EASE Anxiety Podcast

Can anxiety be a gift? In this episode, we take a look at a different perspective to anxiety and how we can utilise it for personal growth. Discover the power of reframing anxiety and the journey towards overcoming core beliefs for greater success. Join us as we explore anxiety as a survival mechanism, discuss aligning daily tasks with values, and how we can experience profound personal growth thr...

Do New Year's resolutions actually help or do they inadvertently create more anxiety? If you’ve been experiencing anxiety alarm bells with the thought of setting resolutions in the New Year then tune in to what I about to share in this episode. Discover how to shift from resolutions to intentions and place the focus on who you want to be rather than what you want to do in 2024. Listen as I talk ab...

Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in the world. They’re also the most treatable. Most people who suffer from anxiety are able to reduce or eliminate symptoms in a matter of weeks with therapy. And the methods taught by therapists aren’t sorcery. You can easily learn them on your own. So why do so many people continue to struggle with this crippling disorder? Here’s the s...

The almost natural tendency that we all have in the face of anxiety, or any painful emotion for that matter is to reject it. If you do, they will persist and remain with you for long periods of time. I strongly believe that Floating with anxiety is basically a matter of separating yourself from your anxiety. You don’t live in the midst of your anxiety. You don’t try to change it in any way. You do...

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Darius Fennel, a published author and a mental health advocate. Darius struggled with anxiety for 6 years. He unravels that the most challenging part of healing anxiety is our struggle to release the behaviours and beliefs that keep us captive. He brought our attention to the three “Cs” we must master in order to overcome anxiety. I An inspiring ep...

This is part 4 and we finally look at the bigger picture - understanding the exact steps required to change your response to anxiety. In this episode we look at the Empowered Acceptance response as the ideal response to anxiety that allows it to naturally subside and stops anxiety interrupting your life. How do we achieve that? First we need to address the blocking beliefs that stop most people fr...

We will always have experiences of anxiety - it’s normal after all, but it shouldn’t overtake your day-to-day life. The way you respond to anxiety makes all the difference as to whether it interrupts you or remains an ordinary emotional response. We cannot control when we feel anxious but we can control how we respond to it. If you’re unsure where to start, this episode will give you all the tools...

In this episode, Diante dives deep into the 4 response types people have towards Anxiety. Anxiety can be so much more than whether or not we need to run away from a situation. Since we’re primed to survive, our minds assume that more things are threats to us than they are—which can lead us to be more anxious than needed. It’s important to discover what triggers your anxiety. Being aware of the cau...

In this episode Diante discusses the different ways that anxiety can most prominently show up and why it is so common, but certainly not the healthiest way we can be living our precious lives. Anxiety often starts with uncertainty. When your brain feels like it doesn't have enough information to make a prediction, it starts making up stories—usually unpleasant ones. You will hear more about- How m...

In this episode Diante chats with Brianna, a farm owner living in Ohio, USA. She has been there when it comes to anxiety. She suffered from anxiety for 20 years before finding that the EASE Bootcamp worked for her. Generalized anxiety disorder turned to panic disorder, and panic disorder turned to eating disorder. That is until she planned to reverse her negative thinking patterns, reframe her chi...

In today's episode, I provide a new perspective on anxiety and empower you to take control of your mental health. Investing in mental health is often overlooked due to the intangible nature of the returns. Let's embrace discomfort and assess the true costs of your mental health! Get your treatment guide https://www.theunstuckinitiative.com/rxguide Website: www.theunstuckinitiative.com TikTok: http...

In this episode, I share a personal story of my husband's struggle with health anxiety and how they discovered the underlying causes and reasons for his anxiety. HINT: It wasn't health related! Anxiety can often manifest as physical symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and racing heart, leading individuals to believe that they have a health condition. Let's dive deeper! Website: www....

In this episode, we explore the true purpose of anxiety. Discover how anxiety is like a faulty fire alarm, designed to capture your attention and keep you safe. Key Topics: Delve into the history of anxiety and its shift from a natural part of human existence to a labeled disorder. Explore the physical symptoms of anxiety and how our fear of these symptoms can contribute to a vicious cycle. Learn...

Welcome to the first episode of the Ease Anxiety podcast! I'm your host Diante Fuchs, and in this episode, I share my personal journey with anxiety. I discuss my own experiences with anxiety and how it led me to become a psychologist. I also share the story of my husband's struggle with severe health anxiety and the impact it had on our lives. Through this podcast, I will always highlight the impo...

Are you feeling fed up with anxiety but no matter what you do it just won’t go away? You’re not alone. Anxiety is fast becoming the next pandemic. But anxiety has something to say and it is time we listen. With over a decade of experience in private practice, supporting her husband through severe health anxiety and dealing with her own occasional panic attacks, clinical psychologist | anxiety coac...