How to stop being so afraid of everything

Anxiety shrinks your world. It takes this massive world we all inhabit and makes it feel oppressively small. Severe anxiety feels like there are barriers everywhere - invisible barriers, concrete walls block you from doing just about anything. Are you tired of living in constant fear and anxiety? Let’s dive in to practical strategies for overcoming anxiety and reclaiming your life. I’m going to show you how hierarchical exposure therapy can help you gradually face your fears and expand your comfort zone. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrScottEilers Here's what's inside: 00:00 - Understanding the impact of avoidance on anxiety 03:23 - Exposure therapy 07:44 - Overcoming anxiety through gradual exposure 09:53 - The ripple effects of conquering fear in your life 12:40 - The role of confidence in reducing anxiety 15:17 - Adjusting variables and using coping skills in exposure therapy 17:33 - My personal journey of overcoming public speaking anxiety #Anxiety #Fear #ExposureTherapy #MentalWellBeing #overcomingfearandanxiety Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-eilers/support