The Anxiety Podcast

In this weeks anxiety variety I talk about a fantastic quote I came across online recently.  I got into detail about how we can lean into even when we're scared.  This gives us the opportunity to really grow. Being fearless precisely when you are most scared is the best hack. - James Altucher

In this episode I talk about the recent news of the Coronavirus and the anxiety it’s causing. I discuss my approach toward this type of situation, and give some practical advice on what you can do to feel better.

In this episode I talk about how I’m trying to recognize when I get triggered in life, that it’s likely about me and not the other person. I attempt to think about what part of me is it that I either don’t want to see or am in some way trying to push onto them. Easier said than done.

In this episode I talk about times when I’ve felt like giving up, and how I’ve managed to keep moving forward. I share a variety of stories and tactics to help you when times are tough.

In this episode I talk about how we can practice being uncomfortable in order to build resilience. I talk about a recent experience when I was on a flight and stood at the front of the plane. It allowed me to experience some of the same feelings that come up when we public speak.

In this episode I talk about how we can set better boundaries when it comes to relationships. I also discuss what to do when things are going well (too good to be true) and we sabotage things.

In this episode Clint Malarchuk shares some truly amazing stories about his life.   Malarchuk is best known for having survived a life-threatening injury during a 1989 NHL game when another player's skate blade sliced his carotid artery and jugular vein, causing immediate massive blood loss.

In this episode I talk about how my life has changed as it relates to anxiety and how I stay on track today. I also share some of the insights I’ve learned about making choices that lift me up.

This week I chat to Jeremy Goldberg, about his kindness revolution, Long Distance Love Bombs. Jeremy, a Ph.D. scholar who spent the past four years studying the science of human behavior, discusses making kindness cool, building your confidence and the importance of starting small. 

In this episode I talk about how hearing the truth and speaking our truth can be so liberating. I also discuss some of the moves I’ve made in my life and the lessons I’ve learned.

In this episode I talk about a learning vs consuming information. And how we can often find more time for another episode of our favourite TV show, but don’t find time for the things that will actually move the needle in our lives.

In this episode I talk about a how you should start making changes and how to do it. I discuss how age isn’t something that should hold you back from going after the things that you want in your life. I also mention how perception vs reality is very different as I’ve noticed on many occasions.

In this episode, I talk about how we can use exposure and disclosure as part of our recovery from anxiety. By leaning into fear and not feeling the pressure to keep it locked down we can begin to release its grip.

In this episode I talk about how typically all our needs are met.  I believe this ties into anxiety in a big way as we're often focused on what we don't have instead of what we do have.

In this episode I talk about what it means to hold space for someone. I share some insights from a recent meeting I had with a friend, and give you some tips on how you can hold space for someone yourself.