This episode explores the cycle of addiction—especially pornography—through neuroscience, personal narrative, and practical recovery steps. I explain how dopamine, triggers, and withdrawal create craving, outline a seven-step sequence of addiction, and offer strategies (replacements, blockers, identity changes, and supportive narratives) to break free and build a healthier life.

—The Anxiety Recovery Program—

https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/

—1 on 1 Coaching—

https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/

—The Website—

https://unpluganxiety.com

Dr. Kate Lund joins the Anxiety Project to share her journey from childhood illness to clinical psychologist and author of Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting. We discuss building resilience through small, consistent habits—relaxation responses, journaling, routines, social support, and exercise—plus strategies for facing panic, agoraphobia, and daily stress.

Dr. Kate's Website:

https://www.katelundspeaks.com/

—The Anxiety Recovery Program—

https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/

—1 on 1 Coaching—

https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/

—The Website—

https://unpluganxiety.com

In this episode, I speak with clinician Anthony Verdino about his new book, CBT Simplified. We cover core CBT ideas — the cognitive triangle, self-monitoring, acceptance, cognitive restructuring, the ABC model, and behavioral activation — and how simple, repeatable practices can break rumination, catastrophic thinking, and avoidance.

We also discuss building habits, using positive self-talk and mindfulness, confronting fears to build confidence, and practical steps listeners can use daily to improve mental clarity and emotional resilience. Resources mentioned include Anthony Verdino's website and his book on Amazon.

Anthony's Book:

CBT Simplified

Anthony's website:

https://www.anthonyverdino.com/#about

—The Anxiety Recovery Program—

https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/

—1 on 1 Coaching—

https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/

—The Website—

https://unpluganxiety.com