Bye Bye Panic

The Workout-Anxiety Loop That Feels Good but Isn’t Enough


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There’s a strange comfort in the sweat.

Not because it solves anything, but because it seems to quiet something down. At least for a while.

The post-workout calm – loose muscles, slower thoughts – can feel like relief. And maybe it is. But when the anxiety keeps creeping back in, just as loud as before, it starts to feel like you’re chasing something that never really stays.

This episode explores why exercise feels so effective in the moment – and why leaning on it too much can quietly turn into a trap. A loop that looks like control, but might be reinforcing the very thing you're trying to escape.

We’ll look at how your system handles stress, what actually burns off adrenaline, and why the path to long-term ease might be different than you think.

Understanding this won’t just give you clarity. It might give you some breathing room. Let’s dive in.

(This is an AI-generated episode inspired by my YouTube videos. I personally moderate these to share insights more efficiently, keeping the content informative yet completely free.)

Key Takeaways:

  • Introduction (00:00) 
  • Exercise gives short-term anxiety relief (00:41)
  • Adrenaline stays unburned without action (02:07)
  • Why fitness doesn't prevent anxiety (08:46)
  • Sensitized nervous system analogy (10:15)
  • Acceptance vs. resistance explained (11:43)
  • Desensitization reduces adrenaline production (12:49)
  • Recovery requires a new relationship with symptoms (14:10)

Additional Resources:

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➡️ FREE E-BOOK  

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