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Podcast description:

Most people think anxiety is only about fear, but the truth is, anxiety is fueled by tension. Mental tension, emotional tension, physical tension, and even spiritual tension all keep your nervous system stuck in survival mode, firing off false alarms and keeping you on edge.

In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis Simsek takes a deep dive into why tension is the biggest hidden culprit behind anxiety and how to finally let it go. You’ll discover:

• Why your body holds onto hidden tension even when you “feel calm”

• How mental tension (racing thoughts, overthinking, perfectionism) drains the brain and fuels anxiety

• The science of emotional suppression and why unprocessed feelings keep you stuck

• Physical signs of tension, jaw clenching, shallow breathing, tight chest and how to release them

• The overlooked role of spiritual tension and how disconnection from meaning keeps your nervous system on high alert

• Practical, science-backed strategies to release tension mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually so you can retrain your body and mind for safety

If you’ve ever wondered why relaxation feels impossible or why symptoms keep coming back, this episode will help you connect the dots and give you a clear roadmap for healing.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Emotional Freedom Techniques on The Anxiety Guy YouTube Channel
• Surrender Session Meditations on YouTube
• Health Anxiety University (Support Group)

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Podcast description:

Why does your body react automatically during anxiety, racing heart, dizziness, sweating, shaking even when you’re not in danger? In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis unpacks the truth about anxiety’s reflex responses and why they feel so out of control.

You’ll learn:

• What automatic anxiety reactions really are (and why they happen without choice).

• How adrenaline and cortisol fuel reflex symptoms like a pounding heart or trembling.

• Why these reactions feel out of control and why they’re actually protective, not dangerous.

• The hidden cycle of fear → symptom → stronger fear that keeps anxiety alive.

• Practical tools to calm automatic reactions: gentle awareness, breathing, grounding, and building nervous system safety over time.

Key takeaway: Your automatic body reactions are not proof of danger, they’re proof of a sensitive, protective nervous system that can be retrained.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Emotional Freedom Techniques on The Anxiety Guy YouTube Channel
• Surrender Session Meditations on YouTube
• Health Anxiety University (Support Group)

Don’t forget to Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review if this anxiety guy podcast episode resonated with you!

👉 Start your healing journey today with my complete anxiety recovery programs at AnxietyGuyPrograms.com.

Podcast description:

In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis explores an unexpected path to healing: boredom. Most of us do everything we can to avoid it, yet boredom may be the missing key to calm your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and restore balance in daily life.

You’ll learn why constant stimulation keeps the body in survival mode, how stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol fuel anxiety, and why the nervous system needs periods of quiet to reset. We’ll talk about how boredom and anxiety are linked, what happens when you finally allow stillness, and why this simple shift can lead to powerful nervous system healing.

If you’ve ever wondered how to regulate your nervous system without forcing or fighting, this episode will give you fresh insight, relatable examples, and practical encouragement. Healing anxiety isn’t always about doing more, it’s often about doing less, creating space, and letting your body remember safety.

🎧 Tune in now to discover how boredom can help calm your nervous system, reset your stress response, and guide you toward lasting anxiety recovery.

*Please Share with A Support Group In Need

Resources Mentioned:

• Emotional Freedom Techniques on The Anxiety Guy YouTube Channel
• Surrender Session Meditations on YouTube
• Health Anxiety University (Support Group)

Don’t forget to Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review if this anxiety guy podcast episode resonated with you!