The Deanxious Podcast: Ideas For Navigating Life For The Anxious Generation
The Deanxious Podcast offers a supportive space for listeners to manage various types of anxieties using an evidence-based approach in today’s fast-paced world filled with social media brain rot. Each episode dives deep into practical strategies, insightful discussions, and relatable experiences that empower you to kick your anxiety’s butt. The podcasts cover a range of issues from trauma, PTSD, health anxiety, social anxiety, and relationship anxieties to GAD as well as procrastination. Join us as we explore topics ranging from CBT-based techniques and coping mechanisms to personal stories of resilience. We are here to provide you with the tools you need to turn your anxiety into your superpower.
Episodes
Let’s be real—scrolling through the news or social media lately feels like walking through a minefield.
Political tension, economic uncertainty, global challenges—it’s a lot. And it’s March 2025, so we’re smack in the middle of some wild times.
Whether it’s election fallout, inflation worries, or just the general vibe of ‘what’s next?’, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
So, today, we’re going to talk about how to manage that anxiety...
In this episode Wayne Harrel explores the theme of "taking the leap" by addressing procrastination and anxiety. Wayne shares his personal struggles with mental barriers that hindered his progress and how he overcame them by viewing life as a video game, allowing himself to fail and take risks. He emphasizes the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to pursue dreams. Additionally, Wayne talks about his life in Bangkok, his lov...
In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the pervasive consequences of modern addictions, particularly focusing on smartphones and fast foods. These two have leveraged what makes us humans tick, creating an addiction epidemic. Drawing parallels with the gambling industry, we explore how smartphones and fast foods manipulate our dopamine systems, leading to harmful lifestyle changes.
We discuss the adverse effects of these addictio...
Breaking Free from the Overthinking Trap: A Guide to Mental Clarity
Discover how rumination and overthinking might be secretly sabotaging your life - and what you can do about it. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the impact of excessive social media consumption on mental health and explore practical strategies to regain control of your thoughts.
In this enlightening episode, we welcome Daniel, a multifaceted entrepreneur and creator of the 'DeAnxious Pro' program, known as Declutter. With a deep friendship spanning centuries, our conversation delves into Daniel's compelling insights on motivation, procrastination, depression, and anxiety.
Join us as Daniel opens up about his journey from copywriting to running a successful online marketing business. Discover how he navigat...
Welcome to episode six, where Wayne Harrell discusses the fascinating topic of managing uncertainty, inspired by the book "Art of Uncertainty: How to Navigate Chance, Ignorance, Risk, and Luck" by David Speigelhalter. Delve into the concept that nothing in life is certain and how statistical insights can help us manage the uncertainties we face daily.
Explore strategies to reduce worries and anxiety by organizing your life and embr...
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Life in Bangkok:
- Why Wayne moved to Bangkok: burnout recovery and tax optimization.
- The city's vibrant culture, amazing food, and its appeal for expats.
- Wayne’s thoughts on EVs and traffic solutions in the city.
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Business Ventures:
- Plans to relocate to Washington state to build his business.
- Insights from the book CEO's Handbook by Elad Gil.
- The importance of building connections and findi...
Wayne delves into his experiences with anxiety, especially while managing multiple businesses and preparing for tax season. He discusses how anxiety impacts decision-making in personal and professional realms, distinguishing between real event anxiety and hypothetical event anxiety. Wayne shares strategies for using anxiety as motivation and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and therapeutic methods. He also highlights the...
This episode offers essential insights and actionable advice on understanding and managing panic attacks, which are becoming increasingly common. It differentiates between isolated panic attacks and panic disorder, highlighting the role of the amygdala and the body's outdated biological responses.
You’ll learn practical strategies such as controlled breathing techniques, grounding exercises, and methods to avoid engaging with anxi...
**Feeling overwhelmed by political anxiety? You're not alone.**
In this powerful episode, Wayne opens up about his personal battle with anxiety and shares invaluable insights on maintaining mental wellness during politically turbulent times. Drawing from his own experiences, he offers practical strategies for staying grounded when the world feels uncertain.
Wayne reminds us that while political changes can feel overwhelming, histo...
Dive into the psychology of primal fear—those instinctive reactions shaping our decisions and behaviors. Explore common fears like the unknown, social rejection, and mortality, and learn actionable strategies to confront anxiety and build resilience. Listen now to understand and master the forces driving human behavior. Visit Deanxious.com for more insights and resources on overcoming fear and anxiety.
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