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486 What If I'm Not Enough" Is Not a Confidence Problem (It's an Anxiety Trap) with Paul Gilmartin

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Gilmartin to talk about the hidden fear of “not being enough,” how it quietly fuels anxiety and shame, and what actually helps us heal from it.

Bonus Episode: Why Your Brain Won’t Let Things Go (And What to Do Instead)

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

Summary: In this episode, I explain why your brain can get stuck replaying thoughts, searching for answers, and trying to feel certain before it can move on. So often, people think they have an overthinking problem, but the real issue is that the brain has learned that solving equals safety. Every time you analyze, replay, or try to “figure it out” to get relief, your brain learns to keep sending you back into the same cycle.

485 How to Win Against Anxiety (with Reid Willson)

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

In this episode, I sit down with anxiety expert Reed Wilson to talk about why recovery is not about getting rid of anxiety, but learning how to change your relationship with uncertainty, fear, and resistance.

Bonus Episode: The Two Things Anxious People Do That Makes Everything Worse

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

Summary: In this episode, I talk about two very common mistakes anxious people make that actually keep anxiety cycles going stronger: responding with urgency and treating every thought, feeling, or sensation as incredibly important. I share a personal story from volunteering at a school bake sale, where I caught myself rushing, overperforming, and reacting as if everything was high stakes, even though there was no real danger present.

484 Interoceptive Exposure & Panic Attacks: How Facing Physical Sensations Can End the Fear Cycle

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

In this episode, I walk you through how panic disorder is maintained and teach you a step-by-step, evidence-based approach using interoceptive exposures to help you change your relationship with anxiety and build true freedom.

Bonus Episode: What Is Anticipatory Anxiety (And Why It's Often Worse Than the Thing Itself)

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

In this episode, I talk about anticipatory anxiety, the intense fear or dread that shows up before something even happens. So often, the waiting, imagining, and “what if” spiral can feel worse than the actual event itself. I explain how this happens and why your brain reacts so strongly, even when there isn’t a real threat in front of you.

Daily Self‑Compassion Routine: 10 Minutes to Reduce Anxiety & Improve Resilience

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

In this episode, I walk you through a simple, 10-minute daily self-compassion practice that can help you change your relationship with anxiety and gently support your recovery.

Bonus Episode: Sleep Anxiety: The 1 Thing Everyone Gets Wrong About Sleep Hygiene

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

In this episode, I talk about why so many people struggle with sleep anxiety even when they’re doing everything “right.” You might be following all the sleep hygiene rules, no screens, consistent bedtime, calming routines, and still lying awake, wondering what’s wrong. The truth is, for anxious brains, trying too hard to sleep can actually make it harder. Sleep is one of the few biological processes that resists effort, and the more pressure you put on it, the more alert your body becomes.

482 Why My ERP Isn't Working: 5 Common Mistakes & What to Fix

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

In this episode, I walk you through the five most common mistakes people make with ERP and share practical, compassionate strategies to help you break free from the OCD cycle and make your recovery work more effective.

Bonus Episode: 5 Self‑Compassion Exercises That Support ERP & OCD Recovery

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

In this episode, I talk about something that doesn’t replace ERP, but actually makes it more effective: self-compassion. So many people worry that being kind to themselves will weaken recovery, let them off the hook, or make OCD worse. But the truth is that self-criticism often increases anxiety, reinforces the obsession cycle, and leads to more burnout and exhaustion.

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