The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast

The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast

Author: Drew Linsalata Language: English Episodes: 100
If panic, anxiety, or agoraphobia have made your world feel smaller, you're not navigating this alone. The Anxious Truth-A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast is a direct, compassionate resource hosted by Drew Linsalata, born from his own journey through these challenges. This isn't about quick fixes or vague inspiration; it's a practical guide that breaks down how anxiety works and lays out a clear, actionable path toward recovery. Episodes delve into the mechanics of panic attacks, the realities of avoidance, and the hard but rewarding work of reclaiming your life, offering education and straight talk that empowers you to move forward. The podcast has garnered recognition for its honest approach, being featured in the New York Times as one of "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind" and included in Vogue's list of therapist-recommended mental health podcasts. Tuning in, you'll find a voice that understands the fear but firmly believes in your capacity to overcome it, providing the tools and encouragement needed to shift from surviving to thriving. This podcast serves as a core part of a broader community and resource set, encouraging a consistent, engaged approach to healing.
Episodes
Driving Anxiety and Driving Exposure | EP 315 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:39
Navigating driving anxiety with exposure therapy—but not how you might think. In this episode, Drew Linsalata (therapist, author, and former anxiety sufferer) challenges common misconceptions about addressing driving anx…
Anxiety Recovery:  Acceptance Is Better Than Control | EP 314 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:49
When struggling with chronic anxiety or anxiety disorders, our instinct is often to search for ways to control, manage, or eliminate our symptoms. But what if that approach is actually keeping us stuck? This week we're l…
Common Questions About Anxiety From ... You! | EP 313 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:46
In this no-frills episode of The Anxious Truth, I'm tackling common questions about anxiety sent in by you, the listeners. No fancy production today - just real talk about real anxiety concerns. We're diving into: 00:00…
Your Anxiety Is Not Special (This Is Good News) | EP 312 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:26
This week we're looking at why the anxious fear that bothers you most is NOT special - and why that's actually good news for your recovery. After receiving countless messages asking me to address specific fears (passing…
How To Accept Anxiety: Do What Matters (Part 3 of 3) | Ep 311 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:51
When anxiety hits, how do you know what to do? This week on The Anxious Truth we're exploring how your personal values can guide your choices in anxious moments. Tune in to learn practical ways to identify and connect wi…
How To Accept Anxiety: Open Up! (Part 2 of 3) | Ep 310 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:29
How to Accept Anxiety: Opening Up to New Options In this episode, we explore the second component of the ACT Triflex framework for anxiety acceptance: opening up to new possibilities. Learn why considering options when t…
The Art of Accepting Anxiety: Getting Present (Part 1 of 3) | EP 309 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:11
HOW DO I ACCEPT ANXIETY?!?!?!?! Let's start a three-part series on accepting anxiety using the ACT Tri-flex framework. As both a therapist and former anxiety sufferer, I'm going to break down the crucial first practical…
Taking Time Off Because of Anxiety - Help or Harm? | EP 308 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:42
In this episode of The Anxious Truth, we tackle a question that comes up constantly in anxiety recovery: Should you take time off from work or school because of anxiety? We explore why this seemingly simple question has…
The Truth About Rewiring An Anxious Brain | Ep 307 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:32
Are you tired of trying countless techniques to "rewire" your anxious brain, only to find yourself still stuck in the same patterns? In this eye-opening episode, we're diving deep into the science of neuroplasticity and…
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy w/Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | Ep 306 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:28
Want to know more about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and how it might be applied in your situation? Join us this week for insights from the world-renowned therapist Dr. Debbie Joffe-Ellis as she guides us thr…