Jared explains why awareness should lead to calm, practical action rather than worry, and how your mindset can influence the way your body responds to everyday challenges. Through personal stories, scientific research, and practical strategies, you'll discover how to pursue better health without becoming consumed by it. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by lab results, toxins, symptoms, or conflicting health advice, this episode offers a healthier perspective on building resilience, confidence, and true vitality. Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vitalitynutritionbountiful/ and https://www.instagram.com/vitalityradio/, or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vitalityradio and https://www.facebook.com/MyVitality. Join us also in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MyVitality . Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Begin your anxiety recovery journey at https://anxietyguyprograms.com with science backed programs for Health Anxiety, Panic Attacks, DPDR, and Generalized Anxiety. Stay With Yourself: The Anxiety Recovery Principle That Changes Everything You may understand anxiety very well and still feel stuck in the same cycle. For years, I believed recovery meant getting rid of fear, symptoms, and uncomfortable emotions. What I did not realize was that every time discomfort appeared, I abandoned myself through researching, analyzing, fixing, worrying, and trying to understand what everything meant. In this episode, I share a simple principle that has become deeply important to me: Stay With Yourself. In This Episode • Why anxiety can lead to self-abandonment • What it really means to stay with yourself • Why you do not need to understand every emotion • How releasing the need for certainty creates freedom • Why self-presence supports lasting recovery Reflection What would it look like to remain by your own side today without trying to fix, explain, or improve what you are feeling? Main Website: https://theanxietyguy.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/theanxietyguy1 Instagram: @theanxietyguy Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health concerns.

Anxiety has a favorite move. It doesn't argue that acceptance and exposure don't work. It just convinces you they don't apply to you specifically. This thought, this sensation, this situation, is the one exception to every rule you already understand.This week we break down what fuels that exception: possibility, intensity, and importance, plus the urgency that makes an unlikely outcome feel like it's already happening. A 1 in 5,000 chance means nothing until anxiety puts your name on it. The same pattern shows up everywhere: the one OCD ritual someone insists they can't skip, the health scare that supposedly voids all the usual rules, the flight or the dentist visit where the real fear isn't the obvious one but some elaborate scenario your brain built from nothing.--Want to talk about what you're hearing today? We're hanging out in the Disordered Community space:https://disordered.fm/community--We also get into the meta version of this: I've had it longer than anyoneI have more going on than anyone elseno one is as scared as I am.It's the same doubt wearing a different story, and it isn't true. You don't want to be special here. Plus listener wins from the community: a woman who pushed through agoraphobia and fresh grief to make it to her grandmother's funeral, and another who felt a wave of panic build in a crowded arcade and chose to stay instead of running.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available as a paperback or on Kindle⁠https://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/⁠---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Got a question or did it anyway to share? ⁠Send us an email or voicemail on our website⁠.https://disordered.fm

Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 Dr. Pravesh Man Singh Basnet, recipient of the 2026 Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), joins us for an insightful conversation on trauma, childhood trauma, panic attacks, health anxiety, parenting, and mental health. In this episode, Dr. Basnet explains what trauma is, how childhood experiences shape brain development, how everyday household behaviors can unintentionally become traumatic, and what parents can do to raise emotionally resilient children. He also shares practical advice on parenting teenagers, supporting vulnerable individuals, recognizing panic attack symptoms, understanding health anxiety, and the role psychiatrists play in helping people heal. We also explore whether trauma can be passed through generations, the connection between dreams and reality, how sleep and nutrition affect mental health, and whether trauma can truly heal. The conversation further covers the impact of marijuana on mental health, the difference between psychosis and schizophrenia, Nepal's current mental health landscape, and the changes needed to improve mental healthcare in the country. Whether you're a parent, student, healthcare professional, or someone looking to better understand anxiety disorders, trauma recovery, childhood development, emotional wellbeing, or mental health, this episode offers evidence-based insights and practical takeaways. GET CONNECTED WITH Dr. Pravesh Man Singh Basnet: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pravesh-basnet-md-07a33112b  

Have you ever wondered why you understand anxiety so well yet still feel stuck in the same cycle? At anxietyguyprograms.com, you'll find science backed recovery programs for Health Anxiety, Panic Attacks, DPDR, and Generalized Anxiety. If you're ready to create lasting change in the way your mind and body respond to fear, find the right program for you today.  The Truth About the Part of You Beyond Anxiety What if the part of you beyond anxiety isn't missing at all? Many people spend years trying to fix themselves through more effort, more healing work, and more self-analysis. Yet the deeper self they long to reconnect with rarely responds to pressure. In this episode, we explore why the part of you beyond fear, overthinking, and survival mode may be far quieter than you expect. Rather than forcing its way into your life, it may simply be waiting for evidence that you are ready to stop abandoning yourself and start listening. You'll discover why healing cannot be forced, how self-fixing can unintentionally keep anxiety alive, and why safety, honesty, and self-trust create the conditions for lasting recovery. In This Episode • Why the self beyond anxiety is often quiet rather than dramatic • How years of self-fixing can keep you disconnected from yourself • Why safety and self-trust are essential for recovery • What it means to welcome the part of you that exists beyond fear Reflection What would the part of you beyond anxiety need to see from you today in order to feel safe enough to step forward? Main Website: https://theanxietyguy.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/theanxietyguy1 Instagram: @theanxietyguy Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health concerns.

Overcoming Health Anxiety: Box Breathing & Breaking the Reassurance LoopEpisode DescriptionIf your mind has been scanning your body today, checking, worrying, or searching for signs that something is wrong, this episode is a safe space for you. Health anxiety keeps us stuck in the future, anticipating the next symptom or worst-case scenario. In this 10-minute session, we dismantle that threat response and anchor you back to the present. Join Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic, as he shares unique insights from his time on the ambulance—where he frequently treated an overactive nervous system misfiring as a physical emergency. Learn why your physical symptoms are real but not medically dangerous, and discover how to quietly message your body that you are completely safe. Time Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Episode Introduction00:49 – Finding Your Comfy Space01:20 – Guided Box Breathing Practice (3-3-3 Method)03:40 – The Paramedic's Perspective: Understanding Health Anxiety Symptoms05:22 – Mindful Affirmations for Health & Safety08:27 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Health Anxiety Relief10:13 – Grounding & Returning to the Present Room10:50 – Outro & Anxiety Breaker SupportToday's Affirmations for Peace of MindLet these words settle in gently. You don't have to fully believe them yet—just allow them to land: "My body is not my enemy. It is working hard for me right now.""Sensations are not symptoms. My nervous system is sensitive, not broken.""I am allowed to feel uncertainty and choose not to search for answers right now.""I release the need to check. The answer I am looking for is already here. I am safe.""My mind has been working so hard to protect me. I give it permission to rest."3 Daily Caring Tips for Health Anxiety ReliefGive the Worry a Window: If anxious health thoughts pop up, don't fight them. Dedicate one specific 5-minute window later in the day (like 4:00 PM) to acknowledge them. Outside of that window, gently step away and return to your breath.Notice the Reassurance Loop: Googling symptoms or constantly asking loved ones for reassurance feels like quick relief, but it actually feeds the anxiety cycle. When you feel the urge to check, pause and use an affirmation instead.Move Your Body Gently: Taking a simple 10-minute walk gives your nervous system direct, honest feedback that your body is working, your lungs are breathing, and you are safely moving through the world.Connect & SupportExplore the Library: Access over 2,300 completely free, 10-minute relaxation sessions designed to calm your mind.Go Deeper: Ready to disrupt the anxiety cycle for good? Grab the Anxiety Breaker Course—featuring 5 focused clinical hypnotherapy sessions for just $67—over at calminganxiety.fm.Share the CalmIf this session helped lower your heart rate and bring you back to center, please consider sharing this episode with a friend, family member, or anyone you know who struggles with health anxiety. A simple text or share can be the exact lifeline someone needs today.And as always, in every thought, word, and deed: Be kind

