Beyond Anxiety

Beyond Anxiety

Welcome to The Beyond Anxiety Podcast where we discuss dismantling mental health stigmas, mental health awareness, and strategies to overcome mental health challenges. I am your host, Darius Fennell and am a mental health & therapy advocate, published author of my book Leaving Jupiter: Navigating Your Anxiety Recovery, speak, and coach. If you are ready to go to the next level in your mental health, this podcast is for YOU!

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June 22, 2026 • 63 mins

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High achievers can look “fine” on the outside and still be carrying a storm inside.In this episode of Beyond Anxiety, I sit down with Marcus CJ Lewis to talk about emotional regulation, therapy, masculinity, and what it really means to ask for help. 

From burnout and high-functioning depression to breathwork, self-compassion, and breaking generational patte...

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Season 3 Episode 4 of the Beyond Anxiety Podcast is here!

Join us for a powerful conversation with special guest, Dr. Tasheka Cox, as she shares insights on Internal Family Systems, her books, and her experiences as a therapist helping people heal through anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.

This episode is filled with compassion, wisdom, and practical perspective for anyone navigating emotiona...

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S3E3 of the Beyond Anxiety Podcast is here 🎙️

In this powerful episode, we sit down with special guest Brittany Johnson — author, speaker, and founder/CEO of SOULpreneur Consulting — as she opens up about her self-love journey and the experiences that shaped her path.

From entrepreneurship and grief to healing, therapy, and learning to love yourself through every season, this conversation is honest, inspiring, and full o...

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Anxiety isn’t always the enemy… sometimes it’s the signal.
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In S3E2 of The Beyond Anxiety Podcast, special guest Diante Fuchs—practicing psychologist, author of The Gift of Anxiety, and creator of the E.A.S.E. Method—breaks down the powerful difference between anxiety and stuck anxiety.


She dives into the 3 major components of anxiety and...

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Season 3 is here—and we’re opening with a powerful conversation.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Justin Grimes to unpack his mental health journey, the realities of graduate school and emotional wellbeing, and why therapy is such a critical tool for growth and stability. We also dig into the mental health challenges many people face when entering graduate ...

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Season 2 Finale 🎙️✨

With over 20 years of experience in social work and mental health, Cynthia Agyeman-Anane brings depth, wisdom, and heart to the mic. As the CEO & Founder of Conversations Create Change LLC, an MD Board-Approved Supervisor, and Clinical Therapist, her passion for therapy isn’t just professional — it’s personal.

In this powerful finale, we dive into Talk Therapy — not...

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S2E9 of The Beyond Anxiety Podcast welcomes back Jonathan Zila for a powerful conversation on the other side of anxiety recovery. We introduce the Flex Capacitor —ignited every time a key breakthrough moment is shared.

Jonathan dives into breath work, Internal Family Systems, and the real practices that help you not just cope, but thrive and maintain balance long after the healing begins.

This episode is about what happens aft...

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 S2E8 | The Beyond Anxiety Podcast — Empowering Voices Through Awareness


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What happens when lived experience meets purpose?
In this episode, Jamie Rockymore-Bess—published author, mental health advocate, and founder of Helpful Living Magazine—shares her powerful journey from working in a psychiatric hospital to creating a platform rooted in healing, ...

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S2E7 | The Beyond Anxiety Podcast 🎙️
Anxiety Recovery & Embracing Silence

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What if silence isn’t something to fear—but something that heals?

In this episode, we sit down with Natolie Warren—speaker, wellness expert, retreat host, breathwork facilitator, corporate trainer, life coach, and psychotherapist—to explore how silence and...

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LaTonia Monroe Naylor is a published author, speaker, business consultant, coach, teacher, co-pastor, and founder of Monroe Naylor Consulting, LLC. 💛

She joins The Beyond Anxiety Podcast as a guest for Season Two, Episode Six — “From Burnout to Balance”, where she shares her personal journey through anxiety, trauma, and burnout, along with the thriving strategies she developed along the way...

