97: DIG IN: Understanding Anxiety with Owen O'Kane

97: DIG IN: Understanding Anxiety with Owen O'Kane

From Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball by Persephonica

June 1, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 97

About this episode

Zoe and Jo discuss anxiety with therapist Owen O’Kane, who shares insights and tips on managing it.

Zoe and Jo have a fascinating conversation with therapist and former NHS Mental Health Lead Owen O’Kane. Owen suggests that by working with our anxiety rather than against it we can often see better results. He offers lots of tips and advice about how we can change our relationship with anxiety, and reassures us that we are not alone in dealing with it. Owen’s book Addicted To Anxiety is Out Now. As Owen says in the interview, if you feel you need support, do reach out to your GP. More information can be found on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-find-local-mental-health-services/ Subscribe to our Substack! Get extra free content each week by subscribing here: https://digitpod.substack.com/ GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠ https://wa.me/447477038795 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS This episode is brought to you by QVC 🛍️QVC — Summer gatherings always seem to end up in the garden, so why not make the space feel extra special? Explore My Garden Escape at www.qvcuk.com and use code QDIGIT for £10 off your first order…

People in this episode

Hosts: Zoe Ball, Jo Whiley

Guest: Owen O’Kane

Topics covered

  • anxiety
  • mental health
  • therapy
  • self-help
  • personal development

Keywords

  • anxiety
  • mental health
  • therapy
  • self-help
  • Owen O’Kane

Sponsors

QVC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHS

Products: Addicted To Anxiety

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