It's your heart. Or the dizziness. Or the one thought you can't get to leave you alone. If you could just solve that specific thing, you'd finally be okay. This week we push back on that.--Want to talk about what you're hearing today with Drew, Josh, and others that share your experience? We're hanging out in the Disordered Community Space:https://disordered.fm/community--The subject of your fear, the heartbeat, the health scare, the intrusive thought, the situation you're avoiding, is the content. What's actually running underneath it, the same threat response, the same doubt, the same physical symptoms no matter what story your brain attaches them to this week, is the process. Chase the content and it just moves. Solve one fear and another takes its place, because you were never fighting the fear itself. We also get into the exception clause, the "yeah, but what about" that convinces you your specific situation is somehow different from every other anxious thought you've ever had, and why treating it that way only teaches your brain the opposite of what you're trying to teach it.None of this means the content doesn't matter. Your health matters. Your relationships matter. That's exactly why it's so easy to get pulled into trying to fix it directly instead of doing the harder, less obvious work underneath. Plus, listener updates from the community: * a mom who kept walking with her kids through a wave of panic in the heat* someone who worked a full shift through dizziness instead of stopping to check it* a listener who took a long-planned trip anyway, only to get a Meniere's diagnosis right after, and found she could hold both the diagnosis and the proof that she'd handled the trip.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available as a paperback or on Kindle⁠https://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/⁠---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Got a question or did it anyway to share? ⁠Send us an email or voicemail on our website⁠.https://disordered.fm

Calming Anxiety — A Guided Meditation for Health Anxiety ReliefIf you've spent your day scanning your body for sensations or letting your mind spiral over every flutter and twinge, this session is for you. Hosted by Martin Hewlett, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this guided meditation uses physiological resets and calming visualizations to help you differentiate between a body in danger and a nervous system caught in a loop of fear.Episode Chapters0:00 – Cold Intro: Recognizing the physical signs of a tired nervous system.0:30 – Channel Intro: Welcome from Martin Hewlett and an introduction to breaking the anxiety loop.1:10 – Vagus Nerve Reset: A clinically grounded breathing technique to act as a physiological "off switch" for anxiety.4:01 – The Quiet Garden Visualization: A guided journey to reconnect with your body through gratitude rather than fear.6:51 – Affirmations for Safety: Powerful statements to help you trust your body's wisdom.8:26 – Three Daily Caring Tips: Practical, evidence-based tools for health anxiety relief.9:34 – Wake Up & Close: Returning to the room with a sense of stillness and presence.Daily AffirmationsAllow these truths to settle into your mind:My body is not my enemy; it is doing its best for me.Health anxiety is a feeling, not a diagnosis.I choose to return my attention to this moment, and this moment is safe.I trust my body's wisdom; it has carried me this far.I release the need to check, to scan, and to search. I am already okay.Three Daily Caring TipsPostpone the Search: When you feel the urge to Google a symptom, set a timer for 30 minutes. Often, the urgency fades before the timer ends.Notice the Pattern: Keep a note of when anxiety spikes. Identifying patterns (like time of day or after reading the news) helps prove it is anxiety-driven, not body-driven.Move Gently: A 10-minute walk provides your nervous system with accurate information that your legs and lungs are working perfectly.Break the Cycle  Ready to go deeper? My Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course features five focused clinical hypnotherapy sessions designed to break the cycle of anxiety at its root.Visit: calminganxiety.fm  Be gentle with who you are, and to your beautiful soul, be kind.

When the Doctor Says You're Fine But the Anxiety Won't Listen — A Guided Meditation for Health Anxiety ReliefYou went to the appointment, sat in the waiting room, and had the tests. The results are in, and the doctors have told you everything is fine—yet here you are, still listening for something wrong and checking your body for symptoms. The anxiety that remains after the "all-clear" is just as real as any other kind, and it deserves to be met with compassionate care.In this 10-minute guided meditation, Martin Hewlett—a clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic—helps you bridge the gap between clinical results and your internal experience. Drawing on years of emergency medical experience, Martin explains the biological difference between a genuine medical crisis and a nervous system in high alert. Learn how to gently let your "internal guard" know the watch is over so your body can finally begin to rest.Explore over 2,000 sessions in the Calming Anxiety library or go deeper with the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course—five focused sessions for just $67—available at .Episode Chapters00:00 – The "All-Clear" Paradox: Why Health Anxiety Persists00:48 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin Hewlett01:23 – Vagus Nerve Reset: Releasing the Body's "Watch"03:51 – Visualization: The Sunlit Room and the "All-Clear" Letter05:03 – A Paramedic's Perspective: Real Crisis vs. Nervous System Alert06:44 – Speaking Gently to Your Exhausted Internal Guard08:06 – Guided Affirmations for Health and Safety09:03 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Managing Health Anxiety10:14 – Returning with Courage: Closing ThoughtsHealth Anxiety AffirmationsBreathe these words in to reassure your subconscious:"My results are clear and my body is safe.""The anxiety I feel is real but it is not evidence of illness.""I am allowed to believe in the good times.""I release my need to keep checking; the answer has already come.""I am safe, I am well, I am enough exactly as I am."3 Daily Caring TipsGive the Letter a Finishing Time: If health worries return, set a specific five-minute window (e.g., at 4:00 PM) to acknowledge them, then gently close that window to teach your mind it doesn't need to be on duty all day.Notice the Reassurance Loop: Recognize that googling symptoms or rereading results feeds the anxiety cycle. When you feel the urge to check, pause, breathe, and return to your affirmations instead.Trust the People Who Trained for This: Doctors and medical tests exist so you don't have to carry the weight of diagnosis alone. Receive their verdict as a gift rather than something to override with worry.A Note of CourageWhat you did today took real courage. Sitting with health anxiety rather than searching for symptoms is one of the hardest things an anxious mind can do—and you did it. If this session helped you, please share it with others. Every voice that becomes kind to itself helps the world heal.In everything you do today, my friend, be kind.

