<p>Want to discuss what you hear on this episode with Josh and Drew and others that are sharing your experience? Check out the Disordered Podcast Community Space.</p><p><a href="https://disordered.fm/communty" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://disordered.fm/communty</a></p><p>----</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Disordered</strong>, we celebrate the &quot;Global Edition&quot; of <strong>Did It Anyway</strong>. </p><p>We&#39;re sharing inspiring stories from our community members around the world who chose to face their fears and take action despite experiencing intense anxiety.</p><p>From navigating health anxiety at a drum and bass gig in London to managing emetophobia while being physically ill, these stories highlight the power of <strong>psychological flexibility</strong>. We discuss how recovery isn&#39;t about the absence of anxiety, but rather the shortening of the time between &quot;oh my god&quot; and &quot;oh well&quot;.</p><ul><li><p><strong>The &quot;Did It Anyway&quot; Mindset</strong>: How listeners applied this approach to return to work, travel, and social situations despite panic and agoraphobia.</p></li><li><p><strong>Desensitization in Real-Time</strong>: Using exposure therapy principles to stay present with uncomfortable physical sensations rather than retreating.</p></li><li><p><strong>Challenging Safety Behaviors</strong>: Stories of individuals staying home alone for the first time in weeks or eating &quot;fear foods&quot; to reclaim their lives.</p></li><li><p><strong>Overcoming the Inner Critic</strong>: Learning to move into productive problem-solving mode instead of self-berating when anxiety spikes and thinking isn&#39;t perfectly clear.</p></li><li><p><strong>Recovery as a Journey</strong>: Emphasizing that while these principles are simple, implementing them is a gradual process that requires patience and persistence.</p></li></ul><p>We also touch on the importance of <strong>self-compassion</strong> and acknowledging that even when life is genuinely difficult—such as dealing with family health struggles—you can still apply these principles to your recovery and desensitization work.</p><p>---</p><p>The <a href="https://disordered.fm/bluebook">Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety</a> is now available. If you&#39;re struggling with health anxiety, this book is for you.</p><p>---</p><p>Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can&#39;t stop or control? <a href="https://learn.theanxioustruth.com/worry-and-rumination-explained">Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained</a>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.</p><p>-----</p><p>Want to ask us questions, share your wins, or get more information about Josh, Drew, and the Disordered podcast? <a href="https://disordered.fm/">Send us an email or leave a voicemail on our website.</a></p><p><br></p>