The Anxiety Guy Podcast is the only resource you need to begin lessening and eventually ending your struggles with generalized anxiety disorder, hypochondria, and depression. Dennis Simsek takes you through the life of a former professional tennis player, who struggled with and eventually ended his 6 year struggle with panic disorder and health anxiety. Within those 6 years a dream was reached, a child was born, and suicide was being contemplated. This podcast exists so that you don't make t ...
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There's been a lot of confusion and frustration lately about health anxiety. Personal success stories and outcome focused answers are hard to come by, and people are growing more and more frustrated. Dennis Simsek (AKA The Anxiety Guy) is here to show you the truth behind the root causes of your health anxiety, and guide you towards healing. From forums to online chat rooms, social media groups to conversations with others, health anxiety sufferers are not being provided the information and ...
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If you're tired of struggling alone in silence and crave real, unfiltered conversations about the good, the hard, the messy, and the inspiring parts of life, you're in the right place. Hi, I'm Tara - wife, momma, therapist, and the voice behind the tara bixby podcast. Nothing is off limits here. We talk about mental health, motherhood, addiction, trauma, holistic healing, spirituality, personal growth, and everything in between. This podcast is a safe space to heal. My hope is that every epi ...
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Welcome to the Mad in America podcast, a new weekly discussion that searches for the truth about psychiatric prescription drugs and mental health care worldwide. This podcast is part of Mad in America's mission to serve as a catalyst for rethinking psychiatric care and mental health. We believe that the current drug-based paradigm of care has failed our society and that scientific research, as well as the lived experience of those who have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, calls fo ...
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This is a page about my experiences with anxiety. I am simply trying to let others know that they are not alone, and that it is NOT the end of the world. http://anxietyissuesjwolf1101.tumblr.com/
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There's a completely different way to approach anxiety, panic attacks and stress that simply dissolves them at their very foundations. No techniques, no strategies, no tools. Simply listen and find a little peace of mind. Join founder of A Little Peace of Mind and Hay House author of the book of the same name, Nicola Bird as she shares what transformed her own life from one of fear and anxiety to freedom, along with guest who have used the same principles to change their own lives. If you ar ...
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A podcast for all: from the always anxious to the occasionally overwhelmed to the painfully panicked. Join your host Kelli Walker – registered nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and former agoraphobe – on an anxiety adventure. Learn what anxiety really is, why the best of us can get caught in its web, and how to move past its sticky grip. Casual conversations with Kelli and other experts will include more than reciting daily affirmations or following "five simple steps" to overcome ...
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Why Your Health Anxiety Won't Go Away (It's Not Your Symptoms)
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13:25🎓 Start Here: The 12-Week Health Anxiety Recovery Program (Code: TREAT30) Ready to stop fearing symptoms and retrain your nervous system back to safety? Heal step-by-step with daily guidance → 🔵 Click Here ✨ Today's Episode: In this episode, we dive into why your anxiety symptoms are not the real problem and what actually keeps you stuck in the fea…
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185. The power of sound baths with Sara Auster.
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37:22Hey, friends! I'm so excited for today's episode — I've fallen in love with sound baths as a way to invite more calm and stillness into my day, and today's guest is one of my absolute favorites. Sara Auster is a world-renowned sound therapist, meditation teacher, and creator of the PAUSE app. She's been featured in Oprah Magazine, the New York Time…
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Psychiatric Drugs: The Real World is Where the Harms Live
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45:07Joining us for a roundtable discussion are Brooke Siem, David Antonuccio, Kim Witzak, Angie Peacock and David Healy. They discuss the challenges of openly discussing psychiatric drug withdrawal, the true meaning of informed consent, getting doctors to acknowledge medication-induced harm and much more. *** Thank you for being with us to listen to th…
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Unlearning Anxiety: The Daily Mindset Shift That Heals Your Nervous System
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18:50🎓 Start Here: The 12-Week Health Anxiety Recovery Program Ready for step-by-step clarity, not confusion? Heal through daily guidance and nervous system retraining → Click Here ✨ Today's Episode: In this episode, I walk you through how unlearning anxiety, not just managing it, can begin to reshape the way your nervous system responds to fear. We exp…
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184. How to stop living a life that looks good on paper but feels empty inside with Megan Hellerer.
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59:32Have you done everything "right"? Followed the rules, built the dream career, checked all the boxes you thought would make you happy — and yet, you still feel that ache inside? Today's guest, Megan Hellerer, knows that feeling well. After graduating at the top of her class from Stanford and spending eight years as a Google executive, she found hers…
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Real Danger or Just Anxiety? How to Finally Tell the Difference
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13:08If health anxiety has been holding you back, explore the Health Anxiety Recovery Program at anxietyguyprograms.com rated the #1 program for health anxiety recovery, with daily guidance to help you make consistent progress. Podcast description: In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis Simsek dives deep into one of the most confusing parts …
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The Real Reason You Can't Fully Heal from Health Anxiety (Yet)
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13:47👉 Want a structured path to recovery? Check out the Health Anxiety Recovery Program at anxietyguyprograms.com and start your healing journey today. Description: You think you're trying to get rid of your anxiety symptoms, but what if a part of you is still attached to them? In this episode, Dennis explores a hidden psychological force that quietly …
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183. How a prescription for sleep became an addiction with Laura Cathcart Robbins.
