EP 277 - Anxiety Recovery and Neurodivergence Issues w/Dr. Terri Bacow

EP 277 - Anxiety Recovery and Neurodivergence Issues w/Dr. Terri Bacow

Author: Drew Linsalata October 25, 2023 Duration: 35:59
Anxiety recovery can be a highly individual journey. This is especially true if you have ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or otherwise identify as neurodivergent. While there are certainly general principles we rely on, every person will find recovery to present specific and unique challenges that have to be addressed as part of the process. For neurodivergent members of our community, this is also true. This week Dr. Terri Bacow took some time to chat with me about the intersection of anxi...

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Anxiety Grounding Techniques Revisited | Episode 292 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:43
You’re in the middle of a huge wave of intense anxiety and fear, or maybe you’re experiencing a full blown panic attack. Someone with all the best intentions and trying to be helpful instructs you to identify five things…
Common Themes in Anxious Fears | Ep 291 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:37
Among people that struggle with chronic or disordered forms of anxiety, there are a wide range of individual primary fears or concerns. When you ask a large enough number of our friends what they are afraid of, you’re go…
Anxious Sensory Overload & Overwhelm | EP 290 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:03
People struggling with chronic or disordered states of anxiety often find themselves in a situation where they are hyper aware and therefore overwhelmed by sensory input. Non-anxious humans are so oblivious to what we se…
EP 288 - Do I Have To Stop Fearing Anxiety To Fully Accept It? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:37
DO I HAVE TO STOP BEING AFRAID TO TRULY ACCEPT ANXIETY (AND TO GET BETTER)? Good question. But this is a backwards interpretation of acceptance so let’s clarify. Acceptance is not finding a way to turn off your fearAccep…
EP 286 - Anxiety and Recovery Questions and Answers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:51
Let's do an old fashioned anxiety questions and answers session, shall we? Today we're answering questions from our friends on Facebook. 02:24 How do I face a scary exposure?05:58 Is it normal to still have symptoms or s…
EP 285 - Panic Attacks Or Panic Disorder? (Foundations of Panic #5) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:04
Having panic attacks does not always mean you have panic disorder. This week on The Anxious Truth we're digging into what differentiates panic attacks - even recurring panic attacks - from panic disorder. In a nutshell,…
EP 283 - Living With Anxiety: Recover to Live, or Live To Recover? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:38
LIVING WITH ANXIETY ... I HAVE TO RECOVER SO I CAN LIVE MY LIFE AGAIN! But really, do you? Or is it better to do your best to re-engage in life so that you can recover? This week we're examining the concept of life AS re…