After the All-Clear — Guided Meditation for Health Anxiety ReliefYou went. You got checked. The doctor said you're okay — and yet the health anxiety is still there. Still scanning. Still waiting.This session is made for exactly that moment. After the all-clear. When the fear should have gone — but hasn't.In this guided meditation for health anxiety relief, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett guides you through a gentle nervous system reset — helping you move from symptom-checking and panic attack responses into genuine, lasting calm.Using breathwork, visualisation, and clinical hypnotherapy affirmations, this session teaches your body that the all-clear is real. That safety is available. That you are not in danger — you are in recovery from fear.If you live with health anxiety, illness anxiety, or the physical symptoms of anxiety that persist even after medical reassurance, this session was recorded for you.For deeper support, explore The Anxiety Circuit Breaker course at calminganxiety.fmCHAPTERS00:00 — After the All-Clear — Health Anxiety Relief Begins00:32 — Welcome from Martin Hewlett — Clinical Hypnotherapist and Former Paramedic01:53 — Breathing Exercise — Nervous System Reset for Anxiety Relief04:39 — Guided Visualisation — The Still Lake06:49 — Affirmations for Health Anxiety and Panic Attack Relief09:23 — Float — Deep Trance Stillness09:47 — Three Daily Caring Tips for Health Anxiety Relief11:00 — Outro — Be KindAFFIRMATIONSI have been checked. I have been seen. I am medically safe.I release the need to monitor and I choose to trust my body.The physical symptoms of anxiety are real — and they are not dangerous.I am not in danger. I am in recovery from fear.My nervous system is learning to feel safe again.THREE DAILY CARING TIPSOne — The 24-hour rule. If a new physical sensation appears and your anxiety spikes, give yourself 24 hours before you research it. Most sensations produced by the anxiety response fade without intervention. Give your body the same grace you'd give a friend. If they persist, seek professional advice — always.Two — Name the pattern. Next time the health anxiety loop begins, say quietly to yourself — this is my nervous system in false alarm mode. Named patterns lose their power. You are not ill. You are anxious — and those are two very different things.Three — Return here. This guided meditation for anxiety relief works through repetition. Every time you return to the lake, your nervous system learns a little more quickly that stillness is available. That safety is the default. Not fear.CALL TO ACTIONIf this session helped you find your way back to yourself, please share it with one person who is still waiting for their own all-clear. Your reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify help this sanctuary reach the people who need it most.For deeper support visit calminganxiety.fm and explore The Anxiety Circuit Breaker course.

You want to do the acceptance thing. You've read the books, you've listened to the podcasts, you intellectually get it. And then you get triggered, and suddenly the version of you that's anxious, scared, or doubting gets the door slammed in its face. That version of you is broken. That version shouldn't be here. That version needs to go.But that's the version of you that actually has to learn the lesson.--Want to talk about what you heard today or interact with us and a community of people that are sharing your experience? We're hanging out in the Disordered Community space:https://disordered.fm/community--In this episode we dig into one of the most common ways people unknowingly block their own recovery - conditional self-acceptance. Accepting yourself when you're calm and feeling OK, but turning on yourself the moment anxiety shows up, is not acceptance. It's a condition. You cannot do genuine tolerance, surrender, or desensitization while simultaneously trying to kick the anxious part of you out of the room.Come as you are - tired, scared, doubting, not optimal - because that's who has to do the work. We also take apart the "80 days to become the person you want to be" optimization culture that's quietly telling anxious people they're broken, and why understanding your anxiety intellectually is necessary but nowhere near sufficient on its own. Plus real listener wins from the community, including a mom with emetophobia who used her son getting sick in the car as an accidental (and very successful) exposure.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available as a paperback or on Kindle⁠https://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/⁠---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Got a question or did it anyway to share? ⁠Send us an email or voicemail on our website⁠.https://disordered.fm

This week we're talking about attention. Specifically, how where you place your focus directly impacts your anxiety and your recovery.We discuss how an anxiety disorder naturally hijacks your attention, pulling it inward to scan for threats inside your own body and mind. While checking in on how you feel might seem like the safest thing to do, it actually feeds the sensitization process. We look at the role of the locus coeruleus and the cognitive attentional syndrome, explaining why trying to constantly monitor, soothe, or "fix" your internal state keeps you stuck in a loop.--Want to talk about this episode with Drew, Josh, and others that share your experience? We're hanging out on the Disordered Community app:https://disordered.fm/community--Recovery isn't about clearing the room or making the anxiety disappear before you can live your life; it is about practicing attentional control even when you are triggered. We share real-life examples from our community, including a 16-hour road trip and navigating a stressful work meeting, to show what happens when you bring your anxiety along for the ride instead of waiting for it to vanish.Tune in to learn why shifting your focus toward meaningful action is a skill you can build, and how changing your relationship with your attention changes your recovery.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available as a paperback or on Kindle⁠https://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/⁠---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Got a question or did it anyway to share? ⁠Send us an email or voicemail on our website⁠.https://disordered.fm

Improving vs. Optimizing in Anxiety RecoveryIn this episode of Disordered, Drew and Josh tackle a topic suggested by the community: the hidden trap of the "optimization culture" and how it intersects with anxiety and OCD.There is a distinct difference between wanting to improve your health and falling into compulsive, perfectionist territory where every metric must be flawlessly managed. For an anxious mind fixated on certainty, the modern wellness industry's obsession with biohacking, strict routines, and endless supplements can quickly become a tool for emotional avoidance. If you are optimizing your life just to prevent feeling anxious, you are inadvertently teaching your brain that you cannot handle discomfort.Drew and Josh break down why checking out of the optimization loop and building psychological flexibility is essential for long-term recovery. They also share a couple of incredible "Did It Anyway" audio wins from the listener community, highlighting real-world victories over agoraphobia and situational panic.--Want to ask questions about this episode or interact with Josh, Drew, and others that share your experience? We're hanging out in the Disordered Community space:https://disordered.fm/community---Improvement vs. Optimization: Improving is about a flexible desire for growth; optimization often stems from a rigid need to control variables and avoid difficult feelings.The Routine Trap: When your wellness routine gets the credit for you feeling okay, you miss out on learning that you are capable of tolerating distress on your own.The Illusion of Control: Optimization culture survives by capturing your attention through fear, selling the false promise that you can micromonitor your way out of the human condition.Managing Actual Health Conditions: When dealing with legitimate medical issues, recovery means learning to distinguish between practical, non-anxious monitoring and urgent, compulsive checking.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available as a paperback or on Kindle⁠https://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/⁠---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Got a question or did it anyway to share? ⁠Send us an email or voicemail on our website⁠.https://disordered.fm

What if the scariest thoughts in your head mean nothing at all? William Schultz spent ten years trapped inside obsessive compulsive disorder. It got so bad he became afraid of his own shadow, checking it every time he flipped a light switch. Then he made one brave decision that put him in remission within two months. No drugs. No endless analysis. Today he's a psychotherapist in St. Paul, president of OCD Twin Cities, and the expert who pushed the International OCD Foundation to revise its own treatment guidelines in 2025.In this conversation, Dr. Roger McFillin and William expose why standard mental health care makes OCD worse. They reveal what actually frees people in an in depth conversation.  If you've ever been attacked by a thought you couldn't turn off, this episode is your way out.

