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Disordered: Anxiety Help

Disordered: Anxiety Help

Disordered is the podcast that delivers real, evidence-based, actionable talk about anxiety disorders and anxiety recovery in a kind, compassionate, community-oriented environment. Josh Fletcher is a qualified psychotherapist in the UK. Drew Linsalata is a therapist practicing under supervision in the US. They're both bestselling authors in the anxiety and mental health space. Josh and Drew are funny, friendly, and they have a knack for combining lived experience, formal training, and professional experience in an encouraging, inspiring, and compassionate mental health message.

Recent

March 21, 2025

Anxiety and "Incomplete" Recovery (Episode 104)

Do you feel like you've "mostly" overcome your chronic or disordered anxiety issues but there are still challenges that linger? Maybe you've felt fully recovered once before, or even several times before, but you keep finding...
March 14, 2025

Anxiety and Flying w/Dr. David Carbonell (Episode 103)

When working to overcome an anxiety disorder, the biggest challenge many in our community can identify is flying. For chronically anxious people, the idea of getting on a plane, being trapped for hours, and being terrified or...
March 7, 2025

Self-Soothing When Anxiety Appears? (Episode 102)

How can I learn to self-soothe when I get anxious and I'm terrified of my body or my thoughts? Well ... while it might seem like launching into a soothing technique designed to control the fight or flight response is a good i...
Feb. 28, 2025

Breathing/Breath Anxiety (Episode 101)

Breathing anxiety! This is such a common issue in the Disordered community. Breathing or breath focused anxiety often involves a few key concepts: "I feel like I can't get a deep enough breath!" "When I get really anxious it ...
Feb. 21, 2025

Did It Anyway - Volume 3 (Episode 100)

To celebrate the 100th episode (and over a million downloads) of Disordered, we thought celebrating listener and community wins would be a great way to mark the occasion! Disordered would not exist without you, and when you g...
Feb. 14, 2025

Existential Anxiety! (Episode 99)

What is existence? What is the point of all this? Do I even really exist? The universe is so insanely huge! What even is time? What happens when we die? These are questions all humans ask - and have been asking since we devel...

About the Hosts

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Drew Linsalata

Drew is a pre-licensed therapist practicing under supervision in New York with a speciality in anxiety and anxiety disorders. He is also the creator and host of The Anxious Truth podcast, which boasts 4 million downloads and a thriving, engaged social media community. Drew is an author, educator, and advocate in the anxiety disorder community. A former sufferer of panic disorder, agoraphobia, and clinical depression for more than 25 years before fully recovering, Drew has lived the experiences he speaks and writes about.

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Joshua Fletcher

Joshua Fletcher is a UK-based psychotherapist who specializes in working with anxiety disorders. He is best known as Anxiety Josh across social media and has quickly become a renowned and reputable figure in the industry.

A self-confessed anxiety disorder nerd, Josh has a deeper level of understanding beyond the textbooks and training. He grew up in Manchester and was once diagnosed with crippling anxiety; suffering from panic attacks, agoraphobia, health anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), as well as intrusive thoughts, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.

Reviews

The only way is through.

"Both Drew and Josh have a gift for communicating the ins and outs of anxiety recovery. They both have lived experience and are a bright light in what can be a dark time in people’s lives. If you fi…"

Will11216 | April 6, 2023

Can't ask for more!

"I've been following Josh and Drew for the last year or so and they have both helped me so much. I was so excited to hear that they were doing a podcast together and the first few episodes are everyt…"

Chloe | April 9, 2023

Just what I need

"I love the combo of Drew and Josh. Their experience and understanding of what it takes to get better is amazing. I didn’t think any podcast could be better than The Anxious Truth, but this is. Thanks…"

Derrick | April 14, 2023

The Dream Team

"Josh & Drew are highly talented in their individual fields but together…they are the absolute dream team. Whilst Claire Weekes has been my go to for the past 20 years, Josh & Drew have a modern take …"

Jaisbabi | May 24, 2023

10/10

"Amazing listen! As someone who has struggled with anxiety a lot it is nice to listen to others stories and realise you aren’t alone and there is a way to improve and work with your anxiety! 10/10 rec…"

Niamhyg98 | May 24, 2023

My 2 favorite anxiety disorder podcasters in 1 show!