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S2E5 • Breaking The Silence w/ Herbie Mack.

This week, we sit down with Herbie Mack—speaker, podcast host, Certified Mental Health Strategist, Mental Health Champion, and multiple-time suicide attempt survivor.In this episode, Herbie gets real about the weight of stigma, especially for men navigating cultural expectations and masculinity. He opens up about the courage it took to break his silence, seek help, and rebuild his l...

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🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟

On Season 2 Episode 4 of The Beyond Anxiety Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Taiia Smart Young — published author, speaker, coach, executive editor, and entrepreneur.

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In this heartfelt conversation, Taiia opens up about her mental health journey and shares the tools that help her stay grounded, including awareness, journaling, and ther...

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🎙️ The Beyond Anxiety Podcast — S2E3“The Healing Power of Love”

💫In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Juan Lee — founder and board president of Clear Journey, author of Love Made Simple, podcast host, and inspirational speaker.Juan opens up about his own mental health journey and the lessons that shaped his belief that with love, all things are possible. ❤️

Together, we explore how love—when tr...

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🎙️ Season 2, Episode 2 — “Journey of Healing”

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Shauna Moore Reynolds — founder and executive director of SMR Professional Counseling Services, professor, speaker, and PhD licensed professional counselor.

Dr. Reynolds opens up about her own mental health healing journey and the beautiful, complex intersectio...

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Season 2, Episode 1 – Breaking the Stigma with Earnest James

We’re back for Season 2 with a powerful conversation to set the tone for what’s ahead. In this episode, Darius sits down with Earnest James, speaker, coach, and advocate for personal growth and emotional healing, to talk about what it truly means to break the stigma — especially around mental health, masculinity, and vulnerability.

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🎉 SEASON FINALE ALERT! 🎙️

We’ve made it to S1E10 of the Beyond Anxiety Podcast! To wrap up this incredible season, I’m sharing the Top 10 Anxiety Recovery Lessons I’ve learned on my journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for new insights, this episode is packed with real talk and actionable tips.

Don’t miss out—click https://linktr.ee/beyond.anxiety and listen to the full episode no...

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June 29, 2025 • 19 mins

✨ New Episode! ✨ On S1E9 of The Beyond Anxiety Podcast, we’re diving deep into "The Power of Self Compassion." 💖Discover how to spot the signs of limited self-kindness, overcome common obstacles, and unlock the true empowerment that comes from embracing self compassion. Your journey to a gentler, more empowered you starts here!🎧 Listen now & explore all episodes: https://linktr.ee/beyond.anxiety#BeyondAnxietyPodcast #Se...

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June 12, 2025 • 27 mins

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟S1E8 of The Beyond Anxiety Podcast is here: The Power of Visualization ✨Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? Discover how visualization can be your secret weapon! In this episode, we break down simple, proactive ways to harness your imagination and guide yourself toward calm, clarity, and confidence. 💡Tune in to learn how visualization can become a powerful tool on your recovery journey. Listen now and start pic...

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Dive deep into the world of mental health with Season 1, Episode 7 of the Beyond Anxiety Podcast! 🎙️ This week, we're thrilled to have Jonathan "J-Z" Zila sharing his personal journey through anxiety, therapy, and recovery. Discover why finding the right therapist can be a game-changer and how the book *Leaving Jupiter: Navigating Your Anxiety Recovery* opened up new pathways for healing, including the thoughtful consideration of ...

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May 17, 2025 • 30 mins

🚀 Unlock Your Discipline Superpower with the Latest Episode of Beyond Anxiety Podcast!

Ever wondered how discipline can transform your life? Dive into Episode 6, where we unravel the 5 key elements of discipline:

1️⃣ Goals

2️⃣ Systems & Tools

3️⃣ Tracking

4️⃣ Correction

5️⃣ Consistency

Plus, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're offering exclusive discounts on our books and book bundles! 📚💚

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