Life Free of Anxiety

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Talking to Regis Philbin about Anxiety & Agoraphobia Jul 28, 2020

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When I heard this weekend that Regis Philbin passed away, I knew that we had to push back our regularly scheduled episode and put this one up instead. We are bringing you the audio from a segment Regis did, focused entirely on anxiety and agoraphobia.
At the time, CHAANGE was helping so many people recover from anxiety and panic attacks that Regis Philbin brought Faison Covington (who you know from this show!) and Ann Seagrave, two of the founders of CHAANGE, on to tell their stories to his audience.
It's a great interview and lead to the CHAANGE phone lines blowing up almost immediately. That's the Regis effect!
For those new to the the show, CHAANGE is the program Dr. Barr and I used to overcome anxiety and are relaunching online (for the first time!) in a few days.
Regis really was someone special... I watched him growing up and heard stories from my mom about how kind he was to her.
Much later, when I became a radio host in Los Angeles, I came to appreciate just how amazing he was at his job! Interviewing people is an art. And it's one he mastered like no other.
I hope you enjoy this episode. It's sad to think that we will never get another event live-hosted by Regis, but we're lucky for the decades and decades we DID have him!
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Useful Links:

FreeFromFearsBook.com <--Get a FREE COPY of the book today!
CHAANGE.com/Beta <--SIGNUPS END THIS WEEKEND!
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To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

Don't forget to check out CHAANGE in 16, our 16 week at-home anxiety reversal program backed by our 100% money back Get Better Guarantee!
(limited spots available, signups end soon!)
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Get a Free Copy of Free From Fears... Plus, A Special Announcement! Jul 07, 2020

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Faison is back for Part II, but first... a couple exciting things to let you know!

Want something FREE? Well, you're in luck! We're so excited today... because Free From Fears, the legendary and long out of print anxiety book, is back! And we want to give everyone a copy! (seriously, tell your friends... we'll give them a copy too). Get it at FreeFromFearsBook.com
The second big announcement is that we are looking for a small, committed group of people who would like to be a part of the online launch of the CHAANGE Anxiety Treatment Program on August 3rd. If you're interested, find out if it might be right for you at CHAANGE.com/Beta
Now, back to the show notes:
Adrenaline, anxiety triggers, and self-compassion. Fasison Covington is back this week to discuss these topics from her book (Grab a Free Copy here!) Free From Fears.
Faison co-founded the CHAANGE Anxiety Treatment Program, a 16 week that has helped over 200,000 people recover from anxiety and has been featured on Oprah, Regis, Larry King and more. Faison is currently a licensed clinical social worker who practices psychology in South Carolina and is our favorite go-to guest for the show!
Useful Links:

FreeFromFearsBook.com <--Get a FREE COPY of the book today!
CHAANGE.com/Beta <--Let us know if you're interested in the 16 week CHAANGE Anxiety Treatment Program
Dr. Barr's FREE Relaxation Audio
Click this link to rate the podcast and make us happy! :)

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

Let's Talk About Sex... and Your Anxiety! Jun 25, 2020

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Faison Covington is back to discuss her book Free From Fears with Erica and giving you a sneak peak inside this LIFE CHANGING book that you will be able to get TOTALLY FREE starting next week! (So, make sure you don't miss next week's episode!)

Unlike so many books out there, this one is a major game-changer for anyone suffering from any type of anxiety condition. This book actually holds the answers to many of the questions that you likely have about your fearfulness and will guide you to some of the most important information you need to fully recover.
Erica and Faison also discuss one of the topics in the book--something rarely discussed elsewhere--how anxiety may be affecting your sex life. Plus, what it takes to have lifelong success after recovery.
You’ll also hear the background on how the book originated and some of the incredible successes people have had because of Free From Fears and the CHAANGE Anxiety Treatment Program.

You don’t want to miss this episode!

Useful Links:

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

Your Roadmap to a Life Free From Fears (Book Excerpt) Jun 18, 2020

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In two weeks, we are republishing the LEGENDARY anxiety book, Free From Fears. It's been updated for 2020 and both Erica and Dr. Charles Barr have added written forwards to the book.
This week, in addition to sharing how you might be able to get a FREE subscription to the Calm and Headspace apps, Erica reads her forward from Free From Fears.
Join us next week to hear how you can get a FREE copy of Free From Fears!
Useful Links:

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

Your FIRST Panic Attack... And Why it Seemed to Change EVERYTHING Apr 30, 2020

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What just happened?!?

You've always been a capable person. Others rely on you for your solid advice and strong listening skills. Your boss trusts you. You are by nature a calm, put together person.

Life was going just fine until you had a major life altering panic attack. From there everything seemed to change.
Suddenly you found yourself fearful of things that never bothered you before. You became suddenly avoidant of places or situations. You may even feel as though you're in a "dream like" state or outside of yourself.

No professional has been able to explain to you why their is a definitive date in your life where everything seemed to changed.... until now...

