The Anxiety Podcast

Summary: In this episode I talk about why you should be your own biggest fan and inspire yourself.  I picked up on a recent video I watched from Gary Vaynerchuk where he touched on this and also saw the instagram post from Jeremy Goldberg (of Long Distance Love Bombs Fame) where he wrote "I am the most inspiring person I know" I came across those two things at around the same time and they hit me pretty hard.  So I sat with them for a while and then ended up recording this episode.   Links: Check out our next retreat -  https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Or in the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/ Please click here to leave a review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 In this episode you will learn: How growing up we aren't really encouraged to believe in ourselves We wear lots of masks to protect ourselves and hide how we really fe

Summary:  This week we talk to James Moore about  the difficulties users face when they want to stop taking psychoactive drugs. James encourages and supports conversations between users, mental health professionals and policy-makers around this issue. Find more about James Moore here: https://www.change.org/p/make-pharmaceutical-firms-help-users-who-want-to-stop-taking-anxiety-depression-drugs Sign James’ petition here:  www.jfmoore.co.uk James Moore on BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04sp58d Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/ In this episode you will learn: James’ struggle with emetophobia (fear of vomiting) How James was prescribed medication to manage anxiety How medication did not cure the a

Summary: This week, I share my Lean In Audio. This is an audio guide to help you through a panic attack or a moment of high stress/anxiety. Listen to this every time you feel anxiety coming on.  You can also download the audio here: http://www.timjpcollins.com/leaninnow   Remeber:   Stop blaming yourself No more avoiding anxiety Take anxiety head on  Look at your anxiety Mindful breathing Breathe through your nose, not your mouth Create a peaceful environment for your anxiety Notice where in your body you feel anxiety Don’t resist your anxiety Be curious about your anxiety Know that this anxiety will pass Keep breathing and moving  The ocean & cloud analogy Do something for you  Breathe. Be strong. Be curious. Be compassionate towards yourself.    Quotes: "Realize that in this moment, you’re safe and you’re not alone.” “If we run, anxiety will chase us. We will stand there.” “You’ve been here before and you’ve survived.” “Embrace the feelings. Embrace the anxiety. It’s part of you." “You’re not willing

Summary: This week we talk to Dr. Jessica Cooperman, a psychologist at Markham Stouffville Hospital (Ontario, Canada). Together with a team of skilled clinicians and educators, Dr. Cooperman founded ATLAS: Adolescent Teaching and Learning Alternative Services. ATLAS works with kids and teens suffering with depression and anxiety and offers teens support and a safe space to cope with their stress.  ATLAS is a hospital program addressing the unique needs of teenagers struggling with anxiety and/or depression so severe that it is impairing their school attendance and functioning. The goal of the program is to provide students with the tools for a successful school re-entry and the resumption of a healthier, more fulfilling life where anxiety and sad mood no longer control behaviour. Find out more about the ATLAS program here: http://www.msh.on.ca/node/1166   TAP Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA t

Summary: On this weeks anxiety variety I talk about micro bravery and how we can be brave by taking small steps.  I discuss how you can apply it to your own life to build confidence and prepare to be brave when you need it. Links: Check out our next retreat -  https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Or in the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/ Please click here to leave a review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 In this episode you will learn: Where is the smallest possible place you can start Being brave is much more manageable when it's in small pieces How this can apply to going after your passion How you can brainstorm about starting a new venture The micro approach is much better than procrastinating How I personally get the creative juices flowing How bravery is transferable  

Summary: This week I talk to Rene Brent, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and advocate for Practicing Happy. She started as a registered nurse for over 25 years and is now a Hypnotherapist and a #1 International Bestseller author of the book "How Big Is Your BUT?" Rene helps her clients use the power of the deep inner mind to release blocks and reach personal and professional goals. Check out her book here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Big-Your-BUT-Discover-ebook/dp/B01I6C5DUA Learn more about Rene Brent here: www.renebrenthypnosis.com OR www.practicehappynow.com    Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   In this episode you will learn: Rene Brent story: from nursing to Hypnotherapy How hypnotherapy h

