<p>Want to talk about what you heard today? Check out the Disordered Community space:</p><p><a href="https://disordered.fm/community" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://disordered.fm/community</a></p><p>----</p><p>In this milestone episode of <strong>Disordered</strong>, we discuss the concepts in Josh&#39;s upcoming book. The conversation focuses on the gaps in anxiety recovery and the modern hurdles that prevent people from effectively practicing desensitization.</p><p><br></p><p>They break down how the obsession with &quot;optimization&quot; and the &quot;wellness brosphere&quot; often becomes a distraction from the actual work of recovery. Using case studies from the book, they examine the different ways people try to avoid vulnerability by using hacks or curated identities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CASE STUDIES:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Magnus</strong>: A young man with agoraphobia who tries to &quot;alpha&quot; his way out of his annex. He relies on supplements and wellness protocols rather than facing the fear directly.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Lia Su</strong>: A wellness influencer who hides severe OCD behind a perfect online persona. Her story explores how making mental health an identity can lead to more avoidance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ruben Kane</strong>: A retired boxer dealing with gambling issues and the shame of no longer feeling like the tough guy. His story looks at how anxiety can infiltrate a singular identity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Miriam</strong>: A student therapist learning to navigate imposter syndrome. Josh and Drew discuss why self doubt is actually a valuable tool for growth and curiosity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CORE CONCEPTS</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Delayed Gratification</strong>: This explores the struggle to be patient in a world where everything else is instant.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Vulnerability</strong>: Recovery involves moving away from fixing or regulating and moving toward being okay with being afraid.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Gaps</strong>: This involves identifying the subtle things we do that keep us stuck in the anxiety cycle.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Real Fear vs Real Danger</strong>: This episode emphasizes that while the fear you feel is real, you are not in actual danger.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Psychological Flexibility</strong>: You benefit more from learning to be with difficult internal experiences like anxiety and fear rather than trying to control or prevent them.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Gradual Progress</strong>: Recovery is about taking small, practical steps rather than looking for a magic solution.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>BOOK INFORMATION</strong></p><p>Josh’s new book, <em>Same Time Next Week</em>, is available for pre order. If you pre order before May 14th, you can receive an exclusive ebook on intrusive thoughts and a morning anxiety audio guide.</p><p><br></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>