
Struggling with panic attacks, agoraphobia, or other anxiety problems? The Anxious Truth will educate you, empower you, encourage you, and inspire you to get your life back! * Featured in the New York Times: "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind" (April 27, 2024)* Featured in Vogue Magazine: "The 15 Best Mental Health Podcasts Recommended by Therapists" (October 2023)Listen to the podcast, read t... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 349 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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If you have OCD, you've probably heard that it can never be cured, only managed. That can leave you wondering what happens if it comes back. This week I talk with Jess Marriner, an OCD therapist in the UK who ... more
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"How do I stop scanning and checking myself all the time?"
If you struggle with anxiety or OCD, you've probably asked some version of that question. Scanning your body for sensations. Scanning for bad though... more
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"I almost passed out."
"I almost made a scene."
"I almost ruined everything."
If you have an anxiety disorder or OCD, you probably recognize that sentence. The word almost shows up constantly, and treating ... more
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Every time you give in to an avoidance or a ritual, it seems reasonable. Skip one social event, spend a few extra minutes on a compulsion, take one "me day" instead of pushing through. In isolation, none of it... more
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This podcast is great in how it breaks down anxiety disorders into its simplest parts and how the steps to recovery are also simple but require enormous courage and determination.
First of all, Drew, sincerely thank you. Now my review. I have read, and benefitted a lot from, Claire Weekes’ book Hope and Help for Your Nerves and Matt Haig’s Reasons to Stay Alive which was a real support in my worst days, but Drew’s podcast The Anxious Truth was the first resource to give me sustained hope that I might finally get better. He explains how to approach recovery and what to actually DO in a way that makes sense and that you know in your gut is the only correct and lasting way f... more
So I gotta say is someone with OCD that this podcast is amazing. Drew does a fantastic job of walking you through coping strategies for anxiety and OCD and how he does it in a non-clinical way. As a therapist, I can tell you that that’s a very difficult thing to do. I can’t tell you how many clients I tell about this pod and certainly on my own podcast. Thank you, Drew!
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It’s been years since I’ve been living with panic attacks, anxiety, agoraphobia and depression. I stepped away from this podcast for years, but I’m just returning because everything they dive into each podcast resonates with me in some way shape or form. This burden is always changing, I’ve got to learn to be uncomfortable. They have the best examples and I can tell they are sharing this information from first hand experience.
Bonsoir ! Writing from Belgium. I have just finished your episode on Relaspes. I like the way you don’t try to bait people in false promises, you show them a path that worked for you, your patients and people from the community. I can’t wait to listen to the rest of it here and there and connect with your work, tips. I’d love to connect more with a community and sharing tips.
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The show focuses on practical, evidence-based approaches to panic, anxiety, OCD, and broader mental health issues. Across episodes, listeners hear from clinicians, researchers, and experienced practitioners who break down complex concepts—such as acceptance, exposure-based therapies, mindfulness, neuroscience-informed approaches, and cognitive strategies—into actionable steps. The host maintains a compassionate, no-nonsense tone, prioritizing long-term recovery over fast fixes and often framing recovery as living a values-driven life rather than eliminating symptoms. A standout aspect is the consistent use of real-world frameworks (ERP, ACT, mindfulness) and guest experts who translate science into clinical practice, creating a resource for... more
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