Anxiety
Topic
Anxiety is an emotion characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and feelings of dread over anticipated events. It is distinguished from fear, which is an emotional response to an immediate threat, whereas anxiety is the anticipation of a future threat. It is often accompanied by nervous behaviors, somatic complaints, and rumination.
10 episodes featuring Anxiety
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Physicist Brian Greene explains why free will is a physical illusion
By examining the universe through the lens of physics, we can understand why our brief existence is deeply meaningful despite the inevitable decay of all matter.
Aug 17, 2026 · 2h 11m
Modern Wisdom
Jimmy Carr outlines how daily systems and constant iteration cure modern anxiety
This episode reframes mental health struggles not as individual failures, but as systemic issues that can be solved through structured habits and community.
Aug 10, 2026 · 1h 59m
Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman details neuroscience protocols for sleep memory and circadian health
Understanding the precise biological mechanisms behind sleep, light exposure, and hormones allows individuals to make highly effective, science-backed adjustments to their daily routines.
Jul 27, 2026 · 1h 44m
Modern Wisdom
Stephen Porges explains how a locked nervous system drives chronic anxiety
Understanding how the autonomic nervous system locks into survival mode offers a physiological roadmap to overcoming chronic anxiety, trauma, and stress-induced physical illnesses.
Jul 25, 2026 · 1h 53m
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth
Tech workers split fifty-fifty on whether AI empowers or diminishes them
This episode exposes the hidden human cost of the AI boom, showing how rising productivity demands are driving a massive spike in tech worker burnout.
Jul 12, 2026 · 1h 36m
Huberman Lab Essentials
Brain circuit malfunctions drive OCD loop but targeted therapies offer relief
Understanding the specific neural pathways behind OCD helps demystify the condition and highlights why behavioral therapies can be more effective than medication alone.
Jul 9, 2026 · 36 min
Modern Wisdom
Vittorio Angelone details how a late autism diagnosis reframed his comedy career
Understanding neurodivergence in adulthood reshapes not only personal identity but also how creative professionals navigate highly social and critical industries.
Jul 4, 2026 · 1h 57m
Huberman Lab Essentials
Movement expert Ido Portal explains how physical friction rewires the mind
Rethinking our relationship with movement and physical discomfort can dramatically improve our cognitive resilience and break us out of rigid mental habits.
Jun 29, 2026 · 2h 60m
Modern Wisdom
Alex Hormozi outlines brutal truths for overcoming decision paralysis and achieving exceptionalism
Achieving exceptional growth requires understanding the psychological friction of transformation, from enduring isolation to making irreversible trade-offs.
Jun 29, 2026 · 4h 9m
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Creatine researcher reveals major benefits for brain health and aging bones
Understanding the full therapeutic potential of creatine allows individuals to better protect their cognitive function, bone density, and muscle mass as they age.
Jun 15, 2026 · 1h 16m