Disordered: Anxiety Help
by Josh Fletcher and Drew Linsalata
Latest episode
Is Exposure Therapy Traumatizing? (Episode 180)
Is Exposure Therapy Traumatizing? (Episode 180)
About this podcast
Disordered is the podcast that delivers real, evidence-based, actionable talk about anxiety disorders and anxiety recovery in a kind, compassionate, community-oriented environment. Josh Fletcher is a qualified psychotherapist in the UK. Drew Linsalata is a therapist practicing under supervision in the US. They're both bestselling authors in the anxiety and mental health space. Josh and Drew are funny, friendly, and they have a knack for combining lived experience, formal training, and professional experience in an encouraging, inspiring, and compassionate mental health message.
Episodes
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- Is Exposure Therapy Traumatizing? (Episode 180) · 44 minSend a question or comment via text message Is exposure therapy traumatizing? It's a question we hear often, and one that makes some therapists hesitate to use exposure at all…
- Anxiety and The Obsession With Optimizing EVERYTHING (Episode 179) · 45 minSend a question or comment via text message Optimization OCD seems to be a thing. Actually, across a large number of anxious people, the pull to get recovery, sleep, food…
- Courage When Anxiety Feels Really Bad (Episode 178) · 40 minSend a question or comment via text message "Yeah, but it feels so bad." We hear it constantly, and this week we answer it directly. When panic, dread, or intrusive thoughts are…
- Depersonalization and Derealization w/Dr. Claudia Hallett (Episode 177) · 43 minSend a question or comment via text message Depersonalization and derealization (DPDR) can feel like not recognizing yourself in the mirror, or like living behind a pane of…
- Cognitive Reframing in Anxiety Disorders (Episode 176) · 41 minSend a question or comment via text message Cognitive reframing in anxiety disorders is not about arguing with a thought until it loses. This week we take some of the most common…
- Meditations on Anxiety Medications (Episode 175) · 41 minSend a question or comment via text message 175 episodes in, we're finally talking about medication. This week we get into questions we hear constantly: if I take medication for…
- Exposure Is Learning To Be Uncomfortable (Episode 174) · 47 minSend a question or comment via text message Exposure isn't about proving you can sit in traffic, go to the supermarket, or make it through dinner with a friend. This week we talk…
- Making It Right Once You're Better? (Episode 173) · 40 minSend a question or comment via text message Once you're better, desensitized, and living your life again, a different feeling can show up: guilt over the years you lost, the…
- CBT For Anxiety Disorders Explained (Episode 172) · 49 minSend a question or comment via text message "I tried CBT and it didn't work" is a lot like saying "I tried food and it didn't work." CBT is a massive umbrella, and what you…
- Anxiety And The "Yeah But" (Episode 171) · 39 minSend a question or comment via text message "Yeah, but." Two words that show up constantly in anxiety recovery, right after a win. You did the thing, and before it can count, the…
- Anxiety, People Pleasing, and Self-Esteem (Episode 170) · 50 minSend a question or comment via text message Not everything is an anxiety disorder, but people pleasing and low self-esteem feed into it constantly. This week we talk about why…
- Common Anxiety Recovery "Mistakes" (Episode 169) · 49 minSend a question or comment via text message This week we go through the most common mistakes people make while trying to recover from anxiety disorders, the ones that feel…
- Anxiety, Distraction, and "Running From Feelings" (Episode 168) · 37 minSend a question or comment via text message Is distraction the same thing as running from your feelings? This week we answer a listener question about where that line actually…
- Popular But Dangerous Anxiety Advice (Episode 167) · 46 minSend a question or comment via text message Anxiety recovery attracts an entire industry, and not all of it is safe. This week we talk about popular but dangerous anxiety cures…
- Anxiety Questions and Answers (Episode 166) · 41 minSend a question or comment via text message This is our anxiety latest questions and answers episode, where we go straight to the community and tackle real listener questions…
- Anxiety Always Has A Strategy, and Its Nonsense (Episode 165) · 40 minSend a question or comment via text message 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…
- Anxiety And Releasing Tension (Episode 164) · 38 minSend a question or comment via text message Everyone tells you to release tension. But if you live with panic disorder, OCD, or health anxiety, that advice can backfire fast…
- When Anxiety Says You're The Exception (Episode 163) · 38 minSend a question or comment via text message 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…
- Anxiety Recovery PROCESS vs CONTENT (Episode 162) · 36 minSend a question or comment via text message 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…
- Anxiety Recovery: Bring ALL Versions Of You (Episode 161) · 35 minSend a question or comment via text message 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…
- Anxiety: It's All About Attention, Baby! (Episode 160) · 42 minSend a question or comment via text message This week we're talking about attention. Specifically, how where you place your focus directly impacts your anxiety and your recovery…
- Improving .... Or Optimizing Your Health and Wellness (Episode 159) · 38 minSend a question or comment via text message Improving vs. Optimizing in Anxiety Recovery In this episode of Disordered, Drew and Josh tackle a topic suggested by the community…
- Anxiety Recovery ... When You're Calm (Episode 158) · 37 minSend a question or comment via text message 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…
- Is Distraction a Compulsion In Anxiety Recovery? (Episode 157) · 40 minSend a question or comment via text message Can distraction be a compulsion in anxiety recovery? It is a question that comes up constantly in the anxiety community. Many people…
