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The Panic Pod: Anxiety Help

The Panic Pod: Anxiety Help

By: Joshua Fletcher
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 The Panic Pod is the podcast for anyone living with anxiety. Hosted by Joshua Fletcher (@anxietyjosh), psychotherapist, author, content creator and TEDx speaker. The show blends professional expertise with lived experience. Josh specialises in anxiety disorders including panic attacks, OCD, agoraphobia, driving anxiety, social anxiety and esteem-related struggles. Each episode offers evidence-based psychoeducation that is accessible, relatable and free from the noise of the wellness industry. Contact: info@theschoolofanxiety.comJoshua Fletcher Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • 9. Intrusive Thoughts & Anxiety

    9. Intrusive Thoughts & Anxiety
    Dec 20 2025

    In this episode, we talk about anxiety and intrusive thoughts, including what is often referred to as Pure O OCD. We explore why intrusive thoughts feel so distressing, why they latch onto what matters most, and how anxiety keeps them active. Drawing on my experience as a therapist and as someone who has been there, we begin to separate thoughts from threat and make sense of why the mind behaves this way under anxiety.
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    17 mins
  • 8. The Scary Symptoms of Anxiety

    8. The Scary Symptoms of Anxiety
    Dec 9 2025

    In this episode of The Panic Pod, I break down the anxiety symptoms that tend to scare people the most. Heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, and the strange shifts in perception often called derealization and depersonalization. I talk through why these sensations show up, why they feel so alarming, and what helped me when I went through them myself. If you experience these symptoms and want a clearer understanding of what they mean, this episode will guide you through it with practical, grounded advice.
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    20 mins
  • 7. Anxiety Always Passes (But Get The Credit!)

    7. Anxiety Always Passes (But Get The Credit!)
    Dec 3 2025

    In this episode we talk about wiring the brain so that we get the credit for anxiety passing. Distress tolerance teaches the brain that we can cope and don't need "saving". It's part of wilful tolerance - an essential skill.
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    17 mins
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