Did It Anyway - Volume 5 - Global Edition! (Episode 147)
About this episode
This episode features inspiring stories from community members who faced their fears despite anxiety, emphasizing the importance of psychological flexibility and recovery as a journey.
Want to discuss what you hear on this episode with Josh and Drew and others that are sharing your experience? Check out the Disordered Podcast Community Space. https://disordered.fm/communty ---- In this episode of Disordered , we celebrate the "Global Edition" of Did It Anyway . We're sharing inspiring stories from our community members around the world who chose to face their fears and take action despite experiencing intense anxiety. From navigating health anxiety at a drum and bass gig in London to managing emetophobia while being physically ill, these stories highlight the power of psychological flexibility . We discuss how recovery isn't about the absence of anxiety, but rather the shortening of the time between "oh my god" and "oh well". The "Did It Anyway" Mindset : How listeners applied this approach to return to work, travel, and social situations despite panic and agoraphobia. Desensitization in Real-Time : Using exposure therapy principles to stay present with uncomfortable physical sensations rather than retreating. Challenging Safety Behaviors : Stories of individuals staying home alone for the first time in weeks or eating…
People in this episode
Hosts: Josh Fletcher, Drew Linsalata
Topics covered
- anxiety
- psychological flexibility
- exposure therapy
- recovery journey
- personal stories
- mental health
Keywords
- anxiety
- health anxiety
- emetophobia
- exposure therapy
- panic
- agoraphobia
- safety behaviors
- inner critic
- recovery
Mentioned in this episode
Places: London
More episodes of Disordered: Anxiety Help
- Let Me Tell You How I Feel (Episode 153)
- Anxiety in the Supermarket or Grocery Store (Episode 152)
- Anxiety Disorders and Sneaky Compulsions (Episode 151)
- Same Time Next Week - Anxiety Recovery in the "Gaps" (Episode 150)
- Failing and Bailing on Anxiety Exposures? (Episode 149)
- Rolling Anxiety and Panic (Episode 148)
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