
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 | 345 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

Anxiety and avoidance go hand in hand, and most people struggling with an anxiety disorder have been told that avoidance makes things worse. But there's a lot of confusion in this community about what avoidance actually means. What are you avoiding? ... more
One of the more common mistakes people make as they progress in anxiety disorder recovery is treating recovery as something separate from the rest of their lives. You do the therapy work in one box, and everything else goes in another. That tends to ... more
Everybody wants to know how to stop obsessing over whatever has them scared right now. In this episode I explain why that's the wrong question, and what to ask instead.
In OCD and anxiety disorders, an obsession isn't just a strong thought or a pass... more
In my anxiety recovery journey, there were no game-changing moments. No mic drops, no epiphanies, no single concept or technique that suddenly moved me forward. And when I look at the people I've worked with in my therapy practice and the community I... more
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Been listening for years.
Love it, love it, love it.
I use Drews discussion for all kinds of things in life.
I don't struggle with severe anxiety but his basic thoughts on self management apply to so many other life essentials.
Drew has an incredible heart backed up by thorough study and extensive personal experience.
He's been stuck in the tunnel for years, found his way out, figured out how to avoid or manage the tunnel when it reappears and is an excellent role model for things... more
Just listened to the episode on relapse prevention principles which was exactly what I needed to hear today. Excellent!
Drew-THANK YOU!! This podcast has helped me so much in my anxiety journey. I’d recommend it to anyone and everyone. Start at the beginning and listen to them all! Drew is straightforward, well spoken, speaks from experience and education, and has informative guests as well. This podcast is a godsend. Please do yourself a favor and listen!! Thank you again Drew for all of your work and dedication to mental health.
I'm so glad someone told me about this podcast. Drew is so knowledgeable and easy to listen to. Really enjoying it; thank you!
This podcast has been life changing for me. Drew tells the truth, and that is so rare these days.
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A practical, science-informed show that centers anxiety, panic, and related mental health topics through a therapist-hosted lens. Episodes often explore how to translate research into real-world strategies, with heavy emphasis on accepting, confronting, and reframing anxious experiences, plus actionable techniques like exposure, mindfulness, and cognitive strategies. Guests range from clinicians and researchers to parenting and OCD specialists, offering diverse expert perspectives while maintaining a down-to-earth, empathetic style. A notable strength is its consistency in delivering concrete guidance, debunking misinformation, and fostering a supportive community for both sufferers and professionals seeking applicable insights.
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Recent guests on The Anxious Truth include:
1. Kimberley Quinlan
2. Ana Lund
3. Lauren Rosen
4. Dr. Birthe Macdonald
5. Natasha Daniels
6. Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett
7. Dr. Debbie Joffe-Ellis
8. Joanna Hardis
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