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36:31Today's episode is a raw and powerful conversation about how a prescription for sleep turned into something much darker. Best-selling author and host of The Only One in the Room, Laura Cathcart Robbins, joins me to share her journey of Ambien addiction — from stockpiling pills in her Louboutins to secretly managing withdrawals between PTA meetings …
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How Suppressed Emotions Keep You Stuck in Anxiety (and How to Let Go)
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13:08If health anxiety has been holding you back, explore the Health Anxiety Recovery Program at anxietyguyprograms.com rated the #1 program for health anxiety recovery, with daily guidance to help you make consistent progress. Podcast description: Have you ever tried to stay calm, only to feel even more anxious inside? In this powerful episode, Dennis …
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Before You Start Healing Health Anxiety – Understand This Fully
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21:11👉 Want a structured path to recovery? Check out the Health Anxiety Recovery Program at anxietyguyprograms.com and start your healing journey today. Description: Before you start healing health anxiety, you have to understand why your nervous system keeps defaulting to fear, checking, and control. In this Health Anxiety Podcast Episode, Dennis Simse…
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182. Why your brain needs connection and how isolation impacts your mental health with Dr. Ben Rein.
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59:14Hey friend. 👋 Today, Dr. Ben Rein joins us to explore why connection isn't just a cool idea — it's a biological necessity for a healthy mind. Dr. Rein is an award-winning neuroscientist, author of Why Brains Need Friends, Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, and a brilliant science communicator. We dive into the neuroscience of connection, how …
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Medical Organizations Turn Blind Eye to Harms of Maternal Antidepressant Use: A Conversation With Adam Urato and Joanna Moncrieff
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48:20On July 21st 2025, the FDA convened a hearing on maternal use of antidepressants during pregnancy and the impact this use has on fetal development. Around 400,000 children in the United States are born each year whose mothers took antidepressants while pregnant, and so it's easy to see the societal importance of this topic. What are the risks to th…
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Why 'Fixing Anxiety' Doesn't Work (And What To Do Instead)
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16:41👉 If health anxiety has been holding you back, explore the Health Anxiety Recovery Program at anxietyguyprograms.com rated the #1 program for health anxiety recovery, with daily guidance to help you make consistent progress. Podcast description: If you've ever struggled with anxiety, you know the exhausting cycle: symptoms appear, fear builds, and …
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Health Anxiety & the Fear of Normal: Why Calm Feels Unsafe
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20:33👉 Want a structured path to recovery? Check out the Health Anxiety Recovery Program at anxietyguyprograms.com and start your healing journey today. Description: In this episode of The Health Anxiety Podcast, we dive deep into a hidden barrier to healing: the fear of normal. Many people with health anxiety unknowingly resist moments of ease, clarity…
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181. Sleep tips that actually improve your mental health with Dr. Sarah Silverman.
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1:09:32Poor sleep doesn't just make you tired — it can fuel anxiety, worsen depression, and leave you stuck in survival mode. The good news? You can improve your sleep quality, and today's guest is here to teach you how. I'm joined by Dr. Sarah Silverman, a Stanford-trained sleep psychologist and insomnia expert, to unpack the powerful connection between …
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Anxiety, Survival Mode, and Dissociation: How to Rewire the Brain for Safety
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14:44👉 If health anxiety has been holding you back, explore the Health Anxiety Recovery Program at anxietyguyprograms.com rated the #1 program for health anxiety recovery, with daily guidance to help you make consistent progress. Podcast description: In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis Simsek takes a deep dive into the connection between …
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180. Healing starts when you stop trying to fix yourself with Mary O'Malley.
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57:48Feeling like something is wrong with you? Mary O'Malley — author, teacher, and counselor — knows that struggle all too well. After a painful childhood, three suicide attempts, and multiple hospitalizations, she learned that healing isn't about fixing yourself — it's about being present with what hurts. In this conversation, Mary shares how a yoga c…
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Psychotherapy, Spirituality, and Democratic Socialism: A Conversation with Frank Gruba-McCallister
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44:31Frank Gruba-McCallister is a clinical psychologist, educator, and scholar whose career spans more than three decades of teaching and academic leadership. He served as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Adler University, where he helped to reorient the institution's mission toward training socially responsible practitioners. His leadership and cu…
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Quick tip tuesday... Stop trying to talk your way out of anxiety.
