Same Time Next Week - Anxiety Recovery in the "Gaps" (Episode 150)
From Disordered: Anxiety Help by Josh Fletcher and Drew Linsalata
April 3, 2026 · 44 min
About this episode
In this milestone episode, the hosts discuss anxiety recovery gaps and modern hurdles, using case studies to illustrate the impact of avoidance behaviors.
Want to talk about what you heard today? Check out the Disordered Community space: https://disordered.fm/community ---- In this milestone episode of Disordered , we discuss the concepts in Josh's upcoming book. The conversation focuses on the gaps in anxiety recovery and the modern hurdles that prevent people from effectively practicing desensitization. They break down how the obsession with "optimization" and the "wellness brosphere" often becomes a distraction from the actual work of recovery. Using case studies from the book, they examine the different ways people try to avoid vulnerability by using hacks or curated identities. CASE STUDIES: Magnus : A young man with agoraphobia who tries to "alpha" his way out of his annex. He relies on supplements and wellness protocols rather than facing the fear directly. Lia Su : A wellness influencer who hides severe OCD behind a perfect online persona. Her story explores how making mental health an identity can lead to more avoidance. Ruben Kane : A retired boxer dealing with gambling issues and the shame of no longer feeling like the tough guy. His story looks at how anxiety can infiltrate a singular…
People in this episode
Hosts: Josh Fletcher, Drew Linsalata
Topics covered
- anxiety recovery
- vulnerability
- mental health
- desensitization
- optimization
- wellness culture
Keywords
- anxiety
- recovery
- mental health
- vulnerability
- wellness
- desensitization
- agoraphobia
- OCD
- imposter syndrome
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