What do you do when your anxiety finally quietens down for a few days? For many of us, a calm day triggers a completely new set of anxious habits. We treat the absence of panic as a fragile victory, freezing in place so we do not ruin it, or constantly checking around the corner to see if the fear is returning.--Want to ask questions about this episode? We're hanging out in the Disordered Community Space:https://disordered.fm/community---In this episode, we address why the work of anxiety recovery continues even when you are feeling calm. When we spend our quiet days monitoring our internal state or scanning for threats, we signal to the brain that anxiety is still an active danger. True desensitization and psychological flexibility require us to drop the checking behaviors, turn off the comparison engine, and actually live our lives on the days we feel good.We also share some fantastic "Did It Anyway" stories from our community, including a listener who navigated relationship OCD (ROCD) all the way to her wedding day, and another who broke a cycle of winter avoidance to go out for tacos.The Comparison Engine: Why constantly evaluating whether today is better or worse than yesterday keeps your brain on high alert.Sneaky Avoidance Plugins: How we mistakenly build rigid structures and cut out foods, books, or activities to artificially protect our calm.Testing Willingness vs. Procedures: Why recovery is about discovering your capacity to handle discomfort, not finding a perfect routine to prevent it.Living the Life You Want: Why a non-anxious day is the perfect opportunity to expand your world, try that avoided food, or take an unexpected drive, rather than sitting by the door waiting for the feelings to return.Anxiety recovery is not a linear process, and it is not about winning an episode or permanently erasing a human emotion. It is about building the resilience to handle whatever experience comes your way, whether it is calm, neutral, or challenging.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available as a paperback or on Kindle⁠https://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/⁠---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Got a question or did it anyway to share? ⁠Send us an email or voicemail on our website⁠.https://disordered.fm

In today's solo episode, Elizabeth is answering the questions her community sent in. She shares why her health anxiety has quieted in pregnancy, the daily practices that keep her nervous system steady, and how she is learning to trust her own judgment even while leaning into the medical model for her higher risk birth.The conversation moves into how she dresses, the way she has come to see her wardrobe as a form of self expression, and why she stopped chasing the version of beauty that wasn't hers in the first place. She gets honest about enhancing your natural features without losing them, why the real glow always comes from within, and how she and Clayton handle money in their marriage with full transparency. It is a warm, honest check in on what it actually looks like to take care of yourself across body, style, and partnership.If you want to go DEEPER with me, my Substack is where I share even more behind-the-scenes, personal reflections, and wellness experiments, with new posts dropping every Thursday: https://substack.com/@thewellnessprocessFollow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessprocesspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewellnessprocessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWellnessProcessSponsors:Text TWP to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Use coupon code TWP to save 15% at boncharge.comSave 25% on your first month at ritual.com/TWP Use my code TWPBOGO to get their bamboo and Sutton collection at cozyearth.comVisit sinacrisps.com and use code WELLNESS for 20% off your first order.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can distraction be a compulsion in anxiety recovery? It is a question that comes up constantly in the anxiety community. Many people are told to simply "distract your mind" when they feel anxious, but if you are doing it specifically to escape a feeling, it can quickly turn into a safety behavior or a compulsion.---Want to talk about this episode with Drew, Josh, and others that are sharing your struggle and understand? We're hanging out in the Disordered Community space:https://disordered.fm/community---In this episode of Disordered, the guys break down the crucial difference between using distraction as an urgent escape mechanism and choosing to intentionally shift your attention toward something meaningful. Drew and Josh look at how the intent and the presence of urgency dictate whether an action is helping your recovery or keeping you stuck in the anxiety loop.Intent vs. Escape: Why how and why you distract yourself matters far more than the activity itself.The Role of Urgency: How sprinting to an activity to stop an anxious feeling turns a healthy action into a compliance mechanism.Attentional Control: The practice of moving your focus to value-driven actions even while anxiety chats away in the background.Rewiring the Amygdala: Why teaching your brain that you are safe requires turning your attention away from the threat response.Listener "Did It Anyways": Inspiring stories from the community, including overcoming a years-long fear of flying and navigating major life challenges while continuing to take brave steps forward.Recovery is not about achieving perfect distraction to prevent difficult feelings. It is about building psychological flexibility and learning that you can coexist with discomfort while choosing where to put your focus.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available as a paperback or on Kindle⁠https://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/⁠---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Got a question or did it anyway to share? ⁠Send us an email or voicemail on our website⁠.https://disordered.fm

Anxiety and chronic illness are rarely talked about together and almost never in the way that actually matters.Because the anxiety most women with chronic illness carry is not about their life. It is about their own body. And that specific fear, being afraid of the one thing you can never get distance from, creates an emotional pattern that quietly changes your relationship with your body in ways that make healing significantly harder. In this mini, you'll discover:Why anxiety about your own body is fundamentally different from any other kind of fear — and why it never switches offHow that fear pulls you out of your body and turns you into someone who surveils it rather than someone who lives in itOne powerful question that reveals exactly where your relationship with your body stands right nowIf you want to understand which emotional patterns may be driving your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now, it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Asking for help can be difficult, especially when you are struggling with anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, or agoraphobia. In this episode, Drew and Josh break down the nuances of asking for anxiety help. There is a fine line between asking for genuine support and looking for compulsive reassurance or soothing to make the discomfort disappear.Drew and Josh discuss why so many people feel like a burden when asking for support and how anxiety often twists the desire for help into a demand for certainty. You will learn how to shift away from asking for short-term fixes and instead ask for the encouragement and reminders you need to tolerate difficult feelings and build long-term psychological flexibility.--Want talk about this episode with Josh and Drew and others that share your experience in a supportive environment? We're hanging out on the Disordered Community space.https://disordered.fm/community-- The guys also share inspiring "Did It Anyway" stories from the community, demonstrating how learning to accept discomfort—and sometimes even choosing to do less or rest—is a vital part of the recovery journey.Reassurance vs. Support: Understanding the difference between asking for tools to cope and asking for temporary soothing to make the feelings go away.Overcoming the "Burden" Myth: Why anxiety makes you feel like an inconvenience and how to reframe asking for help as a step toward growth.Asking for Encouragement over Certainty: How requesting reminders of your past success and capability can help you step into feared situations.The Courage to Do Less: Why sometimes the best way to do it anyway is to give yourself permission to rest and step off the productivity treadmill.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available as a paperback or on Kindlehttps://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Got a question or did it anyway to share? Send us an email or voicemail on our website.

In this episode, we break down the growing world of lab testing, from beginner-friendly options like Function Health and InsideTracker to advanced biological age and longevity testing like the DunedinPACE and TruHealth test. We discuss the pros and cons of conventional lab ranges, AI interpretations, and how to determine which labs are actually worth your time and money depending on your goals. The conversation also dives into the rise of AI in healthcare, exploring both the incredible potential of AI-driven insights and the limitations of relying too heavily on technology without understanding the bigger picture of your health. Throughout the episode, we share our personal lab recommendations, funny real-life stories, and practical advice for implementing health recommendations on your own. We also explore how mindset, belief systems, and nervous system regulation can directly influence physiology and long-term wellness.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!2:51 How often to run labs5:11 Function Health6:41 Benefits of conventional ranges9:06 Hims & Hers10:16 Blokes & Joi11:08 Which lab to do if you're just getting started 13:59 Positive ANA tests14:40 Inside Tracker16:05 Lauren's lab recommendations17:38 Pros & Cons of AI Health23:53 Lauren's bathroom story25:15 Renee's lab recommendations26:01 Biological Age Testing27:53 DunedIn Pace Test30:06 TruHealth Test31:10 Leptin resistance33:11 *APOLLO NEURO*35:25 Function Health supplements37:03 Recap & our recommendations38:30 How narratives & belief systems affect your physiology41:29 How to implement recommendations on your own49:10 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Apollo Neuro - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESFunction Health - code: PSTJEPMGInside Tracker - code: BIOHACKERBABESBlokes & Joi Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss Niall's trip to Portaventura, the issues people have with health anxiety and have we failed the elderly as a society.Support the show