In this episode Dr. Charles Barr and Erica Roth discuss their first big panic attacks and how they eventually overcame the onset of anxiety that followed. Most importantly they discuss the life changing information you need to understand what the happened to you and how to overcome your panic.
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Useful Links:

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

BONUS: Dr. Charles Barr on Los Angeles's Morning Answer Radio Show Apr 03, 2020

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We'll be back early next week with a regular episode, but in the meantime, here's a replay of Dr. Barr joining Brian Whitman and Jennifer Horn on The Morning Answer show (870AM in Los Angeles).
Oh, and another fun fact: Erica actually used to work in the same Salem studio as this station. It's a small world!
Useful Links:

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

How to Help Your Kids Manage Anxiety with Faison Covington Mar 31, 2020

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ANXIETY AND CHILDREN: This episode is a MUST listen for any parent. If you know a parent who could benefit from this, please share it with them. This is an especially difficult time for parents with young kids.
How do you help your child not fall into a "worry trap" during these anxiety provoking times? Faison Covington, a childhood anxiety specialist (and founder of the CHAANGE program, which Erica and Dr. Barr both used to cure their anxiety), returns to talk about tips and tricks for discussing stressful topics with children.
In this VERY IMPORTANT episode, we discuss:

How to discuss COVID-19 with under 10 and over 10 years olds
How to ask your kids about their worries
Ways to alleviate children's worries
How your behavior affects a child's perception of the world
And, of course, a reminder about why caffeine makes anxiety worse!

If you have kids, we hope this episode will help answer some of your burning questions. If not, please send questions our way, because we're pretty sure that Faison will be back soon! :)

Important links from today's episode:

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Simply click this link and scroll down, then hit 1 to 5 stars--it's really that easy!
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Thank you in advance! Your kind reviews mean so much to us!
While you're at it, we hope you will share the show with someone who could benefit from it (or in your favorite anxiety Facebook group, hint hint!) and of course, join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram!

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Please know: We are here for you. We read and respond to every message we receive on Facebook and Instagram, or email me at: erica@lifefreeofanxiety.com
Don't forget to download your TOTALLY FREE Relaxation Audio MP3 at lifefreeofanxiety.com/RELAX
As always, remember that...
You are NOT alone.
You are NOT broken.
You are on your way to a life FREE of anxiety!
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Have a question? Want to share how your anxiety journey is going? Need some encouragement or support? Come say hello at:
Facebook, Instagram or Email at: erica@lifefreeofanxiety.com
And don't forget, you can subscribe and find all episodes at http://podcast.lifefreeofanxiety.com

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

How Faison Covington Overcame Anxiety and Started a Movement Mar 27, 2020

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When Dr. Charles Barr and I overcame our anxiety, it was largely due to the pioneering work of Faison Covington. She truly is one of the pioneers in the field and helped to change the way anxiety is diagnosed and treated, and has helped countless people to find their Life Free of Anxiety.
Faison's journey is truly inspirational. After 13 years suffering from severe anxiety, she discovered the secret to helping her mind and body heal. She then went on to spend over 4 decades (so far!) helping others do the same.
Along the way, she's been a guest on Oprah's show (twice), been interviewed by a skeptical Larry King and appeared on countless TV and radio programs, helping spread hope, encouragement and truth about overcoming anxiety.
Her message that anxiety is NOT a mental illness, that it IS curable, and that NO ONE needs to suffer is more important than ever in today's topsy-turvy world!
Important links from today's episode:

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

Picking Up on Emotions and Workplace Anxiety Mar 06, 2020

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We discussed last episode that anxiety sufferers tend to be sensitive to stimuli, but what about sensitivity to comments and feedback or the feelings of others? We talk about it in this episode!
Then Erica and Dr. Barr answer a listener question: How do you cope with anxiety in the workplace? We'll be answering more questions like this in upcoming episodes, so keep 'em coming!
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Enjoying the Life Free of Anxiety Podcast? Can you take 10 seconds to leave a rating (or better yet, a short review!) on Apple Podcasts? It REALLY helps new people find the show.
Simply click this link and scroll down, then hit 1 to 5 stars--it's really that easy!
(And don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already!)
Thank you in advance! Your kind reviews mean so much to us!
While you're at it, we hope you will share the show with someone who could benefit from it (or in your favorite anxiety Facebook group, hint hint!) and of course, join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram!
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Resources are mentioned in today's episode:

Dr. Barr's FREE Relaxation Audio

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

Three Reasons Why YOU Got Anxiety Feb 27, 2020

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What if I told you that there were THREE reasons why YOU ended up with anxiety? In short, it's not your fault that you developed an anxiety condition--you were built that way!
In today's episode, Dr. Charles Barr, a licensed clinical psychologist and anxiety specialist, will talk about three things that most anxiety sufferers have in common, and help make sense of why you were susceptible to anxiety in the first place.
The three big things common in anxiety sufferers include:

You are likely a highly intelligent person, with extremely high expectations of yourself
You do not understand or relate to your body as a machine--you tend to ignore stress and push yourself to the breaking point
You are extremely sensitive and aware of those around you and their feelings, but also of stimuli (including bright lights, caffeine, medications, loud noises, etc.)

Each of these are part of what makes you incredibly unique, but after your first anxiety attack, they can spiral out of control. Don't worry, though, by learning about how you're built, you can begin to seize back control of your mind and body and live a life free of anxiety!

Dr. Barr's FREE Relaxation Audio

To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!

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