Summary: This week I discuss something that I like to call the Anxiety Afterglow. The moment when you've just leaned into your fear and achieved something significant, just overcome some adversity.  In that moment of brief euphoria we must bookmark that and capture it.  This allows us to build confidence and belief in ourselves.  Links: Check out our next retreat -  https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Or in the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/ Please click here to leave a review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023   In this episode you will learn: What is Anxiety Afterglow? (2:29) How we can celebrate our wins (3:58) Consider the good accomplishments (5:55) Go from What If to So What (6:35) Switch to positive What Ifs (7:35) What does Anxiety Afterglow feel like? (9:00) How to savour the afterglow (11:40) How to engage in the Anxiet

Summary: This week I chat to Jeremy Goldberg, about his kindness revolution, Long Distance Love Bombs. Jeremy, a Ph.D. scholar who spent the past four years studying the science of human behavior, discusses making kindness cool, building your confidence and the importance of starting small.  Check out more here: www.longdistancelovebombs.com Instagram: @longdistancelovebombs Links: Check out our next retreat: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Or in the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/ In this episode you will learn: What is a Long Distance Love Bomb? How do you make kindness cool? The power of handwritten messages Why we need to reflect and give people the benefit of the doubt How taking risks can build confidence  How kindness is a ripple effect  What Jeremy l

In this weeks anxiety variety I talk about a fantastic quote I came across online recently.  I got into detail about how we can lean into even when we're scared.  This gives us the opportunity to really grow. Links: To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 For more information about the retreat go to http://moreliferetreat.com Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/ In this episode you will learn: How we only really grow when we put ourselves out there What it's like to engage in being comfortable when we're uncomfortable Starting before you have permission from anyone Even at my worst I still survived How I experienced bad turbulence on a plane and dealt with that Where in your life can you be brave? Where can you be fearless when you're scared? Quotes: "In spite of this fear I'm taking a baby step anyway"

Summary: This week I chat with Gina Florio, a featured writer on Bustle, HelloGiggles and more. We discuss how millennials suffer with anxiety more and how to overcome it through technology use, yoga, healthy lifestyle and more.  Instagram: @gmfloria   In this episode you will learn: - Gina's early life and growing up as a bi-racial kid in Georgia - How anxiety first showed up in Gina's life - Anxious habits that started showing up - How University/college dealt with Gina's anxiety - How yoga helped Gina with her anxiety - Why is anxiety on the rise in millennials? - How technology makes us more anxious - How to intentionally choose how to interact online - The importance of being still and meditating - Why you should implement a morning walk in your routine - Finding a sustainable health and fitness routine - What happened when Gina left her small Southern hometown - How Gina's partner helps her with her anxiety - Year of Backbending     Quotes: "Millennials are showing higher rates of anxiety than ever befo

In this weeks anxiety variety I tell a few stories from my past of the various ways in which I tried to get in shape.  From a marathon to Crossfit to the gym.  I reveal my biggest takeaway's and talk about why we just need to move every day. Links: To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/ In this episode you will learn: A few of Tim's stories of how he tried to get fit Why it's important to create consistent habits What you can do to have more fun with exercise How to establish a daily workout routine How Tim now works out Why moving every day is one of the most important things we can do for our recovery

Summary: This week we talk to Chad Hinkle about going from simply dealing with trauma, chaos and anxiety to building up your foundation and self-confidence. After being diagnosed with GAD and panic disorder, Chad studied and pursued a career in psychology. Chad works with people he calls “Resilients” and coaches them on becoming stronger than they could ever imagine.    Find out more about Chad and Resilients at: www.chadhinklemarketingresearch.com    Links: Toronto Lean In Workshop: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/workshop/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   In this episode you will learn: Chad outlines his own experience with anxiety How Chad built his toolkit to overcome anxiety  Chad explains a couple of methods he used to overcome anxiety including the “20

Summary: This week I talk about the amazing experience I had on the first More Life retreat. I want to thank all the participants who went out of their comfort zone to join me in San Diego. We explored, meditated and formed deep connections. In this episode I talk about the retreat and how important it is to take space for yourself.    Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ Toronto Lean In Workshop: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/workshop/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   In this episode you will learn:   How important it is to have natural conversation and make connections (3:25) How we spent more time on connection than focusing on anxiety (6:24) By showing up to a retreat, you are showing that you’re worth it (8:53) Our experienc