"So excited to hear that you'd be joining together to create a new podcast. I learn something new and helpful every time I listen. I appreciate that you incorporate humor throughout, as well!"

meldevs | May 29, 2023

Best of the Best

"I've spent hundreds of euros trying to find a cure for my Anxiety and panic over the last 6 months,, till I came across you guys and realised all I needed was Education and knowledge which you guys …"

Joanne | June 6, 2023

These 2 are the most reliable!

"I had my first panic attack in 2020 and found Drew & Josh (separately) when I had another panic attack in 2021. I had gone almost 2 years without a panic attack and had one a few days ago… this round…"

AnxiousE | June 6, 2023

I feel understood

"I’ve never felt understood until I started listening to these. I’ve always dealt with anxiety for as long as I can remember (now 20 years old). I’ve never understood my anxiety - but this podcast is …"

maemaewest02142020 | June 20, 2023

Real help!

"I absolutely love your podcast, you are the first to offer a real understanding with regard to anxiety. As I know you have been there, I feel comforted by the fact that it is possible to recover and …"

Alexandra | July 2, 2023

Great help!

"I'm been through the ringer with anxiety and panic attacks for over a decade. This is the first helpful platform that has given confidence and hope. I highly recommend!!"

Stephanie | Aug. 7, 2023

Does The Body Keep the Score? What a brilliant episode

"I've listened to all your episodes which are fantastic and so helpful, but I wanted to leave a review for the episode on does the body keep the score. I found this episode so refreshing and validati…"

Verity | Oct. 6, 2023

The best podcast ever!

"I love this podcast. Both Drew & Josh have changed my life so much. From reading both their books to this podcast. I’ve finally been able to be at a place where I can understand my anxiety a lot bett…"

pixxieeedust | Oct. 9, 2023

The best anxiety podcast to help with anxiety and panic!

"This podcast is amazing. These two guys have helped me understand more about anxiety and panic. I was at my lowest because of my anxiety and this podcast has saved me and gave me hope. Thank you for…"

Lilly2442! | Nov. 14, 2023

The tips for anxiety reduction has helped

"Always thought it was my personal fear. I’ve learned that I am not unique and finally feel hopeful. Anxiety began in grade 2 and peaked at age 40. At 60, now, after learning, studying and helpful pod…"

Miss Susi | Dec. 21, 2023

These guys are the best out there!

"I’ve had disordered anxiety coming up on 2 years now and am so incredibly grateful that I found these two! The way that they break down what’s happening in your mind and body and why it’s not dangero…"

Black labrador 18 1620 | Dec. 8, 2023

The best online resource for anxiety recovery

"The Disordered podcast is exceptional. I’d go as far as saying it’s the best online resource for anxiety help full stop. I’ve spent thousands on therapy and yet listening to Josh & Drew share their l…"

Chris | Feb. 25, 2024

Best anxiety help out there!

"Thank You so much for all, that You do, You are two amazing humans! Been listening to Your podcast daily for a while now, it makes me laugh, it makes me cry, it gives hope on hard moments and main th…"

Sandra | April 30, 2024

MY HERO'S

"Fantastic podcast . in less than 4 episodes, my current debilitating anxiety that I have been experiencing for the last few days , has subsided substantially . I already feel more empowered on how …"

max | May 22, 2024

So helpful, so much great information

"This podcast has helped me through some of my darkest moments with insight, information, and humor. I really appreciate both hosts' extensive knowledge, lived experience, and compassion for those in …"

Justin | Oct. 2, 2024

You’ll never know how much you’re helping

"My mum actually started listening to you guys in August, she has Generalised Anxiety. She recommended you to me and i have chronic all day long ‘Health Anxiety’ with a main focus on Cancer and tumour…"

Tonya Foord-Brown | Oct. 5, 2024

5 stars all around

"Not to exaggerate, but this podcast has been genuinely life changing. The shift in perspective I’ve had since I started listening has improved my life greatly. I tear up a lot listening to it because…"

BriLaganella | Sept. 19, 2024