The Anxiety Podcast

Summary: In this episode I talk to the brilliant and brave Natasha about a recent experience she had involving anxiety while playing sports. She also talks about how she went into action to help another teammate that needed support.  Plus she reads out a moving poem that she wrote after the experience.   In this episode you will learn: Natasha’s social anxiety around sports (3:19) Constantly going through the what ifs (4:31) What Natasha started doing differently (6:30) How Natasha helped her teammate (8:00) Anticipation anxiety is far worse (10:30) Natasha reads her poem (11:58)   Read the poem here:   Dear Anxiety, This weekend you have put me through the biggest storm that I have ever had to navigate alone. Do you remember the week leading up to the event? You were not there, but it also appeared that I was not there either. My emotions appeared to be non-existent. No excitement, no nervousness, not a thing. I assumed it may be a new way of thinking or a found stoicism. As it turns out, it was not. It

Summary: I'm giving you permission to do whatever you want to do in your life.  In this episode I talk about how we're often waiting for permission to make a decision, make a change, to choose a different life.  Well now you have it, what will you do with it?   In this episode you will learn: A story that changed my life (2:05)  People need to hear your story NOW (3:41) Deep down inside, you know the answer to your own questions (4:21) Why do we constantly ask for permission (5:00) Who do you look up to? (6:10) Where in your life do you need to just go for it? (6:23) You are not your anxiety (8:09)   Links:  Become an Anxiety Podcast supporter: https://patreon.com/anxietypodcast Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/timjpcollins?sub_confirmation=1 Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join

Summary: In this episode, I talk about how a friend of mine died recently and it made me cry.  I talk about how we should really feel the sadness and connect with it as opposed to trying to suppress it. In this episode you will learn: How I met John Gibbons (2:15) How John was like a father figure (3:10) Why I didn’t want to suppress the crying (4:23) Don’t hide your tears in front of your children (5:35) Benefits of crying (6:16) Links:  Become an Anxiety Podcast supporter: https://patreon.com/anxietypodcast Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/timjpcollins?sub_confirmation=1 Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/

Summary: This week we talk to Dr. Joe Tatta, a doctor of physical therapy, nutritionist, functional pain science expert and #1 bestselling author of Heal Your Pain Now. We discuss how chronic pain and anxiety and connected and how to retrain your brain and body so you can live the joy-filled and pain-free life you deserve. He is known for integrating brain science, nutrition, emotions and movement into easily implemented treatments for lasting pain relief. Listen to Joe’s podcast here: Dr. Joe’s Healing Pain Podcast Joe’s pain-relief program: Heal Your Pain, Heal Your Life Learn more here: www.drjoetatta.com   In this episode you will learn: How did Joe choose this line of work? How Joe’s mom impacted his work How chronic illnesses affect women more? What kind of pain does Joe deal with? Where do you start with a new client? What is fear of pain? What is chronic pain? The link between anxiety and chronic pain? Joe’s view on pain medication When can opioids help a patient? What is the term, “brain in pain”? W

Summary: In this episode I talk about a recent realization I had after an argument with my wife. By changing my state (working out) it allowed me to look at the problem differently. I believe we can apply this approach to anxiety as well.  In this episode you will learn: I couldn’t see a way to solve this problem (2:55) It’s difficult to look from the outside in (4:00) Do something different and change your state to get some clarity (7:00) Links:  Become an Anxiety Podcast supporter: https://patreon.com/anxietypodcast Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/timjpcollins?sub_confirmation=1 Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/

Summary: In this episode I give my 7 best tips for self-care, to take care of ourselves each day.  These are the fundamentals that if you do in a day are sure to make you feel fantastic!  In this episode you will learn: The 7 Daily Habits Are: 1 Sleep (2:20) Don't bring your phone in your bed  Write down and journal before bed  Turn off the wifi in the house  Make it dark  Keep your room cool  2 Eat & Drink (5:00) Drink a glass of water first thing  Eating REAL food How does your body react to certain foods Avoids CATS (caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, sugar) 3 Move (7:50) Really exert yourself sometimes 4 Connect (9:26) Eye contact Smile at people Phone old friends 5 Laugh/ Play (10:19) Allow yourself to be childlike again Play with your kids, don’t just watch them Play a board game  Play sports 6 Space (11:50) Meditate Journal Feel your surroundings around you Get rid of the newsfeed  7 Nature (12:53) Feel the nature around you Ground yourself in nature Links:  Become an Anxiety Podcast support