OCD is a difficult condition to navigate, but it becomes significantly more challenging when obsessions center on taboo topics. Themes involving harm, pedophilia (pOCD), sexual orientation (HOCD), or moral and religious failure often carry a heavy burden of shame. This shame frequently drives people into silence, preventing them from seeking the help they need.---Want to talk about this episode with Drew, Josh, and other members of the Disordered community that share your struggle?https://disordered.fm/community---In this episode, Drew is joined by Jess Marriner, an OCD specialist based in the UK. They discuss why the human brain can latch onto these specific themes and why having a "taboo" thought does not reflect your character or your actual desires.Key Topics Discussed:The Nature of Taboo Thoughts: Recognizing that intrusive thoughts about harm or socially unacceptable acts are common mental occurrences and do not make you a dangerous person.The Role of Shame: How the socially unacceptable nature of these themes feeds the OCD cycle and keeps sufferers isolated.Common Compulsions: Identifying sneaky mental rituals like reassurance seeking, thought neutralizing, and "testing" to see if a thought feels true.Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): How to approach treatment by leaning into the discomfort and uncertainty rather than fighting the content of the thoughts.The Goal of Recovery: Moving from a state of constant panic and checking to a place where thoughts are seen as irrelevant mental noise.If you are struggling with taboo obsessions, this conversation highlights that you are not alone and that recovery is possible through evidence-based approaches like ERP and acceptance-based strategies.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is now available. If you're struggling with health anxiety, this book is for you.---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Want to ask us questions, share your wins, or get more information about Josh, Drew, and the Disordered podcast? Send us an email or leave a voicemail on our website.

If you’ve been feeling more anxious, foggy, flat or just not quite yourself lately — this conversation could be the missing piece.Dr Jodi Richardson sits down with nutritionist Ali Tehan to explore the powerful connection between gut health, mood and mental clarity — especially during perimenopause and menopause.Ali shares how changes in hormones can impact your gut microbiome, and in turn, your anxiety, energy levels, digestion and overall wellbeing. Together, they break down the science of the gut-brain connection into simple, practical steps you can actually apply in your everyday life.In this episode, they cover:- Why anxiety and brain fog can spike during this stage of life. - How the gut-brain axis influences mood and stress the key role of fiber, plant diversity and whole foods.- What’s really harming your gut health (and what helps).- The difference between probiotics and prebiotics small, realistic changes that can make a big impact.Plus, Ali shares where to start if you’re feeling overwhelmed — including how to assess your own gut health and build better habits without overhauling your entire life.If you’re looking for practical ways to feel more energised, clear-headed and in control of your health, this episode is packed with insights to get you started.Find Ali Tehan online:Website: https://www.alitehan.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellie_tehan_nutritionist/ Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Heal Squad! Maria is back with another What Worked This Week and honestly…this one is so good. She ended up taking a solo trip (not planned!) to El Salvador, and what came out of it was kind of wild! She's basically connecting dots on everything right now…like realizing ivermectin may have been helping accelerate her healing, and noticing this super interesting pattern where every time she went into the ocean, her blood sugar dropped (she's still testing it, so standby). But it's those little observations that are starting to add up and give her real clarity. But one of the biggest takeaways? Something she literally coined on this trip:“health anxiety.” That feeling of trying to do everything “perfect” for your health…and actually stressing yourself out more in the process. She breaks it down in such a relatable way, and you'll probably see yourself in it too. She also talks about going back to the basics...light movement, stretching, staying consistent without overdoing it...oh, and a surprise twist…she's officially into black coffee now and she got the chance to watch some TV! See what happens when we create space for ourselves, we get to reset and enjoy the little things.  And then…there's the moment. The one that's going to get you. Maria shares the sweetest, most emotional reunion with her daughter at the airport after being away: flowers, running, pure joy…all of it. It's one of those moments that just reminds you what really matters. And yes, we've got the video up on YouTube, you have to see it. Enjoy! Join Us at Day of Reset: https://www.healsquad.com/reset HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AG1:  https://drinkag1.com/healsquad  D-Hist, Mold Test & Food Sensitivity Test Here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3873481 Jenny McCarthy's Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1251-jenny-mccarthy-wahlbergs-5-mold-toxicity-warning/id1320060107?i=1000758391615 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1250-why-jenny-mccarthy-wahlberg-is-obsessed-with/id1320060107?i=1000758182089 Designed to Last Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=4VYK2azN8o8&feature=youtu.be You People: https://www.netflix.com/title/81194505 Marcello Hernández: American Boy: https://www.netflix.com/title/81775183 ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

In this episode, Josh and Drew discuss a common hurdle in anxiety recovery: the desire to "win" against your anxiety. For many, especially those with perfectionist tendencies, anxiety is viewed as an adversary that has taken something away. This leads to a constant, habitual checking to see if the anxiety is gone, which inadvertently keeps you stuck in a cycle of monitoring and frustration.---Want to talk about this episode with us and interact with others that are sharing your experience?https://disordered.fm/community---We look at why defining recovery as a "win" can be counterproductive.The Lack of Closure: Unlike a sports match, there is no final bell or celebration when you recover. Recovery often just peters out until you realize you haven't thought about how you feel in weeks.Examination Compulsions: When you are hell-bent on winning, you might find yourself checking how you feel 50 times a day. Because anxiety involves a doubt response, even a "good" check is often met with more doubt, leading to increased frustration.The Perfectionist Hurdle: Perfectionists often want to get recovery "exactly right," looking for a certificate or absolute proof that the battle is over.We explore the idea that true progress isn't measured by the absence of symptoms, but by your willingness to experience them.Surrender vs. Resistance: While "winning" implies a fight, recovery is found in surrender—not to the anxiety, but to the reality of the moment.Functional Impact: We discuss measuring success by how much you are living your life, regardless of how you feel. If an adrenaline spike used to stop you for a week and now it only stops you for an hour, that is progress.The Paradox of Recovery: You know you are winning when you stop asking if you are winning.We share inspiring stories from our community members who practiced these principles.The 5K Race: A listener shares how she completed a 5K and set a personal best despite dealing with stomach cramps and the urge to stop.The London Trip: A community member discusses traveling to London and using the tube while experiencing high anxiety and physical sensations, choosing to lean into the discomfort to attend an important event.The Wedding Day: A past caller shares her experience of getting married while navigating Relationship OCD (ROCD), proving that you can have a beautiful, meaningful day even when your internal experience is difficult.Ultimately, the win isn't when the anxiety leaves; the win is when it doesn't matter that it's there.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is now available. If you're struggling with health anxiety, this book is for you.---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Want to ask us questions, share your wins, or get more information about Josh, Drew, and the Disordered podcast? Send us an email or leave a voicemail on our website.