Summary:   This week I talk to Natasha Daniels, child therapist and mom to a three anxious kids. She is the author of How to Parent Your Anxious Toddler and Anxiety Sucks! A Teen Survival Guide. She is also a frequent contributor to Huffington Post, The Mighty and PsychCentral. We discuss everything from how to tell if your child has anxiety, to video games, to how to work with your anxious child. Natasha’s website: http://www.anxioustoddlers.com/   Links: Link to TAP 180 with Ian Robertson: http://www.timjpcollins.com/podcast/ianrobertson Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ Toronto Lean In Workshop: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/workshop/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   In this episode you will learn: Who is Natasha Daniels? (3:03) H

Summary: In this episode I talk about how we always put on a brave face and are scared to show what's going on on the inside. I discuss how we need to connect our inside feelings to outside facade. In this episode you will learn: How we compare ourselves to others (2:45) In order to see other people’s truth, we need to be open and vulnerable (4:25) Why we are so hard on ourselves (5:39) Humans are so good at disguising the truth (6:37) How the truth can set us free (8:00) How even Popstars can open up (10:20) Be the one to initiate the open conversation (14:51) Quotes: “We compare other people’s outsides to how we feel on the inside” (3:01) “Until I start sharing bits of me, I don’t get to see their truth” (4:45) “We, by default, place a huge amount of judgment on ourselves” (5:39) “If we are disguising the truth in our own lives, that is the first place I would start looking for why we might be anxious" (7:48) “So many times I’ve looked at people thinking they are supremely confident only for them to share

Summary: This week, I have an inspiring and casual conversation with my very good friend, Ricardo Laborin.  We often have very in depth conversations in real life and felt it would be fantastic to share some of them with the TAP community. Ricardo had his own experience with anxiety and it forced him to make some massive changes in his life.  Since I met Ricardo in 2013 we have travelled to various parts of the world in pursuit of a better life and we will be continuing that endeavor.    Links: To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   In this episode you will learn: Ricardo’s story: how he went from banking to having a panic attack to changing his life (4:44) Anecdotes from the Dublin retreat (14:35) The importance of disconnecting and paying attention to your surround

Humans constantly strive to find happiness. But why do we always try to get more? Why do we try to impress people we don’t like? Why do we keep making excuses to avoid the things we love? In this episode I get into three key principles on how we can increase happiness in many aspect of our lives.    Summary: What are the core principles of happiness? (2:45) Why we shouldn’t wait to “get happy” (3:50) We need to learn to be more still (4:28) The first key principle: Environment (5:30) The second key principle: Personal Growth (8:30) The third key principle: Helping Others (13:42)   Links: To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   Quotes: “I don’t search for happiness, I search for calm" (4:38)    “It’s hard to feel aligned if you’re environment is out of whack” (5:

Summary: This week I talk to Ian Robertson, a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist with a unique ability to apply his research to the pressures of everyday life.  We talk about neuroplasticity, how our mindset affects our anxiety and how stress can be good for us.  Check out his latest book: The Stress Test: How Pressure Can Make You Stronger and Sharper.   Links: In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   In this episode you will learn: How did Ian Robertson start in the world of Psychology? (4:30) Seeing both psychological interventions and biological approaches to dealing with anxiety (7:58)   How Ian changed his perspective on psychology (9:00) What is Neuroplasticity? (10:15) How the software of the mind and the hardwire of the brain are linked to control our me

Summary:  This week I talk about my recent trip to Ireland.  I discuss a number of insights I had and how something I was told gave me goosebumps. I go into the importance of taking space, lessons I learnt from someone that climbed everest, astrology, getting out in nature and the beautiful Irish hospitality. Links: In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety, More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   In this particular episode you will learn: Why disconnecting from technology is so important How I connected with someone having a panic attack on an aeroplane The lessons I learnt from someone who climbed mount everest Why we really only need to focus on the next step in front of us How I was blown away with astrology The simplicity of getting out in nature and how that made me feel How hospitality re

Summary: In this episode I talk to Dr. Nick Zyrowski and how you can live an anxiety free life through better health. Dr. Zyrowski shows individuals how to operate at their highest level through cutting edge cellular nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle changes that enhance the quality and longevity of their life. www.nuvisionexcel.com http://www.eatwild.com/index.html Links: In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   In this episode you will learn: How Dr. Zyrowski dealt with stressors and losing his passion while getting his Doctorate  How he discovered he had brain inflammation  How he changed his life around How his centre now seeks out the best and natural healthcare How people are moving from traditional medicine to more natural healthcare How does Dr Zyrowski work wi