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The Anxiety Guy Podcast

The Anxiety Guy Podcast

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Self help author, passionate blogger and speaker Dennis Simsek takes you through life as a former professional tennis player who struggled with an anxiety disorder for over 6 years. Within those 6 years a dream was reached, a child was born, and suicide was being contemplated. The anxiety guy podcast deals with the many different mental health challenges people face in today's world, and shows you how to thrive above them. For more powerful anxiety guy resources head over to theanxietyguy.com.The Anxiety Guy © 2024 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Why Letting Go Feels Wrong (But Heals Everything)
    Apr 13 2026

    Take the guesswork out of your anxiety recovery today at anxietyguyprograms.com.

    In this Anxiety Guy Podcast episode, Dennis Simsek explores a truth that can feel deeply uncomfortable at first… but ultimately sets you free:

    letting go.

    If you've ever tried to release control, stop monitoring your symptoms, or "just allow" your anxiety only to feel like you're doing something wrong, this episode will speak directly to you.

    Because the truth is, letting go often feels wrong to a nervous system that has been conditioned to survive through control, urgency, and constant effort.

    Many people dealing with health anxiety, panic attacks, chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, dizziness, chest sensations, fatigue, derealization, adrenaline surges, and symptom fear believe they must stay alert, fix every feeling, and prepare for the worst just to feel safe.

    But this constant inner effort can actually keep the body stuck in protection mode.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • why letting go feels so uncomfortable (and even unsafe at first)
    • how control and over-efforting quietly reinforce anxiety
    • why your nervous system interprets surrender as a new and unfamiliar signal
    • how allowing sensations without resistance begins to break the cycle
    • why healing doesn't come from forcing calm, but from removing pressure
    • what it truly means to take the leap of faith in your recovery
    • why the moment you stop fighting may be the moment everything begins to change

    If you've been searching for answers around anxiety recovery, health anxiety, panic symptoms, nervous system healing, emotional exhaustion, symptom fear, and learning how to trust your body again, this episode is for you.

    Learn more about the Health Anxiety University Community here:
    https://www.skool.com/health-anxiety-university/about

    Listen and connect with Dennis Simsek, The Anxiety Guy:

    Instagram: @theanxietyguy

    Disclaimer:
    This Anxiety Guy Podcast episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health concerns.

    Credits:
    Host: Dennis Simsek, The Anxiety Guy

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    17 mins
  • The Healing Power of Doing Nothing for Anxiety
    Apr 6 2026

    Use code Refresh30 for 30% off any Anxiety Guy program at anxietyguyprograms.com. It's the last day of the Easter Sale, and if your nervous system has been asking for deeper guidance, this is a beautiful time to begin.

    In this Anxiety Guy Podcast episode, Dennis Simsek dives into one of the most misunderstood but powerful parts of healing anxiety: doing nothing.

    If you've been stuck in the habit of fixing, monitoring, reacting, overthinking, and constantly trying to get rid of every sensation, this episode will show you why doing less can actually become one of the greatest safety signals for your nervous system.

    Many people dealing with health anxiety, panic attacks, chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, dizziness, chest sensations, fatigue, derealization, adrenaline surges, and symptom fear believe they must always do something to feel better. But often, the constant effort, urgency, and inner resistance keep the body in protection mode.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • why doing nothing can help recalibrate the nervous system
    • why over efforting keeps anxiety alive
    • how stillness becomes a safety signal for the body
    • why healing does not always happen through more techniques
    • how the fear of discomfort fuels symptom cycles
    • what it means to stop fighting and start allowing
    • why true recovery often begins when the body no longer feels pressured

    If you've been searching for answers around anxiety recovery, health anxiety, panic symptoms, nervous system healing, emotional exhaustion, symptom fear, and the deeper power of slowing down, this episode is for you.

    Learn more about the Health Anxiety University Community here:
    https://www.skool.com/health-anxiety-university/about

    Listen and connect with Dennis Simsek, The Anxiety Guy:

    Instagram: @theanxietyguy

    Disclaimer:
    This Anxiety Guy Podcast episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health concerns.

    Credits:
    Host: Dennis Simsek, The Anxiety Guy

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    12 mins
  • The Real Reason Your Anxiety Symptoms Keep Coming Back
    Mar 30 2026

    Want a step-by-step path out of anxiety, health anxiety, panic attacks, and symptom fear?
    Explore Dennis Simsek's science backed anxiety recovery programs here:
    https://anxietyguyprograms.com

    If you're tired of anxiety symptoms coming back just when you thought you were making progress, this episode will help you understand why. In this Anxiety Guy Podcast episode, Dennis Simsek explains the real reason anxiety symptoms keep returning and what your mind and body are truly asking from you during the healing process.

    Many people struggling with health anxiety, panic disorder, chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, dizziness, chest sensations, derealization, fatigue, adrenaline surges, and symptom monitoring believe recurring symptoms mean something is wrong. But very often, recurring anxiety symptoms are linked to fear patterns, hypervigilance, body checking, emotional resistance, sensitization, and the pressure to make sensations go away quickly.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • why anxiety symptoms keep coming back
    • why healing can feel inconsistent even when progress is happening
    • how health anxiety keeps the body on alert
    • how nervous system sensitization affects symptom intensity
    • why fear of symptoms can prolong the anxiety cycle
    • what real anxiety recovery begins to look like

    If you've been searching for answers around anxiety symptoms, health anxiety recovery, panic attack symptoms, chronic stress, symptom fear, and nervous system healing, this episode is for you.

    Learn more about the Health Anxiety University Community Here: https://www.skool.com/health-anxiety-university/about

    Listen and connect with Dennis Simsek, The Anxiety Guy:

    Instagram: @theanxietyguy
    Programs: https://anxietyguyprograms.com

    Disclaimer:
    This Anxiety Guy Podcast episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health concerns.

    Credits:
    Host: Dennis Simsek, The Anxiety Guy

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    14 mins
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Great self help for any anxiety sufferer. Easy to understand and implement. Highly recommend the anxiety guy

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I love all of Dennis’ books and pod casts. I listen to them all the time, whether it be cleaning the house or driving to work. His amazing work has helped me SO much to understand my own feelings and to understand my anxiety symptoms and to not see them as a threat. Highly highly recommend 🤩

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Excellent, helpful and completely worthwhile. I would highly recommend the podcast, the books and the programmes.

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