[Rerun] Do you often worry about getting random diseases? Well, Kirk and Humberto sure do. In this episode, Dr. Kirk provides a deep dive on the diagnoses, lived experience, literature, research, and treatment of health anxiety. (Intro) The full episode is available to patrons of the podcast. March 9, 2020This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactAbout Dr. Kirk: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/about-dr-kirk-hondaWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comGet stuff... Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/KIRKgram (like Cameo): https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/kirkgramThe Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being. Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com

In episode 535 I chat with Michael who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us.  We discuss his OCD story, nightmares in childhood, relationship themed OCD, the onset of his OCD, harm themed OCD, getting therapy, experiencing a health condition, medical trauma, health anxiety, balancing real health conditions with health anxiety, trauma and OCD (PTOCD), living life and making choices, doing exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) for health anxiety in the midst of an actual health issue, self compassion, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/michael-535 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter 

Let's start with a success story from the UK. While being medically monitored for four hours, our listener realized how much attention she was giving to her physical symptoms. Her story highlights the difference between noticing a sensation and compulsively monitoring it.--Want to talk about this episode and interact with others that share your experience in a supportive and encouraging environment? Check the Disordered Community space:https://disordered.fm/community--Which leads us to a conversation about the urge to ALWAYS talk about how you feel - either out loud or silently in an internal dialogue.We discuss the "telling compulsion," which is a common behavior for those struggling with anxiety and OCD. This is the urge to immediately report every physical sensation or intrusive thought to someone else.The Safety Seek: Telling others how you feel is often a safety behavior used to gain temporary reassurance.The "Problem Shared" Myth: While talking about emotions is generally seen as healthy, in the context of an anxiety disorder, it can become a repetitive loop that keeps the brain in a state of high alert.Internal Monitoring: You don't have to say it out loud for it to be a compulsion. Constantly checking in with yourself and asking "how do I feel now?" is the internal version of the same behavior.Conventional wisdom suggests you should always express your feelings. However, for someone with an anxiety disorder, focusing intensely on every "buzz" in the head or "jelly leg" sensation actually reinforces the idea that these feelings are dangerous.Therapeutic Missteps: We acknowledge that even therapists are sometimes trained to push clients to "probe" and "feel more deeply" into sensations that are actually just symptoms of a misfiring threat response.The Goal of Discernment: Recovery involves learning when it is productive to talk about an emotion (like anger from a fight with a partner) and when it is better to disengage from a physical anxiety symptom.A few key principles you may bring with you from this episode: Labeling Feelings: People often wrap every emotion in the label of "anxiety." You are allowed to feel angry, sad, or even happy without it being a "symptom" that needs to be reported.Psychological Flexibility: Recovery is about learning to be with difficult internal experiences rather than trying to control or prevent them.The Amygdala: Constantly talking about your anxiety to seek relief keeps your threat response turned on.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is now available. If you're struggling with health anxiety, this book is for you.---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Want to ask us questions, share your wins, or get more information about Josh, Drew, and the Disordered podcast? Send us an email or leave a voicemail on our website.

Have you ever felt like a supermarket was a high-stakes obstacle course you just couldn't wait to escape? In this episode of Disordered, Josh and Drew dive deep into a struggle that almost everyone with an anxiety disorder knows well: anxiety in the supermarket or grocery store.Whether it is the harsh fluorescent lighting, the narrow aisles, or the trapped feeling of standing in a long checkout queue, the grocery store is often a primary trigger for panic and agoraphobia. We discuss why this mundane chore feels so confronting and share our own personal histories of running out of stores and abandoning shopping carts.Sensory Overload: Why the music, lights, and crowds create a maelstrom for the anxious brain.The Exit Mentality: The habit of scanning for fire exits and the urge to rush through shopping as a hit and run experience.Cognitive Sequencing: The difficulty of making simple decisions when your brain is stuck in panic mode.Real Success Stories: We share a did it anyway from a listener who navigated a new store despite her agoraphobia.Practical Strategies: Why trying to think logically does not work in the moment and how to practice willful tolerance instead.We also touch on the 7% Slower rule and how intentionally slowing down your physical pace can teach your brain that you are not actually in danger. If you have ever felt like reality was collapsing while you were just trying to buy ingredients for lasagna, this episode is for you.--Want to talk about what you heard today? We're hanging out in the Disordered community space:https://disordered.fm/community---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is now available. If you're struggling with health anxiety, this book is for you.-----Want to ask us questions, share your wins, or get more information about Josh, Drew, and the Disordered podcast? Send us an email or leave a voicemail on our website.

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Dr Ann Ozsivadjian, Clinical Psychologist specialising in autism, joins Ben to unpack the reality of mental health in neurodivergent children and adults - and why so much of it is misunderstood.Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Ann explains how anxiety, depression and low self-esteem often sit on top of something deeper: emotional dysregulation, unmet needs and environments that don't fit. Together, they explore how this shows up in children and the long-term impact of being misunderstood early on.They also break down the difference between meltdowns and shutdowns - what's really happening beneath the surface, and how to respond with understanding, not judgment.Join us at hidden20.org/donate.________Host: Ben BransonProduction Manager: Phoebe De LeiburnéVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergHead of Marketing: Kristen FullerThe Hidden 20% is a charity founded by AuDHD entrepreneur, Ben Branson.Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees neurodivergence.No more stigma. No more shame. No more silence.1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. That's 1.6 billion of us - yet too many are still excluded, misunderstood, or left without support.To break the cycle, we amplify voices, challenge myths, and keep showing up. Spotlighting stories, stats and hard truths. Smashing stereotypes through honest voices, creative campaigns and research that can't be ignored.Every month, over 50,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to feel safe, seen and to learn about brilliant brains.With your support, we can reach further, grow louder, and keep fighting for the 1 in 5 who deserve more.Join us at hidden20.org/donate.Become a monthly donor.Be part of our community where great minds think differently.Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348______________Follow & subscribe…Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charityBen Branson @seedlip_benDr Ann Ozsivadjian www.drannozsivadjian.co.ukIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Important Note Before You ListenIf your chest tightness is new, sudden, or severe — especially if it is spreading to your arm, jaw, or back — please stop and call for emergency help or see a doctor immediately. That is always the right thing to do.If this is a familiar feeling — a tightness that lives with your stress, your worry, your anxiety — then you are in exactly the right place.

Want to talk about what you heard here? We're hanging out in the Disordered community space:https://disordered.fm/community---This episode of Disordered dives into the concept of sneaky compulsions. Many people struggling with anxiety or OCD often find themselves performing behaviors that they do not immediately recognize as compulsions. These can look like productive research, seeking reassurance through a joke, or even "checking" to see if you still feel calm.Drew and Josh discuss how these behaviors are often avoidance or escape mechanisms in disguise. Whether it is asking a therapist if you are the worst case they have ever seen or using AI to obsess over a body sensation, these actions are designed to provide short term relief while keeping you stuck in the anxiety cycle.Key topics covered in this episode:* Why we mask compulsions as personality traits or curiosity.* The "reassurance seeker's workaround" of projecting issues onto others.* How gathering more information can actually be a form of avoidance.* Real life examples from the community about catching sneaky compulsions in the moment.* The importance of psychological flexibility and learning to be with difficult feelings instead of trying to fix them.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is now available. If you're struggling with health anxiety, this book is for you.---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.---Want to ask us questions, share your wins, or get more information about Josh, Drew, and the Disordered podcast? Send us an email or leave a voicemail on our website.

