From Fear To Freedom

On todays episode, I explore the film Groundhog Day as a metaphor for anxiety, repeated routines, and the journey from nihilism to meaning through service, skill-building, and better habits.
Drawing on my own recovery, I offer practical takeaways—practice social interactions, break micro-routines, pursue difficult growth, and use journaling to uncover hidden fears—so you can "perfect the day" and rise above anxiety.
 
—The Anxiety Recovery Program—
https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/
—1 on 1 Coaching—
https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/
—The Website—
https://unpluganxiety.com
 

In this episode, I walk through my biggest life lessons from 2025, reflecting on how becoming a parent shook my routine and forced growth in patience, service, and faith.
I share practical strategies for managing anxiety and distraction—widening your gaze to improve focus, creating sacred time, resisting materialism and phone habits, and maintaining a disciplined foundation of sleep, diet and exercise.
 
—The Anxiety Recovery Program—
https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/
 
—1 on 1 Coaching—
https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/
 
—The Website—
https://unpluganxiety.com

On the episode, I am featured as a guest on the Shift Weight Mastery podcast with Rita Black. We discuss my personal journey through anxiety, health anxiety, depersonalization, agoraphobia and social anxiety.  I also share practical strategies like CBT, NLP, habit changes, visualization, sleep routines and social preparation for navigating the holidays. 
 
Rita Black's Website/Podcast:https://shiftweightmastery.com/about/
 
—The Anxiety Recovery Program—
https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/
—1 on 1 Coaching—
https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/
—The Website—
https://unpluganxiety.com

This episode dissects the "anxious identity" — how beliefs, values and daily habits (like doomscrolling or bingeing) shape who you are and fuel anxiety.
I explore the higher self versus the lower self, explain how confronting discomfort rewires the brain, and show how small, challenging actions build competence and emotional regulation.
 
—The Anxiety Recovery Program—
https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/
—1 on 1 Coaching—
https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/
—The Website—
https://unpluganxiety.com

This episode explores the cycle of addiction—especially pornography—through neuroscience, personal narrative, and practical recovery steps. I explain how dopamine, triggers, and withdrawal create craving, outline a seven-step sequence of addiction, and offer strategies (replacements, blockers, identity changes, and supportive narratives) to break free and build a healthier life.
 
—The Anxiety Recovery Program—
https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/
—1 on 1 Coaching—
https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/
—The Website—
https://unpluganxiety.com

Dr. Kate Lund joins the Anxiety Project to share her journey from childhood illness to clinical psychologist and author of Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting. We discuss building resilience through small, consistent habits—relaxation responses, journaling, routines, social support, and exercise—plus strategies for facing panic, agoraphobia, and daily stress.
Dr. Kate's Website:
https://www.katelundspeaks.com/
 
—The Anxiety Recovery Program—
https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/
—1 on 1 Coaching—
https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/
—The Website—
https://unpluganxiety.com

In this episode, I speak with clinician Anthony Verdino about his new book, CBT Simplified. We cover core CBT ideas — the cognitive triangle, self-monitoring, acceptance, cognitive restructuring, the ABC model, and behavioral activation — and how simple, repeatable practices can break rumination, catastrophic thinking, and avoidance.
We also discuss building habits, using positive self-talk and mindfulness, confronting fears to build confidence, and practical steps listeners can use daily to improve mental clarity and emotional resilience. Resources mentioned include Anthony Verdino's website and his book on Amazon.
Anthony's Book:
CBT Simplified 
Anthony's website:
https://www.anthonyverdino.com/#about
 
—The Anxiety Recovery Program—
https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/
—1 on 1 Coaching—
https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/
—The Website—
https://unpluganxiety.com
 
 

In this episode, I explore what anxiety is, why it arises, and how confronting it can lead to personal growth. I shares my own struggle with agoraphobia and health anxiety, draw on existential thinkers like Jordan Peterson, and outline practical steps for building structure, competence, and a healthier identity.
Listen for honest examples, mindset shifts, and encouragement to approach uncertainty with a guiding frame and steady action.
 
—The Anxiety Recovery Program—
https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/
—1 on 1 Coaching—
https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/=
—The Website—
https://unpluganxiety.com