The Anxiety Podcast

Summary:  This week I talk about the 3 lessons I learned after a recent business endeavour. I discuss how we must take action rather than waiting for things to come together, but we must also learn to forgive ourselves if things don’t work out.  As Philip McKernan said, “in the absence of clarity, take action."   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: Stop procrastinating  Not every decision is necessarily a good one Even if you aren’t certain, just do it and give it a shot Let go of being attached to one outcome  If it’s not meant to be, don’t wait to see if you can figure it out, change it Listen to your intuition more Get out of situations that don’t serve you Don’t wait for the "perfect moment” to act  Be gentle

Summary: This week I talk to Dr. Jay Davidson, a doctor focusing on a natural functional medicine approach. Dr. Jay was the host of the Chronic Lyme Disease Summit with 33 experts that happened April 2016. We discuss how anxiety might be caused by Lyme Disease and what you can do about it.  www.DrJayDavidson.com   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 Jay Davidson learned about Lyme Disease What is Lyme Disease? (7:20) What is the bulls-eye rash? (9:35) Does chronic Lyme Disease exist? (10:00) How is Lyme Disease transmitted? (11:38) How to identify Lyme Disease (13:49) What do you do if you get bit/stung by a tick? (15:18) What are the different forms of Lyme bacteria? (18:41) What was Jay’s wife’s path to recovery? What i

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how we are the only ones in control of our destiny. Inspired by my conversation with Kute Blackson, I unpack the notion of “No one is coming” and discuss how we can take responsibility of our own lives.  Listen to my interview with Kute Blackson: http://www.timjpcollins.com/podcast/you-are-the-one 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 In this particular episode you will learn: Only you can move you How we need to stop putting our trust in other people  Why YOU need to put into the work How to start taking opportunities NOW We don’t need to seek permission from anyone Move towards your own destiny

This week I talk to Kute Blackson, a charismatic visionary and transformational teacher who offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation.   Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute's multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual's true gifts and greatness.    Kute recently published his debut book, You.Are.The.One in June 2016.    In this episode you will learn: How to own your truth (8:40) How fear can be a friend and a signal (15:30) How to take the label off fear and call it energy (17:50) How to live out our potential (19:00) Fear is creating a negative future fantasy (20:15) Bring our attention to this moment (21:20) We are vessels fulfilling dreams (24:25) How to separate ourselves from our Ego (27:45) Surrender yourself to something bigger than yourselves (30:00) What Kute discovered when h

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how we can cultivate confidence.  I believe there are four core areas we can work on immediately to move the needle. Practice Leaning In Persistence Not making it all about you 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 In this particular episode you will learn: - How you can literally change your experience with the world by adjusting your approach - Cultivating confidence is subtle and takes time - Practice brings familiarity which can be a platform for confidence to grow - The impostor complex will likely continue to show up as you up your game - By leaning in to the resistance we can elevate our confidence and capabilities - There will be set backs you will need to persevere  - If you can't do it for yourself do it for someone else

In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety - http://timjpcollins.com/free Please click here to leave a review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Summary:  In this episode I talk to Drew Ramsey M.D. about his approach to treating Anxiety with an essential guide to eating for a sharper, happier, healthier brain.  This episode has some great discussion about things you can implement straight away to affectively repair your brain. Links: Drew's Site: http://drewramseymd.com/ Drew's Ted Talk - A Brain Food Prescription from the Farmacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R_gUhgg70Q Drew's Book - Eat Complete: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Complete-Nutrients-Brainpower-Transform/dp/0062413430 In this episode you will learn:  - How in the world of Psychiatry there isn't much learnt towards diet or lifestyle - How we should approach food from a joyful standpoint - The right food choices can actually rebuild brain cells - How the western diet shrinks our brains - What is BDNF (Brain-deri

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how information alone won't allow us to change and as Derek Sivers said "If information was the answer we'd all be billionaire with perfect abs" Links: The other episode inspire by Derek Sivers was: http://www.timjpcollins.com/podcast/hellyesorno 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 In this particular episode you will learn: - Without taking action, information alone isn't enough - Why you should be part of our community and why communities take care of each other - If opportunities aren't taken they become dust - If we wait till everything is perfect we will never start - Implement something, apply consistently and adjust as necessary - Why we should shoot for things we can do consistently - What's the smallest thing I can do every day - You don't need to read another book, you just need to start  