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If the persistent worry, the checking, the Googling, the convincing yourself something is seriously wrong sounds familiar — this episode is for you. Health anxiety is exhausting, not because you are weak, but because your mind is working overtime trying to keep you safe. Today we slow that down. We quiet the noise. We come back to the only truth that matters right now. You are here. You are breathing. And you are safe. In this 10-minute guided meditation for health anxiety relief, clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic Martin Hewlett helps you break the health anxiety loop using vagus nerve breathing, clinical visualisation, and powerful affirmations for peace of mind. As a former paramedic, Martin understands — better than most — the very real difference between a medical crisis and what health anxiety tells you is a medical crisis. They feel identical. But they are not. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 

Want to talk about what you heard today? Check out the Disordered Community space:https://disordered.fm/community----In this milestone episode of Disordered, we discuss the concepts in Josh's upcoming book. The conversation focuses on the gaps in anxiety recovery and the modern hurdles that prevent people from effectively practicing desensitization.They break down how the obsession with "optimization" and the "wellness brosphere" often becomes a distraction from the actual work of recovery. Using case studies from the book, they examine the different ways people try to avoid vulnerability by using hacks or curated identities.CASE STUDIES:Magnus: A young man with agoraphobia who tries to "alpha" his way out of his annex. He relies on supplements and wellness protocols rather than facing the fear directly.Lia Su: A wellness influencer who hides severe OCD behind a perfect online persona. Her story explores how making mental health an identity can lead to more avoidance.Ruben Kane: A retired boxer dealing with gambling issues and the shame of no longer feeling like the tough guy. His story looks at how anxiety can infiltrate a singular identity.Miriam: A student therapist learning to navigate imposter syndrome. Josh and Drew discuss why self doubt is actually a valuable tool for growth and curiosity.CORE CONCEPTSDelayed Gratification: This explores the struggle to be patient in a world where everything else is instant.Vulnerability: Recovery involves moving away from fixing or regulating and moving toward being okay with being afraid.The Gaps: This involves identifying the subtle things we do that keep us stuck in the anxiety cycle.Real Fear vs Real Danger: This episode emphasizes that while the fear you feel is real, you are not in actual danger.Psychological Flexibility: You benefit more from learning to be with difficult internal experiences like anxiety and fear rather than trying to control or prevent them.Gradual Progress: Recovery is about taking small, practical steps rather than looking for a magic solution.BOOK INFORMATIONJosh's new book, Same Time Next Week, is available for pre order. If you pre order before May 14th, you can receive an exclusive ebook on intrusive thoughts and a morning anxiety audio guide.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is now available. If you're struggling with health anxiety, this book is for you.---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Want to ask us questions, share your wins, or get more information about Josh, Drew, and the Disordered podcast? Send us an email or leave a voicemail on our website.

Health Anxiety Relief: Symptom Surfing — Ride the Wave, Not the Worry | 10-Minute Guided Meditation Do you find yourself scanning your body for signs something is wrong? Googling symptoms at 2am? Caught in the exhausting loop of health anxiety — noticing a sensation, catastrophising, and then searching for reassurance that never quite comes? This is your health anxiety relief session. In this 10-minute guided meditation, Martin Hewlett — clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic — introduces Symptom Surfing: a powerful technique for riding the wave of physical sensation without fear, without Googling, and without the spiral. Waves always pass. You just need to learn to stay on the board. ⸻ ⏱ TIME CHAPTERS 0:00 — Welcome & Health Anxiety Relief Introduction 1:00 — The Wave — Understanding Your Symptoms 2:35 — Get On The Board — Parasympathetic Breathing (4-2-6) 4:37 — Riding The Sensation — Observe, Don't Diagnose 5:34 — Affirmations For Health Anxiety 7:35 — Your 3 Daily Caring Tips 8:42 — Closing Relaxation & Outro ⸻

In episode 531 I chat with Alex who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us.  We discuss his OCD story, suicidal themed OCD, inference-based cognitive behavioural therapy (I-CBT), worries of harming others, existential themed OCD, how his wife helped, meditation, low self worth, understanding the past, peadophile themed OCD, health anxiety, self compassion, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/alex-531 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter 

Are you currently scanning your body for symptoms or asking yourself, "Am I okay?". If you are experiencing health anxiety—that overwhelming fear that something is physically wrong—this session is designed to interrupt the panic loop and ground your nervous system.As a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, Martin Hewlett explains why anxiety is one of the most physically convincing conditions, mimicking the very symptoms you fear most. This 10-minute guided meditation helps you move the dial from catastrophic thinking back toward physiological calm.Time Chapters00:00 – Introduction: Stepping out of panic and back into your body.01:12 – The Clinical Reality: Why anxiety mimics physical symptoms.02:40 – The Physiological Interrupt: Using breath to signal safety to the brain.05:32 – Rewiring the Response: Three clinical affirmations for health anxiety relief.07:56 – 3 Daily Caring Tips: Tactical tools for a happier, calmer life.09:30 – Closing & Medical Disclaimer: Managing your mind and consulting your GP.Affirmations for Health AnxietyRepeat these internally during the session to help build new neural pathways and break the "checking" habit:"I am safe in this moment." (Breathe in safety, breathe out panic)."My body is not my enemy." (Breathe in partnership with your heart, breathe out distrust)."I can feel this sensation and still be okay." (Breathe in resilience, breathe out the need to check).3 Daily Caring Tips for Health Anxiety RecoveryThe External Pivot: When you feel the urge to scan your body, immediately name three blue objects in the room to ground yourself back in the physical world.The Paramedic Pause: If you feel unwell, give yourself a 15-minute window before reacting; most adrenaline spikes peak and fade within this timeframe.Audit Your Inputs: Commit to a "No-Google" rule for symptoms today, as searching online often feeds the fire of anxiety.A Caring RequestIf this session helped you move toward calm today, please follow the show so tomorrow's episode finds you automatically. If you know someone who Googles late at night or lives in fear of the next physical sensation, please share this show with them. You found relief today; they can too.For more deep-dive support, explore the back catalog of over 2,300 guided sessions or join the Anxiety Breaker Course at calminganxiety.fmBe kind to yourself.

Are you finding it impossible to stop the worry today? If you are caught in a cycle of checking, scanning, and returning to the same health-related thoughts over and over, you are not alone. This is health anxiety, and your mind isn't malfunctioning—it is simply a sign that your nervous system is working very hard and hasn't yet been given permission to rest.In this session, Martin Hewlett—Clinical Hypnotherapist and former Paramedic—guides you through the creation of a mental sanctuary, a place where no worry can enter without your permission. Drawing on years of experience in the back of an ambulance, Martin explains the difference between vigilance and safety, helping you step sideways out of the health anxiety loop and into a place of genuine, lasting anxiety relief.Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro: A Paramedic's Perspective on Health Anxiety 01:25 – Foundation: Building Your Mental Sanctuary 03:00 – The Mechanism: Why Vigilance Is Not Safety 04:15 – Interrupting the Loop: Stepping Sideways into Stillness 05:40 – Subconscious Healing: Affirmations for a Safe Body 08:05 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Managing Health Worry 09:30 – Outro: Your First Step Toward Lasting Self-Care Affirmations for Health Anxiety ReliefRepeat these internally to reclaim your sense of safety:My body is doing its job without my help. The worry is a visitor. It does not live here. I am allowed to rest. I am safe. I am here and I am enough. 3 Daily Caring TipsName Your Sanctuary: Give your safe place a specific word or color. The more specific it is, the faster your nervous system learns to find it when distress surfaces.Set a Worry Window: If your worry is persistent, allow yourself just 10 minutes to think about it consciously, then close the gate. Everything else stays outside.Notice What Didn't Happen: Your body kept going today through every thought your mind put it through. Give your body the credit it deserves.You have already taken a meaningful act of self-care. Choosing guided meditation over a search engine is your first step toward real anxiety relief. If this session helped you find a moment of peace, please share it with someone else in need of calm today.I am always here for you. Take care of yourself and love all that you are.I'm Martin. This is Calming Anxiety. Be Kind