Summary: In this episode I talk about how online courses don't work.  In the case of anxiety courses, they prey on the vulnerable.  All online courses average a drop out rate of 97% (which is why I'm giving mine away for free, email me if you want it).   In this episode you will learn: Your anxiety didn't happen overnight and it won't go away overnight (4:30) The courses reinforce the belief that there's an easy fix (4:50) You aren't going to finish the course (6:00) I signed up for a nutrition coaching (7:30) Making my online course for free (8:45) Don't avoid doing the work and just do it (9:50) I don't want to just sell you a course (10:30) Check out how you can support the podcast in other ways (12:20) We need real accountability (14:39) Stop trying all the short cuts Links:  Become an Anxiety Podcast supporter: https://patreon.com/anxietypodcast http://www.theanxietypodcast.com  Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/timjpcollins?sub_confirmation=1 Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.lead

Summary: I talk about how doing Facebook Lives can help you overcome your fear of public speaking. Find out how you can do Facebook lives here: https://www.facebook.com/help/1636872026560015    In this episode you will learn: When I did my first Facebook Live (1:55) Turning nervous energy into performance energy (2:12) Pick a topic you’re interested about (4:52) Don’t freak out if no one tunes in (5:30) You have to be looking at the camera (7:00) Have some notes with you (7:30) Don’t be afraid to be energetic (8:00) Watch some comedy before (9:08)   Links: http://www.theanxietypodcast.com Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/timjpcollins?sub_confirmation=1 Become an Anxiety Podcast supporter: https://patreon.com/anxietypodcast Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety Mor

Summary: This week we talk to Drew Taddia, ex-professional baseball player and founder of the True Form Life website. After spending years traveling the world as a professional athlete, Drew realized how important it is to put the proper foods in our body and stay active to reduce the stress both on and off the field.    Find out more about Drew and his work here:  http://trueformlife.com/   Free books giveaway: http://trueformlife.com/free-detoxify-yourself-ebook/   In this episode you will learn: Drew’s background as a professional athlete (3:03) What happened when Drew realized he wasn’t good enough to be on a starting line up (7:00) Drew made health and fitness a priority (9:55) Drew made it to the big leagues (11:00) Transition from playing professional baseball to where he is now (14:31) How stress affected other baseball players (19:06) Internal stress shows up on our body in many ways (21:13) We have to monitor our stress levels (22:25) How Drew is "part Monk” (22:49) How people can start eating heal

Summary: This week I asked myself: Why do we hold ourselves back? What do I want to do with The Anxiety Podcast? And it all comes down to asking ourselves what we want in this life.    In this episode you will learn: I don’t want sponsorship on TAP (02:10) TAP Patreon Campaign (02:51) Do you actually ask for what you want? (04:15) Playing it safe is playing it small (4:55) Ask for that raise, tell your partner what you want in life (5:45) Will people still like me? (07:05) What is the thing you need to ask for? (08:05)   Links:  http://www.theanxietypodcast.com  Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/timjpcollins?sub_confirmation=1 Become an Anxiety Podcast supporter: https://patreon.com/anxietypodcast Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://

Summary: In this episode I talk about how I went away to an event but considered going back home.  I discuss how we have to engage in working on ourselves and sometimes that comes at a cost.  Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community . - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/

Summary: In this episode I talk about many of my experiences with anxiety at work.  I discuss it both in leadership roles and also for employees.  I go into some examples of what causes it and ultimately what you can do to move past anxiety in the workplace. Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/

