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

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