Summary: In this episode I talk to Tammy Price, a certified Medical Intuitive on how she left her career in Finance to start a journey of self-healing, rebalancing and living authentically. Tammy explains how we need to look more inwards to discover how we can better our health and overall wellness.   Book Tammy discusses: “A Return To Love” by Marianne Williamson Coming out this year: “Shifting Into High Gear, A Guide to Listening to Your Body” by Nikki Hopewell & Tammy Price http://intuitivelyyours.com/   Quotes: “When step into what we are really meant to be doing, the anxiety falls away” “When we are not being who we need to be, our body sends us messages” “A medical intuitive is able to look through the body and identify, using intuition, areas of congestion”   In this episode you will learn: Tammy explains the spiritual aspect and human aspect of living How to get more in touch with your heart and your truth Being a happy person through bringing together mind, body and soul The difference between w

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how we can be less self-conscious, I share some recent experiences I've had and talk about how we can practise being less self conscious.   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 In this particular episode you will learn: - That being self-conscious is a learnt behaviour - How we can actually tune into our surroundings to validate what's going on - How everyone is in their own head the whole time so isn't focused on you - You can engage with others to take the focus away from you - Have fun and play with it  - How you should surround yourself with people that don't judge you but support you  

Summary:  In this episode I have the absolute pleasure of getting to talk to some of the less anxiety, more life community.  It was amazing to speak to some of our listeners and hear how far they've come in their own journeys. This truly was my favourite podcast episode so far. I love our community. Favourite Episodes Heather: TAP 140 - Why Online Support Groups Make Anxiety Worse TAP 166 - A Guide To Meditation With Jason Connell Ian:  TAP 013 - Sharie Spironhi on Why We Are Wired To Worry TAP 109 - Diane Nichols - Overcoming Anxiety After 35 Years TAP 132 - Dr. Tom O’Bryan on How to Stop the Hidden Autoimmune Damage That Keeps You Sick, Fat, and Tired Before It Turns Into Disease TAP 144 - Cyndi O'Meara - What's With Wheat? Jennifer: TAP 166 - A Guide To Meditation With Jason Connell Clare: TAP 041 - Dr John McGrail on Creating a Better You Aaron:  TAP 108 - Shane Stott on Climbing The Anxiety Mountain & Floating Away What's Had The Most Impact On You? Heather - Thinking of meditation as a way to obs

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how I recently attended a one day event hosted by Seth Godin.  I shared the biggest takeaways and points that were most impactful to me.  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 Check out Episode 148 for more on Seth: http://www.timjpcollins.com/podcast/longcut In this particular episode you will learn: - Engage with the people you seek to change - Would they miss you if you didn't show up tomorrow - Getting people's attention is a privilege - Don't water down your message because the masses don't care anyway - Not caring is a choice - "You have the ability to do anything but not the assurance you're capable" 4 Key Points 1 - You exist to make change happen 2 - Who are you trying to change (not everyone as they don't care) 3 - Why will they pay attention and trust you 4 - Why will they tell their friends - Reassurance is

Summary:  In this episode I talk about to my friend Jason Connell.  We discuss his experience with meditation from how to do it, how it changed Jason, its risks, and more… Links: In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety  Also you can go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 A link to Jason's blog covering this: http://jasonconnell.co/meditation/ In this particular episode you will learn: Here are the main points we cover from Jason's blog:  1 - I’ve increased mastery over my thoughts and feelings. 2 - I’ve found a deep sense of unity and connection between others, the world, and myself. 3 - On a good day, I understand that the past and future are mental constructs and that I have everything I need in this exact moment. 4 - I’ve gained easy and fluid access to my own innate resilience, confidence, calm, and courage. 5 - The benefits virtually everyone experiences: increased happiness, increased resilience, d

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how I recently engaged in many new conversation while traveling.  I discuss whether the connections I made were based on serendipity or coincidence.  I also talk about how you can get started in building new relationships. 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 In this particular episode you will learn: - How after talking about speaking last week I landed a keynote presentation!  - How on my recent trip to New York City I made lots of new connections by really putting myself out there - You often have a choice you can either engage and be open to new conversations or plug in your headphones and avoid them - You can consider what you have in common and start there - How vulnerability is a great way to deepen a relationship - You can create your own community anywhere  

