Worfolk Anxiety Podcast

By Chris Worfolk

Science & Medicine Health Self-Help Medicine

What's Worfolk Anxiety Podcast about?

The Worfolk Anxiety Podcast is designed to help you to control anxiety, live better and achieve more. Hosted by Chris Worfolk, each episode is designed to give you one skill, piece of knowledge of actionable step on handling anxiety.

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Worfolk Anxiety Podcast episodes:

04.03.2020
COVID-19: Positive points
Pandemics are bad, as a rule. But there are silver linings, too. In this episode, I will look at some of the positive things that are coming out of coronavirus so that we can fight that negative bias that anxiety...
04.02.2020
COVID-19: Breaking the worry cycle
If you spend too much time worrying about coronavirus, this is the episode for you. I will discuss the one question you can ask yourself to help you break out of spending hours trawling through COVID-19 news reports.
04.01.2020
COVID-19: Why are people panic buying?
In many parts of the world, supermarkets have struggled to keep up with demand. Toilet paper is a rare commodity during coronavirus. But is this a sign of people being selfish and showing the worst in humanity? I don't think...
03.31.2020
COVID-19: Mindset
Many people with anxiety are angry at themselves for worrying. We have all of these COVID-19 worries, and then we beat ourselves up for spending so much time obsessing over it. In this episode, I will discuss the idea of the...
03.30.2020
COVID-19: How to stay safe
Taking a quick break from the psychology of COVID-19, we will look at how to stay safe during coronavirus. This episode is designed for anyone who wants to know the common safety techniques without having to trawl through the mainstream...
03.29.2020
COVID-19: Common worries
A lot of the anxiety around COVID-19 comes from predictable worries. Will I get ill? How will I cope if my family gets sick? What is happening about my job? Will the healthcare system be able to cope? In this episode,...
03.28.2020
COVID-19: Normalising pandemics
COVID-19 is the most wide-spread and worrying pandemic we have seen in a while. But it is far from the only epidemic to spring up this century. In this episode, I want to normalise the idea of pandemics. Yes, they are...
03.27.2020
COVID-19: How to read the news less
Constantly reading the news on COVID-19 can trigger a lot of anxiety. But just telling someone "read the news less" is like saying to someone "just don't worry about it." That's not how anxiety works. In this episode, we will break...
03.26.2020
COVID-19: Why is it so scary?
It is a challenging time for anyone with health anxiety. Coronavirus/COVID-19 is running rampant across the world. How do we manage our anxiety and mental health throughout this period? In this episode, I will look at why COVID-19 is causing so...
06.27.2017
Fear of public transport
Many people struggle with using public transport. It might be getting the bus, train or underground: whatever it is, it is common to worry about panic attacks, being trapped and having to interact with strangers. In this episode, Chris discusses...
06.13.2017
What is metacognitive therapy?
Metacognitive therapy (MCT) is a relatively new form of therapy that looks at thinking about thinking. It's super useful. But what exactly does it all mean? In this episode, Chris explains the basics of MCT and how it can be...
05.30.2017
How to stop a panic attack
What do you do in the moment when you are having a panic attack? It's hard to do anything when you feel like you are going to die. In this episode, Chris shares five practical ideas that you can use...
05.09.2017
Increase your motivation with temptation bundling
Today was supposed to be a "go out and exercise" day. But it's cold. And raining. And this bed is warm. And I don't want to go out and exercise. Ever had this conversation with yourself? If you are anything...
04.25.2017
How to distract yourself from anxiety
When you just need to get through something, distraction can be a powerful tool for taking your thoughts away from your anxiety. However, it is only effective when used correctly. In this episode, we will discuss the differences between effective...
04.11.2017
How to conquer your fear of flying
If you find flying an awful experience, you are not alone. For many people, it is the bane of their summer holiday. In this episode, we will look at strategies to reduce the anxiety surrounding flying. These include cognitive interventions,...
03.28.2017
How to use small steps to reduce your anxiety
Our new book "Do More, Worry Less" teaches you how to use small changes to your lifestyle to reduce anxiety. In this episode, we look at why you would use lifestyle to reduce anxiety, what aspects of your life have...
03.14.2017
The difference between being busy and being productive
As anxiety sufferers, it is easy to be busy without being productive. In fact, many of us find ourselves so busy that we are unable to be productive. This is not a coincidence. When we find ourselves with anxiety-provoking high...
02.28.2017
What to do when CBT doesn't work
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments we have for anxiety. However, it does not work for everyone. If you find yourself in this situation, what do you do then? In this episode, we will explore...
01.02.2017
Introducing our manifesto
One of the key components of a relationship with a therapist is the relationship that you build with them. This is built from mutual understanding and trust. It is this relationship that allows the whole system to function, and to...
12.20.2016
What comes first: thoughts or feelings?
When we think about thoughts and feelings, what comes first? The intuitive way round is that our thoughts come first, and these power our feelings. But is this view correct? And if not, what implications does this have for managing...
12.12.2016
How to eat less chocolate while enjoying it more
What if I told you that you could reduce the amount of chocolate you eat, while actually increasing the pleasure you get from it? It is totally possible and in this episode, I will give you two techniques for doing...
11.29.2016
Why CBT doesn't work - and what to do about it
Did you know what the most important part of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) happens outside of the therapy sessions? Many people do not get on with CBT simply because this is not properly explained to them. In this lesson we...
11.22.2016
How to motivate yourself to go out and exercise
Ever wake up and think to yourself "uugh, I REALLY do not want to go outside today"? In this episode, I will teach you how to use CBT-style techniques to overcome these feelings.
11.13.2016
Seven specific ways to beat the winter blues
If you are in the northern hemisphere, November is a time of year when the weather gets colder and the nights get longer. How to do we keep our mood up? Here are seven highly-actionable ideas.

What's Worfolk Anxiety Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Worfolk Anxiety Podcast episodes:

COVID-19: Positive points

COVID-19: Breaking the worry cycle

COVID-19: Why are people panic buying?

COVID-19: Mindset

COVID-19: How to stay safe

COVID-19: Common worries

COVID-19: Normalising pandemics

COVID-19: How to read the news less

COVID-19: Why is it so scary?

Fear of public transport

What is metacognitive therapy?

How to stop a panic attack

Increase your motivation with temptation bundling

How to distract yourself from anxiety

How to conquer your fear of flying

How to use small steps to reduce your anxiety

The difference between being busy and being productive

What to do when CBT doesn't work

Introducing our manifesto

What comes first: thoughts or feelings?

How to eat less chocolate while enjoying it more

Why CBT doesn't work - and what to do about it

How to motivate yourself to go out and exercise

Seven specific ways to beat the winter blues