The Truth About Rewiring An Anxious Brain | Podcast Episode 307

If you're constantly searching for ways to stop panic attacks, eliminate disturbing thoughts, or finally break free from chronic anxiety, this video reveals the truth about "rewiring your anxious brain" that nobody's talking about. What if the very techniques you're using to rewire your brain are actually reinforcing your anxiety?

In this episode, you'll discover:

* Why your brain doesn't have a "delete" button (and why this is actually good news)
* The real reason popular brain rewiring techniques aren't working for you
* What genuine recovery looks like (hint: it's not about staying calm)
* How to build new neural pathways that actually stick
* Why fighting anxiety might be keeping you stuck

Whether you're dealing with panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, or constant anxiety, this video will challenge everything you think you know about recovery and show you a more effective path forward.

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[GrandmomZoo]

Thank you. You helped me help myself after years of struggling. Anyone with anxiety should watch ALL your episodes in my opinion. I refer people to you often.❤

[kellystdennis]

The thought that old pathways never go away that we just make new ones makes so much sense. It explains why you can have a setback out of the blue. You mind falls back into the old pathways…

[catq]

Great episode, thank you!

A few months ago I wouldn’t have accepted the thought that I could just “live along” the anxious thoughts/feelings because I wanted them to GO AWAY.

I didn’t realize that that’s what keeps them going. Even though now I know, I sometimes fall back into old habits. So yes.. I’ll keep adding information and new pathways. 🤓

[rustyatsoccer]

Thank you for this! I have been feeling like a failure because I keep getting the initial “shocks” and I am still having a lot of anxiety eventhough I have started new paths. They way you put it that we aren’t deleting the old path makes total sense as to why I am experiencing this. This was the boost I needed to keep going with creating new wiring.

[creativedzine]

Keep going & thank you for your valuable videos.

[amichel]

Excellent Video Drew! so very helpful to me like all your videos, Thank you!!! I am definitely learning this you are talking about and I am just allowing more when the discomfort or anxiety is there and then just focus on what I am doing in the moment whatever it may be knowing that I am safe regardless. Thank you again and God Bless you 🙏

[Dandelionsandbutterflies]

This episode was awesome! Really resonated with me! I feel like I’m doing exposures wrong that’s where I get stuck. Or the power of suggestion takes over it’s annoying.

[dianakern]

Thank you. I am okay with the word journey. For me I am on a recovery journey. Some days hard but day by day and celebrating small wins.

[lesg]

Thanks so much for this Drew, literally going through the “re-wiring” process in my recovery journey. It was good to listen to 🍻🙏🏼🙏🏼

[CHRIS-ke]

Even when you understand the principles and mechanism putting it to work, and tailoring it is still a lot of trial and error. But as you said, its doesn't live în a void.

[rxr]

Can you talk about financial anxiety? For example, even though I make enough money, I chronically worry about money or some future event that will make me poor.

[leosasmr_]

Hi! Could you do an episode on phagophobia? I'd really appreciate it and since its not very common I'd love for others to feel less alone as well in this 😊

[Akemi-love]

Hello!! I have a question, ,
What to do with thought loops? Should I stop? Stopping it means I am running away from it.
Also Marry Christmas 🍻

[rigas]

Great episode Drew. I will be buying your agoraphobia video

[sampaterson]

I was a nurse for 30yrs and have a health anxiety. My brain was trained to think of what symptoms might be and I wonder if anyone has that too

[Bennboys]

I only have chest tingling sensations left...no anxiety for weeks. Trying to have patience is difficult. I am able to do anything just can't seem to let go of whatever is causing this.

[sandikucia]

I hate when I get a panic and the racing heart thing makes me nuts.

[davidwhitcher]

my brain is knob and tube. It could use a total rewire.

[sampaterson]

Is ‘ not engaging with the thoughts ‘ the same as resisting ? Can you tell me the difference ?