Summary:  In this episode I talk about to Nick Notas about the ins and outs of dating, relationships and human engagement.  He also shares some tips on what to do in the first 60 seconds of a conversation. Nick has been a dating coach for over 9 years. His passion is helping great guys become confident, social, and successful with women. Links: In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety  Also you can go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Nick's Site: http://www.nicknotas.com/ In this particular episode you will learn: - How Nick struggled to talk to girls in the early days - How Nick wanted to have more of an authentic experience for his clients vs the pick up line type approach - How we can engage with people more by being more curious about others - Why not being attached makes having real conversations so much easier - Every interaction is an opportunity to practice being better at communicating - Why p

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how it's time that I speak up.  In the past I had a panic attack when speaking, as you may know.  In order to really share my message on anxiety, it's something I need to do more of, there is something special about being face to face. In this anxiety variety I talk about how I'm leaning into that and doing more speaking 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 In this particular episode you will learn: - What happened in my past around speaking and anxiety - How I've honed my skills at podcasting and feel like it's time to lean in and stretch myself again - How I still got nervous recently as I was preparing for a webinar I was running - I talk about how I put some music on and jumped around to work off some nervous energy - How we all still need validation - Why I'm now a speaker and sharing my message that way too - Ho

Links: In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety  Also you can go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Summary:  In this episode I talk about to Steve Farquharson about how he suppressed emotion to protect others.  We talk about how he laughed off pain and suffering and how burying that affected him as he grew up. He also shares his rap with us at the end. Steven Farquharson is a transformational coach that works with creatives and entrepreneurs, helping them to become the fullest expression of themselves. He spends his time on a variety of creative projects from writing music and rapping, to videography, screenwriting, acting in comedy skits and more. Steven has created a body of work that inspires others to find their own gifts and share them with the world.   In this particular episode you will learn: - How Steven got ill as a child and how it affected him - How when Steven displayed emotion he realized

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how we can approach food and both get results while enjoying life and experiences at the same time. I invited my friend Kellen Milad back onto the show for a wee chat as he has some great insight into this discussion. We also talk about how we should give back to our bodies more instead of just demanding things of them all the time.  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 In this particular episode you will learn: - How the food is prepared can impact the experience - How cheat days really don't work - How we can be mindful about nutrition and use an intuitive approach  - Kellen explains what natural movement is - We discuss how we need to give back to our bodies as we're so demanding on it  

Summary:  In this episode I talk about to Derek Rydall about how we are all actually OK inside but we need to allow that part of us to emerge.  Like an acorn is a perfect acorn that becomes a perfect oak tree, there is not a part of you from beginning to end that isn’t exactly what you should be. Part of the new generation of spiritual visionaries and thought leaders, Derek Rydall is the author of the #1 Amazon/Barnes & Noble best-seller EMERGENCE: Seven Steps for Radical Life Change and the world’s #1 expert on the revolutionary Law of Emergence. He has trained top executives at Fortune 500 companies (from American Express to Disney) in empowered leadership and communications, and has coached celebrities and media professionals, including Oscar and Emmy winners, on creating conscious entertainment. As a regular Huffington Post contributor, and host of the top-rated Emergence podcast on iTunes, he reveals cutting-edge spiritual principles and success strategies to achieve financial freedom and abundance,

Summary:  In this episode I talk about how we really need to embrace our oddness, if we are to truly show up as ourselves.  By caring less about what people think and being more of who we are, we are liberated. 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 In this particular episode you will learn: - How by pretending to be someone else we are losing on multiple fronts - When we wear masks it comes at a cost - I think our bodies feel the tension when we're wearing a mask - We attempt to fit in like everyone else because it's safe - Fitting in and being normal isn't serving you - "Live your life like no one is watching" - The truth builds relationships - People are attracted to your oddness

In the USA text LEANIN to 44222 to get my toolkit 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 Summary: In this episode I talk to Diane Meriwether about sitting with those that are suffering. We spend quite a bit of time getting into the difference between compassion and empathy. Diane Meriwether is a published author, counselor and workshop facilitator. She has spent 3 decades studying healing techniques including transformational bodywork, holotropic breathing, family constellation work, shamanic journeying and voice dialog therapy. Diane left a Midwestern university in the 1980s where she was studying biology to travel in Polynesia for 10 years. In addition to facilitating workshops, Diane currently practices listening with court-mandated clients. She is fascinated by the transformational power of the poetic imagination and by the healing impulse of storytelling and art. Links: http://www.sittingwith