Summary: In this episode I talk about how we can practice being uncomfortable in order to build resilience. I talk about a recent experience when I was on a flight and stood at the front of the plane. It allowed me to experience some of the same feelings that come up when we public speak.   In this episode you will learn: How I practiced discomfort on a plane How else can you simulate discomfort? Walk to the front of the movie theatre Stand and look around on a bus or train Walk to the front of your section at a sports game Stay there longer than you are comfortable with Stand in front of an audience before you go up to speak   Quotes: "I was flexing the discomfort muscle." (2:31) "Get used to seeing people and being seen." (3:30) "Even famous people get nervous." (6:50)   Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/i

Summary: This week we chat with Robert Whitaker about the myths and science behind psychiatric drugs. Robert is the author of five books. In 2010, his Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness won the U.S. Investigative Reporters and Editors book award for best investigative journalism. Prior to writing books, he worked as a science reporter at the Albany Times Union newspaper in New York for a number of years. He is the founder of madinamerica.com, a website that features research news and blogs by an international group of writers interested in “rethinking psychiatry.”   Robert Whitaker’s work: https://www.madinamerica.com/ http://www.robertwhitaker.org/   In this episode you will learn: How did Robert get into writing about psychiatric medicine (4:00) The impetus for antipsychotic drugs (7:14) The idea of the Magic Bullet (10:42) What would happen if we actually had a miracle pill for anxiety? (13:27) Human resilience (18:00) Ticking that “I’m no

Summary: In this episode I talk about how we should just go for it.  We often play small and procrastinate, so I talk about instead really leaning in and moving ahead.  I tell some stories from my life and how going for it has been amazing.  Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/

Summary: I share my experience with cutting my kids off video games and the importance of leading by example.    Listen to my interview with Cam Adair: http://www.timjpcollins.com/podcast/camadair   In this episode you will learn: How we cut our kids off video games completely  How they reacted (3:00) Going outside and being active (4:15) Video games are designed to be addictive (4:55) Try a technology free day (5:30) The desire to have friends (5:45) My stance on technology (7:00) Lead by example (9:45) Start your day off without technology (11:15)   Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/

Summary: In this week’s anxiety variety I give you a brief lifestyle update and share the importance of making your own decisions.  Link to my story in episode 1: http://www.timjpcollins.com/podcast/ep1timsjourney Link to episode 18 "Why buying and owning gives you anxiety":  http://www.timjpcollins.com/podcast/2015/10/8/tap-018-why-buying-and-owning-things-gives-you-anxiety   In this episode you will learn:   My lifestyle update The downfall of owning too much stuff Knowing you have the power to make a decision Why we moved across the country Renting vs buying a place Minimize your closet Sit down and consciously write what you want in life   Quotes: “Knowing you have the power to make a decision is the important part” “A medium-sized suitcase holds all the clothes I own.” “Design your life, don’t have it design you” “We have one shot at life.”   Quotes I refer to: “What you own, owns you” - Fight Club “I don’t make any plans and I am sticking to them” - German Sailor

Summary: We are on the 200th Episode!! I share an amazing email I got from a TAP listener and discuss how WE are the ones to create change in our own lives.  “Do or do not, there is no try." In this episode: I read a recent email from a listener Acknowledge when you get good feedback It’s up to you to make a difference in your own life The myth of the Chemical Imbalance isn’t true You’re the only one who has your best interest at heart What feels good to you Question a lot of the conventional things we are told Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/

Summary: This week I talk to Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters — the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, serving 20,000 members/month in 77 countries. We chat about opening up, how gaming can effect your anxiety, and how to interact with the world around you.  Find out more about Cam and his mission here: http://camerondare.com/ http://gamequitters.com/ Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   In this episode you will learn: Cam’s experience with anxiety in his teens How bullying perpetuates Cam's social anxiety  Cam’s depression and anxiety resulted in a suicide note How Cam reached out for help Cam dropped out of school twice How vulnerability connects us  Social media is j

In this episode I talk about how the often talked about chemical imbalance is a myth and share some insights from my recent interview with Robert Whitaker. Links: Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/timjpcollins?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our next retreat -  https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Or in the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/ Please click here to leave a review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023