Are you caught in a constant cycle of checking, scanning, and worrying about your health? Illness anxiety can make every physical sensation feel like a catastrophic event. In this session, Martin Hewlett—a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic—helps you step out of the "story" your mind is telling you and find a place of genuine safety.Drawing on hundreds of emergency calls as a paramedic, Martin explains the catastrophising loop: how a simple sensation activates the nervous system, creating physical symptoms that feed more anxiety. This guided meditation uses visualization to help you realize that your body is not broken—it is simply frightened. Learn to see your health worries as passing clouds in the vast, still sky of your mind.Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro: Why the Mind Storyteller Creates Illness Anxiety 01:25 – Arrival: Visualizing the Mind as a Vast, Open Sky 02:50 – The Mechanism: Understanding the Catastrophising Loop 04:15 – Clinical Reassurance: A Paramedic's View on a Frightened Body 05:00 – Affirmations for Health Anxiety & Subconscious Healing 07:30 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Managing Health Worries 09:00 – Outro: Returning to the World with Kindness Affirmations for Health AnxietyRepeat these internally to take back control from the loop:My body knows how to take care of itself. My mind is safe to rest. I am not my worst thought about my health. I am here, present, and I am okay. 3 Daily Caring TipsName the Loop: Next time health anxiety takes hold, say quietly: "This is the catastrophising loop." Named things lose their power.Put the Phone Down: If you have been searching symptoms, your mind has been fed more material for scary stories. Give it an hour without new input.Come Back Here: This guided meditation works with repetition. The more you return to the "sky," the easier it is to find that stillness on your own.You are doing something genuinely difficult, and living with this takes real courage.  Do not allow illness anxiety to rule your life. If this session helped you find a moment of peace, please subscribe and share this episode with someone else who may be struggling with health worries today.With over 2,300 sessions to explore, I am always here for you.Be kind to who you are

Do you find yourself lying awake, unable to stop worrying about your health? When the house is quiet and the world slows down, health anxiety and "symptom checking" can become overwhelming.In this session, Martin Hewlett—a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic—guides you through a "Night Calm" practice specifically designed to interrupt the health worry loop. Drawing on years of frontline emergency experience, Martin explains the difference between what your mind tells you at 2:00 AM and what your body is actually doing. Using the power of your parasympathetic nervous system, you will learn to move from a state of hyper-vigilance into deep, safe rest.Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro: The Paramedic's Perspective on Health Anxiety 01:30 – Physiology of Calm: Activating the Parasympathetic System 03:15 – Releasing the Day: Sinking into Deep Rest 05:00 – Interrupting the Loop: Visualization & Affirmations 07:45 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Health Anxiety Relief 08:50 – Outro: Be Kind to Your Beautiful Self Affirmations for Health AnxietyRepeat these internally to break the pattern of illness anxiety:I am not my symptoms. I am not my search history. I am here—breathing, present, and safe. 3 Daily Caring TipsClose the Tabs: If you have been searching symptoms tonight, close those browser tabs. Your mind cannot find peace within a search engine.Check Your Jaw: Right now, let it drop. Release the physical tension you have been holding.Acknowledge the Effort: Worrying is exhausting. Give yourself credit for taking these 10 minutes to do something different.Break the cycle of panic and worry today.Take the next step in your recovery with the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course. Over 6 hours of clinical guidance to help you regain control.Join now at calminganxiety.fm for only $67.

Do you constantly check your body for signs something is wrong? If you find yourself Googling symptoms at 2 AM or convinced that every flutter in your chest is a crisis, this 10-minute session is designed for you. We tackle the exhausting cycle of health anxiety, illness anxiety, and somatic symptoms using clinical hypnotherapy and real-world medical perspective.Your host, Martin, is a former paramedic and clinical hypnotherapist. Having spent years in emergency care, he knows exactly what a real emergency looks like—and he knows that what you are feeling right now is a false alarm caused by a tired mind. Today, we turn down the volume on that alarm and help you learn to trust your body again.Ideal for: Health anxiety relief, stopping body scanning, cardiophobia, nervous system regulation, and overcoming the fear of illness.Episode Chapters:[0:00] The Paramedic's Perspective: Understanding the "False Alarm" of health anxiety.[1:12] The Biological Off-Switch: Using the Sighing Breath to reset your nervous system.[2:07] 10-Minute Body Triage: A guided scan to differentiate anxiety from danger.[4:57] The Control Room Visualization: Turning down your "Health Vigilance" dial.[6:08] Core Affirmations: Rebuilding trust between mind and body.[8:46] 3 Daily Caring Tips: Practical tools for a quieter life.[9:48] Return & Outro: Closing the session with kindness.Daily Affirmations for Health Anxiety:My body is a vessel of health, not a source of fear.I give myself permission to stop monitoring and start living.I trust my body's wisdom to know the difference between stress and illness.I am safe in my skin in this moment.3 Daily Caring Tips Included:The Google Ban: If you feel a new sensation, wait 30 minutes before searching; most anxiety-driven symptoms will pass in that time.External Focus: Break a body-scanning loop by immediately naming 5 blue things in your room to pull your awareness outward.Hydrate for Peace: Dehydration often mimics heart palpitations; a full glass of water can physically calm your system.

Want to talk about what you're hearing today with Josh, Drew, and others that are sharing your experience? Check out the Disordered Community Space:https://disordered.fm/community---This episode of Disordered addresses the experience of constant, simmering anxiety that fluctuates in intensity throughout the day without fully disappearing. We refer to this as undulating panic or a loop of peaking anxiety.The Nature of Rolling Anxiety: Many people that they are different because they don't have anxiety that appears, then disappears. It rolls and undulates throughout the day. This is the rule, not the exception. We explain how an internal fixation on bodily sensations and thoughts creates a cycle where anxiety rises and falls continually.The Monitoring Trap: Using scales like Subjective Units of Distress (SUDs) can become a compulsion. When you constantly scan your body to check if you are a "four" or a "nine," you maintain the rolling, undulating sensitized state you are trying to escape.The Sand Timer Analogy: Physiological and mental arousal (yes, even a full panic attack) has a beginning, middle, and end. Once the "sand timer" of an adrenaline spike is flipped, it must run its course. Attempting to "shake the timer" through frantic coping mechanisms only slows down the natural process of settling.Recovery Through Action: We share listener stories of "doing it anyway" despite monophobia and physical pain. These examples illustrate how recovery involves moving forward while discomfort is present rather than waiting for it to stop.Recovery is grounded in the principle of psychological flexibility. The goal is to learn to be with difficult internal experiences like fear and physical sensations rather than trying to control or prevent them. By treating these fluctuations as a background noise rather than a defining event, you teach your brain that the state is not a signal of danger.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is now available. If you're struggling with health anxiety, this book is for you.---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Want to ask us questions, share your wins, or get more information about Josh, Drew, and the Disordered podcast? Send us an email or leave a voicemail on our website.

Anxiety causes or amplifies physical symptoms. Headaches, stomachaches, dizziness, and even muscle pain are common. But what happens when your anxiety causes your physical symptoms AND such symptoms are the source of your anxiety? It can be a tricky loop to untangle. Discussed in today's episode: The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain by John E. Sarno, M.D. WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy. Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.   We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!   FOLLOW US Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids. Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram. Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you feel like you're stuck in a toxic relationship, but aren't sure if it's really the relationship or just your thoughts? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I dive into a listener's question about how to tell if your relationship is toxic and how much of the issue comes down to your own thinking. I also tackle a question on health anxiety, where the listener is worried that their weight isn't going down despite making healthy changes, and fears they're damaging their health. Discover how thought work can help you take control of your emotional experience, whether in relationships or health, without falling into the trap of self-judgment and fear.Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotlineGet full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/467Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/