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The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast

Drew Linsalata
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Mental Health
Panic Attacks
Mindfulness
OCD
Panic Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Recovery
Exposure Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Therapy
Chronic Anxiety
Health Anxiety
Recovery Process
Recovery
Acceptance-Based Strategies
Medication
Control and Management Strategies

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

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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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Recent Guests

Kimberley Quinlan
OCD specialist, anxiety specialist, marriage and family therapist in California
Your Anxiety Toolkit (podcast)
Episode: Core Principles of OCD Recovery w/Kimberley Quinlan | EP 346
Joanna Hardis
OCD specialist
Cleveland-based OCD practitioner
Episode: OCD and Acceptance - How Does That Work? | Ep 344
Lauren Rosen
OCD specialist
Los Angeles-based OCD practitioner
Episode: OCD and Acceptance - How Does That Work? | Ep 344
Ana Lund
Therapist in private practice in Manchester; intersects neuroscience and psychotherapy
Private practice, Manchester, United Kingdom
Episode: Neuroscience and Therapy w/Ana Lund | Ep 343
Dr. Birthe Macdonald
Research psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist
Episode: Mental Health Misinformation: Why is Online Anxiety "Science" So Confusing? | EP 334
Natasha Daniels
Child and Anxiety OCD Therapist with two decades of experience and a mother to children with anxiety issues
Child Therapist
Episode: Kids, OCD, Anxiety, and Implications for Adult Recovery | EP 331
Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett
An influential psychologist and the author of 'How Emotions Are Made', specializing in the construction of emotions
Episode: How Anxiety Is Constructed In The Brain | Ep 327
Dr. Debbie Joffe-Ellis
A renowned therapist and collaborator of Dr. Albert Ellis, founder of REBT.
Episode: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy w/Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | Ep 306
Emma McAdam
Host of the Therapy in a Nutshell YouTube channel and practicing marriage and family therapist
Therapy in a Nutshell
Episode: Bad Anxiety and Mental Health Advice | Episode 297

Host

Drew Linsalata
Therapist and host focused on anxiety, panic, and OCD; builds practical, compassionate paths to recovery.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Great Poscast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drewbgi
    United Statesa month ago
  • Gives me hope

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liz Shaw’s RA
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Amazing Pod 🔥

    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!

    Dr John - The Mens Self Help Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Watercooler25
    United Statesa month ago
  • I Always Come Back to This Podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    May_mom_teacher
    United States2 months ago
  • Great discovery

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    arnaoo
    Belgium3 months ago

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Listeners praise practical, science-based guidance tied to real-world recovery.
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Content is appreciated for demystifying anxiety without oversimplification.
Guests are consistently credible and provide useful, actionable frameworks.

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Anxiety Recovery Questions & Answers | Ep 339
Q: How should one handle good days: bask in comfort or push to expose and learn on easier days?
On good days, you should enjoy them but also continue to do exposures and live life with the understanding that anxiety may return; do not wait for perfect days to challenge the anxiety and focus on learning through difficult moments rather than waiting for ideal conditions.
Anxiety Recovery Questions & Answers | Ep 339
Q: When do you shut the door on ruminative thoughts in Pure O OCD and how do you allow your brain to be messy and noisy instead?
You cannot shut the door on thoughts; you will always hear them. The key is to acknowledge the thoughts without entering the 'anxiety room,' allowing the brain to be noisy while deciding not to engage with it, thus reducing the urgency to react.
Anxiety Recovery Questions & Answers | Ep 339
Q: Can you dig into the question about exercise and anxiety and whether you can exercise your way out of anxiety?
The host clarifies that you cannot exercise your way out of anxiety; exercise should be part of a healthy lifestyle and can aid in stress management and interoceptive exposure, but it isn't a cure for anxiety disorders.
Anxiety Recovery Questions & Answers | Ep 339
Q: One member of our community asks, when you really struggle to just let the symptoms be and you can't really do with none, am I the only one who has this problem?
The host explains that you are not alone and acknowledges that simply choosing to do nothing and letting symptoms ride out is extremely hard; the approach requires a brave leap of faith to intentionally stay uncomfortable without trying to fix it, and while difficult, it yields better long-term outcomes.
Questions and Answers About Anxiety And Recovery | EP 328
Q: Can you feel fear without fearing?
Yes, it is possible to recognize that you feel fear without treating that feeling as an emergency or needing to escape it.

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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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2. Joanna Hardis
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7. Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett
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