- Asking For Anxiety Help (Episode 156) · 39 minSend a question or comment via text message Asking for help can be difficult, especially when you are struggling with anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, or agoraphobia. In this…
- Taboo OCD Themes (Episode 155) · 47 minSend a question or comment via text message OCD is a difficult condition to navigate, but it becomes significantly more challenging when obsessions center on taboo topics. Themes…
- Anxiety Recovery: When You're Trying To "Win" (Episode 154) · 42 minSend a question or comment via text message In this episode, Josh and Drew discuss a common hurdle in anxiety recovery: the desire to "win" against your anxiety. For many…
- Let Me Tell You How I Feel (Episode 153) · 40 minSend a question or comment via text message Let's start with a success story from the UK. While being medically monitored for four hours, our listener realized how much attention…
- Anxiety in the Supermarket or Grocery Store (Episode 152) · 38 minSend a question or comment via text message Have you ever felt like a supermarket was a high-stakes obstacle course you just couldn’t wait to escape? In this episode of…
- Anxiety Disorders and Sneaky Compulsions (Episode 151) · 48 minSend a question or comment via text message This episode of Disordered dives into the concept of sneaky compulsions. Many people struggling with anxiety or OCD often find…
- Same Time Next Week - Anxiety Recovery in the "Gaps" (Episode 150) · 44 minSend a question or comment via text message In this milestone episode of Disordered, we discuss the concepts in Josh's upcoming book. The conversation focuses on the gaps in…
- Failing and Bailing on Anxiety Exposures? (Episode 149) · 36 minSend a question or comment via text message In this episode, Josh and Drew tackle a common hurdle in anxiety recovery: what happens when an exposure feels like a "failure" or…
- Rolling Anxiety and Panic (Episode 148) · 36 minSend a question or comment via text message This episode of Disordered addresses the experience of constant, simmering anxiety that fluctuates in intensity throughout the day…
- Did It Anyway - Volume 5 - Global Edition! (Episode 147) · 32 minSend a question or comment via text message In this episode of Disordered, we celebrate the "Global Edition" of Did It Anyway. We're sharing inspiring stories from our community…
- The Stress Jug Explained (Episode 146) · 45 minSend a question or comment via text message In this episode, Josh and Drew break down the "Stress Jug"—a metaphor designed to explain why anxiety and panic often seem to appear…
- Self Compassion in Anxiety Recovery (Episode 145) · 40 minSend a question or comment via text message This week we're discussing the relationship between anxiety and self-compassion. Self-compassion is often dismissed as a way to avoid…
- Overcoming Anxiety: The Role of Attention (Episode 144) · 42 minSend a question or comment via text message This episode of Disordered explores the vital role of attention in anxiety recovery. Josh and Drew discuss the core skill of moving…
- The Disordered Community Space (Special Announcement) · 6 minSend a question or comment via text message After many months of building and planning, the Disordered Community space is now live. We could not be more pleased about this! Check…
- The Golden Rules of Anxiety Recovery and Desensitization (Episode 143) · 41 minSend a question or comment via text message This episode of Disordered examines the fundamental "Golden Rules" of anxiety desensitization. Josh and Drew break down two core…
- How Do We Overcome Worry and Rumination? (Episode 142) · 53 minSend a question or comment via text message In this episode of Disordered, guest co-host Kimberley Quinlan joins Drew to pull back the curtain on one of the most persistent…
- The Truth About Crazy Anxiety Cures (Episode 141) · 48 minSend a question or comment via text message In this episode, Drew and Josh discuss the world of anxiety cures and the "miracle" solutions often marketed to those struggling with…
- "Temping Fate" In Anxiety Recovery? (Episode 140) · 37 minSend a question or comment via text message Have you ever felt anxious about admitting you're doing better? Like saying "I'm okay" out loud might somehow jinx your progress or…
- Anxiety Questions From The Audience (Episode 139) · 43 minSend a question or comment via text message In this listener participation episode, Drew and Josh tackle your questions about recovery while celebrating inspiring stories from…
- Anxiety and Not Feeling The "Right" Emotions (Episode 138) · 39 minSend a question or comment via text message When you're at your child's birthday party, your wedding day, or on a much-anticipated vacation, do you find yourself feeling anxious…
- Anxiety Disorders and the Fear of Insanity (Episode 137) · 45 minSend a question or comment via text message One of the most terrifying fears in anxiety disorders is the fear of losing your mind. In this episode, Drew and Josh explore…
- Health Anxiety: The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety (Episode 136) · 37 minSend a question or comment via text message Drew and Josh announce the release of their first co-written book, The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety, and dive deep into the many…
- Anxiety Symptoms: Dizziness & Lightheadedness (Episode 135) · 41 minSend a question or comment via text message In this episode of Disordered, the guys delve into the common anxiety symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. They share personal…
- Agoraphobia & Fear of Open Spaces (Episode 134) · 41 minSend a question or comment via text message Agoraphobia. Is it fear of open spaces? Do people with agoraphobia always fear open spaces? What even is agoraphobia and how to I…
- Doing It Anyway - While Hurting And Challenged (Episode 133) · 32 minSend a question or comment via text message Sometimes life throws real challenges at you. Medical issues. Loss. Uncertainty. The kind of stuff that makes anxiety feel completely…
- Anxious About Feeling ... Calm? (Episode 132) · 37 minSend a question or comment via text message Panicogenic Relaxation: Why You Feel Anxious When Feeling Calm You're finally feeling better. The anxiety has lifted. You're relaxed…
