ANXIETY | Can you befriend anxiety? Joe Wicks faces his worst fear, with Owen O’Kane

Why is anxiety on the rise and is there a better way to manage it… or even befriend it? To find out, Joe Wicks puts himself to the test – by experiencing one of his greatest fears.  Joined by renowned psychotherapist Owen O’Kane, Joe explores why anxiety isn’t necessarily the enemy, what makes our internal threat indicators kick in and why our ‘soothing’ mechanisms are so often broken. He explores different ways to feel calm and confident, meets international rugby legend Ruby Tui and breathwork expert Liza Al Sady… and gets locked in a Joe-sized box to put the lessons he’s learned to work. All to answer the question: when it comes to anxiety, what is health and what is hype?  SAFETY DISCLAIMER: Safety precautions were strictly monitored throughout the making of this episode. The information on this podcast is for general educational purposes only and isn’t intended as medical advice. If you’re concerned about your own health, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional. Find every episode (and more information) at: https://bupa.com/healthorhype Follow Joe at: https://www.instagram.com/thebodycoach  Follow Bupa at: https://www.instagram.com/bupa/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bupa  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bupa/home/