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9:55Today's quick tip isn't about what to do — it's about what not to do. If you've ever tried using affirmations or talking yourself out of anxiety when anxious, you've probably noticed it doesn't really work. Here's why... when your nervous system is in fight-or-flight mode, your amygdala takes your thinking brain offline — it's like taking a phone o…
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The Nervous System Reset: 3 Steps to Rebalance When You Feel Dysregulated
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20:07👉 Start your healing journey today with my complete anxiety recovery programs at AnxietyGuyPrograms.com. Podcast description: Feeling wired, exhausted, or stuck in overdrive? A dysregulated nervous system can keep you trapped in anxiety, chronic stress, and even physical symptoms. In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, I'll share 3 science-bac…
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Health Anxiety and the Brain: Fear Networks, Wearables, and Digital Tools Explained
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15:34👉 Want a structured path to recovery? Check out the Health Anxiety Recovery Program at anxietyguyprograms.com and start your healing journey today. Description: In this episode of The Health Anxiety Podcast, Dennis dives into the latest science on how the brain fuels health anxiety and what you can do about it. We'll explore why fear memory network…
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179. The hidden mental health impact of perimenopause with Erica Lugo.
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48:17At 35, Erica Lugo's world went dark — depression, OCD, and suicidal thoughts took over, and she kept being dismissed by doctors. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Erica shares how she connected the dots between her mental health and her hormones, and how HRT completely shifted her life. This episode is full of hope for anyone who's been dismiss…
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The Surprising Role of Tension in Anxiety (and How to Let Go)
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21:53👉 Start your healing journey today with my complete anxiety recovery programs at AnxietyGuyPrograms.com. Podcast description: Most people think anxiety is only about fear, but the truth is, anxiety is fueled by tension. Mental tension, emotional tension, physical tension, and even spiritual tension all keep your nervous system stuck in survival mod…
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Why Health Anxiety Symptoms Keep Moving: The Inner Protector
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16:35👉 For the #1 rated health anxiety recovery program online, visit AnxietyGuyPrograms.com today. Description: Why do your health anxiety symptoms keep moving from one part of the body to another? In this episode of The Health Anxiety Podcast Show, Dennis Simsek breaks down the role of your inner protector, the part of your mind and nervous system tha…
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178. I was about to publish an episode… then my inner knowing said NOPE.
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24:57Hey friends — today's episode wasn't the one I had planned. I had a fertility and prenatal nutrition interview ready to go, but when I sat down to edit it, something felt off. It didn't align with where I'm at or what I want this podcast to be right now (disclosure: It was recorded a year ago). And since I've been working hard to actually trust my …
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Science Under Pressure, Humanity at Stake: An Interview with John Ioannidis
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51:02John Ioannidis is a Stanford professor, a physician, and one of the most eminent scholars in the world in the field of evidence-based medicine. Ioannidis has spent his career exposing the weak foundations of much of modern medicine. His 2005 paper, "Why Most Published Research Findings Are False," became the most-viewed article in the history of PL…
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Quick tip tuesday... A neuroscientist's go-to trick for calming anxiety.
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6:40If you've ever tried to think your way out of anxiety only to end up more stuck in worry and rumination, this tip is for you. In this quick tip tuesday, Dr. Russell Kennedy — doctor, neuroscientist, and one of the world's most respected voices on anxiety — shares his go-to strategy for getting out of your head and back into your body when anxious. …
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Why Your Body Reacts Without Warning: Anxiety's Automatic Reflexes Explained
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14:25👉 Start your healing journey today with my complete anxiety recovery programs at AnxietyGuyPrograms.com. Podcast description: Why does your body react automatically during anxiety, racing heart, dizziness, sweating, shaking even when you're not in danger? In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis unpacks the truth about anxiety's reflex re…
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177. Rethinking anxiety: what it is (and what it isn't).
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18:29Hey friends, it's just you and me today! No guest, no script — just me, sitting on the floor with my mic, following a nudge I couldn't ignore. I'm diving into a topic I'm so fired up about... what anxiety really is (and what it isn't). There's a ton of noise out there about anxiety, but I want to cut through the confusion and share my perspective w…
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Therapy in the Age of Abandonment: A Conversation with Psychological Anthropologist Talia Weiner
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37:43Talia Weiner is a psychological anthropologist, licensed professional counselor, and assistant professor of psychology at the University of West Georgia. As a medical and psychological anthropologist, her work focuses on the intersection of social-structural forces and how those forces show up in lived experience, particularly in relation to mental…
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Quick tip tuesday... How to use visualization to reduce anxiety.
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11:14Hey friends. If you're tired of feeling anxious and want a quick, practical way to calm your nervous system, this tip is for you. Today, I'm breaking down how to use visualization to reduce anxiety and shift your nervous system out of a sympathetic state of "fight-or-flight." 📱This tip's too good to keep to yourself — text this episode to a friend …
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How Boredom Can Calm Your Nervous System and Heal Anxiety
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14:23👉 Start your healing journey today with my complete anxiety recovery programs at AnxietyGuyPrograms.com. Podcast description: In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis explores an unexpected path to healing: boredom. Most of us do everything we can to avoid it, yet boredom may be the missing key to calm your nervous system, reduce anxiety,…
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