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Disordered: Anxiety Help

Disordered: Anxiety Help

Disordered is the podcast that delivers real, evidence-based, actionable talk about anxiety and anxiety and anxiety recovery in a kind, compassionate, community-oriented environment. Josh Fletcher is a qualified psychotherapist in the UK. Drew Linsalata is a graduate student and therapist-in-training 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.

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April 26, 2024

Values Driven Anxiety Recovery (Episode 59)

WHAT DOES "VALUES DRIVEN RECOVERY" MEAN? Anxiety recovery can be seen as one long journey away from fear driven behavior and toward behaviors that support the things we really value in life. This week Josh and Drew are talki…
April 19, 2024

Anxiety And Tension, Soreness, Twitching and Weakness (Episode 58)

BUT WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU'RE TENSE AND SORE? HOW CAN YOU HANDLE THAT? This is one of those questions we get asked all the time. In this episode of Disordered, we're taking a look at how tension, soreness, twitches, and feeling…
April 12, 2024

Anxiety Recovery ... What Am I Supposed To Think About? (Ep 57)

"I know I'm not supposed to focus inward or engage with my anxious or intrusive thoughts, but what am I supposed to think about?!" This week Josh and Drew answer an excellent question from a listener that hasn't really been …
April 5, 2024

What Anxiety Recovery Lens Are You Looking Through? (Episode 56)

WHAT RECOVERY LENS ARE YOU LOOKING THROUGH? This week Drew and Josh take a bit of an unexpected turn to explore ways that CBT and exposure-based approaches to recovery can fall short. Recovery can't always be about facing, a…
March 29, 2024

Help! My Nervous System Is Dysregulated! (Ep 55)

MY NERVOUS SYSTEM IS DYSREGULATED! This week Drew and Josh get up close and personal with " nervous system dysregulation ". This is a term that might have some benefit when dealing with issues like stress management or gener…
March 22, 2024

The Great OCD Whistle Stop Tour of 2024 (Episode 54)

This week on Disordered we're taking a grand tour around the OCD loop! Josh and Drew talk about pure-O, somatic, and "traditional" obsessive compulsive disorder subtypes. While not every possible theme and subtype can be cov…
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About the Hosts

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Drew Linsalata

Drew is the creator and host of The Anxious Truth podcast, which boasts 3 million downloads and a thriving, engaged social media community. Drew is also an author, educator, and advocate in the anxiety disorder community, and a therapist-in-training with a specialty in anxiety and anxiety disorders. 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 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 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 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

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
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