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 Welcome to "ANXIETY: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t" – The No-BS Podcast for Navigating Anxiety Like a Pro.

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and mental health jargon that only adds to the confusion? You've come to the right place. This podcast delivers real, unfiltered conversations about anxiety, offering practical tips, personal stories, and expert advice to help you understand and manage anxiety in everyday life.

Hosted with a straightforward, no-nonsense approach, we break down the complexities of anxiety, addressing everything from panic attacks to constant worry and that ever-present sense of feeling overwhelmed. Each episode is packed with relatable experiences, research-backed strategies, and a sprinkle of humor to keep it real—because we all know dealing with anxiety isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t laugh through it.

Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, managing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), or just trying to keep your head above water, we’ve got your back. We’ll dive into topics like the science behind anxiety, coping mechanisms, mindfulness exercises, and how to develop a healthy, grounded mindset that works for YOU.

In every episode, we’re here to strip away the stigma and empower you with actionable tools to take control of your mental health. It’s time to ditch the overwhelm and get real about anxiety. You don’t have to do this alone—we’re in this together.

🔊 Tune in and start making sense of your anxiety today. Whether you need help for yourself or are looking for ways to support someone else, this is your go-to mental health podcast for raw, relatable, and refreshingly honest conversations about anxiety.


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Episodios
  • Text Message Anxiety: Master The 5-Second Pause Before Hitting Send

    Text Message Anxiety: Master The 5-Second Pause Before Hitting Send
    Jul 16 2025
    In this episode, Fabian reveals a simple yet powerful technique to overcome text message anxiety that affects millions of us daily. If you've ever found yourself hovering over the send button, paralyzed by overthinking, this episode is for you. Learn the science-backed five-second breath technique that interrupts your anxiety loop before it spirals out of control. We explore how this method activates your parasympathetic nervous system, creates crucial space between trigger and reaction, and helps you build distress tolerance in just seconds. Perfect for anyone struggling with digital communication anxiety, overthinking messages, or wanting practical tools for managing everyday anxious moments.

    Key Takeaways
    • The five-second breath technique interrupts anxiety loops before they build momentum
    • Text anxiety triggers your amygdala's danger response even though no real threat exists
    • Deliberate breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system within seconds
    • This pause creates space between impulse and action, letting wisdom override worry
    • Regular practice literally rewires your brain to respond calmly instead of reactively
    What You'll Discover
    • Why your brain treats text messages like charging rhinoceros attacks
    • The exact breathing pattern that calms your nervous system instantly
    • How five seconds is perfectly timed to interrupt anxiety without enabling overthinking
    • The neuroplasticity science behind why this technique creates lasting change
    • Practical tips for making this pause automatic in your daily digital interactions
    Resources Mentioned
    • Heart Rate Variability Coherence research and the vagus nerve's role in anxiety regulation
    • Neuroplasticity studies showing how repetitive breathing practices rewire anxiety responses
    • Distress tolerance concepts from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and anxiety management
    • Parasympathetic nervous system activation through controlled breathing techniques
    Next Episode Preview Next Tuesday we're diving deep into travel anxiety with practical strategies for staying calm on the go. This Saturday's boost episode features a specific airport breathing sequence that's been a game-changer for many listeners.

    📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at anxiety@senseofthisshit.com.
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    15 m
  • Travel Anxiety: Science-Based Strategies For Nervous Flyers

    Travel Anxiety: Science-Based Strategies For Nervous Flyers
    Jul 15 2025
    Travel Anxiety: From Airport Meltdowns to Mindful Journeys
    In this episode, we're diving deep into the chaotic world of travel anxiety – that familiar flutter in your chest when you should be excited about your upcoming trip, but instead your brain decides to throw a panic party about everything that could go wrong. Join Fabian as he shares vulnerable stories from Bangkok airport, breaks down the science behind travel anxiety, and walks you through practical strategies that actually work. Whether you're dealing with flight anxiety, hotel room meltdowns, or that overwhelming dread that starts weeks before you even leave home, this episode will help you understand that you're not broken – you're just human, and your nervous system is doing exactly what it's designed to do.

