
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 fu... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 162 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental Health | |||

Improving vs. Optimizing in Anxiety Recovery
In 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 diffe... more
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 constant... more
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 feel... more
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 ... more
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I consider Josh and Drew a great blessing to my life. Thank you for what you do!
Thank you Josh and Drew for such an incredible podcast. You both deliver anxiety recovery in such a compassionate, caring, yet grounded (and funny) way that truly makes people feel understood and capable of healing. Your podcast has truly changed my life with anxiety recovery.
Thank you for helping so many people feel seen, supported and empowered.
These guys are the real deal - both have lived through anxiety disorders and have come out the other side. As someone who has dealt with GAD, panic attacks, etc etc I am so thankful for Josh and Drew. There is a lot of info out there, and a lot of misinformation, but following the advice of Josh and Drew is what helped me. You have to be courageous and brave but you can do it! So very thankful for this podcast 🙏👏.
Josh and Drew are great! If you grapple with anxiety, OCD, GAD, panic disorder, etc., listen to this podcast. They don’t endorse new age junk treatments; They use techniques with years worth of evidence to back it up. Plus, they both have dealt with anxiety and panic themselves, so they get it!
I wish Josh would sound more engaged and less over it.
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Two psychotherapists blend lived experience with evidence-based techniques to help listeners manage anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Episodes frequently center on practical strategies like exposure, acceptance, and mindfulness, with real-world stories from guests and community submissions that illustrate gradual progress, staying in action, and tolerating discomfort. A standout aspect is the emphasis on compassionate, non-judgmental guidance, clear explanations of cognitive-behavioral concepts, and a sense of community that invites listener participation and shared recovery milestones.
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