    Key Takeaways
    • Travel anxiety isn't about the travel itself but about loss of control and uncertainty
    • Your brain treats airport chaos like ancient survival threats, triggering fight-or-flight responses
    • Anticipatory anxiety often causes more distress than the actual travel experience
    • Progressive preparation weeks before travel prevents anxiety spirals more effectively than crisis management
    • Building tolerance for uncertainty is more powerful than trying to eliminate it completely
    What You'll Discover
    • The "anxiety archaeology dig" technique for identifying your specific travel triggers
    • How to use mental rehearsal to give your brain real data instead of catastrophic fantasies
    • The departure breath technique designed specifically for travel transition points
    • Creating an effective travel anxiety toolkit with items and techniques for your specific needs
    • The five-four-three-two-one grounding method for managing panic attacks while traveling
    Resources Mentioned
    • "The Anxiety and Worry Workbook" by David A. Clark - CBT techniques for managing anticipatory anxiety
    • Research from University of California on brain systems involved in travel anxiety responses
    • "Emotional Agility" by Dr. Susan David - understanding the deeper fears behind travel anxiety
    • Harvard Medical School studies on anticipatory anxiety and mental rehearsal techniques
    • Dr. Judson Brewer's research on the default mode network and worry loops
    Next Episode Preview Next Tuesday, we're shifting gears to tackle financial anxiety with "Money Mindset Makeover" – because let's be real, money anxiety and travel anxiety often dance together in the most unhelpful ways.

    📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at anxiety@senseofthisshit.com.
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    43 m
  • Anxiety: Why You Love Without Losing Yourself - Relationship Healing

    Anxiety: Why You Love Without Losing Yourself - Relationship Healing
    Jul 14 2025
    Understanding Relationship Anxiety: How to Love Without Losing Yourself In this episode, we explore the complex world of relationship anxiety and discover how to maintain your sense of self while loving deeply. Whether you're lying awake at 2 AM analyzing text messages or constantly seeking reassurance from your partner, this conversation will help you understand what's happening in your brain and body. We'll dive into practical strategies for managing anxious attachment, improving communication, and building the internal resources needed to love without fear of abandonment.

    Key Takeaways
    • Relationship anxiety isn't about being needy—it's your nervous system trying to protect you
    • Your brain treats emotional abandonment the same way it treats physical danger
    • Constantly seeking reassurance actually makes anxiety worse, not better
    • Sharing your anxiety openly with your partner builds intimacy rather than destroying it
    • You can develop earned security even if you didn't have it growing up
    What You'll Discover
    • Why your amygdala lights up when your partner doesn't text back immediately
    • The difference between anxious attachment and secure attachment patterns in the brain
    • How to use the reality check pause to interrupt anxiety spirals
    • Communication bridges that share your experience without making your partner responsible
    • Somatic reset techniques to calm your nervous system in moments of panic
    Resources Mentioned
    • UCLA study by Dr. Sarah Chen on brain scans of people with relationship anxiety
    • University of Rochester research on attachment processing and threat detection
    • Dr. Lisa Johnson's longitudinal study on relationship anxiety and neural plasticity
    • Stanford research by Dr. Michael Chen on reassurance resistance patterns
    • Harvard study by Dr. Elena Rodriguez on anxiety literacy in relationships
    Next Episode Preview This Saturday's Boost episode tackles "Text Message Anxiety Pause"—your emergency toolkit for those moments when you're overthinking every word and emoji. Next Tuesday, we're exploring "Travel Anxiety: Calm on the Go" and how the skills from relationship anxiety surprisingly transfer to navigating unfamiliar territory.

    📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at anxiety@senseofthisshit.com.
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    43 m
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