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   Number 1: Episode 122 - Why Tinnitus is an Anxiety Condition and How to Find Relief

   Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find all my resources at www.habituate.online In this special live Q&A session, tinnitus coach Frieder dives deep into one of the most important — and misunderstood — aspects of tinnitus: its connection to anxiety. If you’ve ever felt like your tinnitus got worse when you were stressed, anxious, or scared, this episode is for you. 💬 In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why tinnitus is often more about your brain’s response than the sound itself • How the anxiety loop keeps your nervous system on high alert • Why reassurance from doctors often backfires • What really helps you shift out of fear and into resilience • How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can reduce the struggle • And how to build long-term emotional strength to support real habituation Frieder also answers live community questions about tinnitus and sleep, medication, coaching, and his 12-week tinnitus habituation program inside MyTinnitus.Club. ⸻ 🧠 Key takeaway: Tinnitus is not a life sentence. It’s a signal your brain has misinterpreted — and with the right support, structure, and mindset, you can rewire that response and reclaim your peace of mind. ⸻ 📌 Mentioned in this episode: • 💡 Free Tinnitus Mini-Course • 🌍 Join the Community & 12-Week Program • 📺 YouTube Channel for Success Stories & Tutorials • 💤 Tinnitus & Sleep Resources ⸻ 🎙️ Hosted by: Frieder Kühne, founder of MyTinnitus.Club — tinnitus coach & ACT practitioner 📍 Recorded live from Berlin

   July 26, 2025·31min
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   Number 2: Episode 121 - Is There a Tinnitus Cure in 2025? The Truth You Need to Hear

   Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, find my resources at www.habituate.online Is there finally a tinnitus cure in 2025? A real solution that stops the ringing for good? Let’s take a deep dive into the current state of tinnitus treatment research — and what actually works to reduce suffering and help you habituate. In this episode, Tinnitus Coach Frieder (deaf in one ear, severe high-pitched tinnitus in the other for 16+ years) explores the most up-to-date scientific developments in tinnitus research as of July 2025 — including: ✅ Objective biomarkers for measuring tinnitus distress ✅ The latest on vagus nerve stimulation, brain-based therapies, and gene repair ✅ Why regrowing hearing cells might help — but doesn’t always fix the loop ✅ The overlooked power of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to rewire your brain’s response to tinnitus 💡 ACT-based behavioral therapy continues to show the strongest evidence for reducing tinnitus distress — and it’s the cornerstone of Frieder’s 12-week coaching program. ⸻ 🧠 Tinnitus doesn’t have to be cured for your life to begin again. Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), you can retrain your brain and nervous system to stop overreacting to the sound. This is true tinnitus habituation — and it’s how Frieder has helped over 500 people move from bothersome to non-bothersome tinnitus. Hope you enjoy and hear you in the next one! Frieder

   July 18, 2025·19min
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   Number 3: Episode 120 - The Real Reason You Can't Stop Thinking About Tinnitus! (And how to find Relief)

   Hi Tinnitus Friends & Family, Are you constantly aware of your tinnitus — checking it, reacting to it, and wondering why it never seems to fade into the background? You’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with tinnitus obsessive thoughts, but the good news is: your brain isn’t broken — it’s just stuck in a loop. In this video, tinnitus coach Frieder Kühne explains why your mind keeps focusing on the sound and how to finally shift that focus using proven tools from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). You’ll learn: ✅ Why your brain gets caught in a tinnitus threat response loop ✅ How attention and anxiety reinforce the sound ✅ Why trying to stop thinking about tinnitus can make it worse ✅ The powerful role of cognitive defusion and acceptance ✅ Mental techniques to reduce tinnitus anxiety and regain control ✅ How tinnitus habituation actually works — and how to start it today ✅ Why this isn’t about silencing the sound, but changing your relationship to ⸻ 🎯 This podcast is perfect if you’ve ever searched: • “Why do I keep thinking about my tinnitus?” • “How to stop noticing tinnitus” • “Tinnitus feels worse in silence” • “Tinnitus won’t go away and I can’t stop focusing on it” • “CBT for tinnitus relief” • “ACT for tinnitus habituation” • “Tinnitus anxiety relief strategies” Enjoy and hear you in the next one! Your Tinnitus Coach Frieder

   July 04, 2025·14min
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   Number 4: Episode 118 - 7 Daily Habits That Make Tinnitus Worse (Avoid These!)

   Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find my resources at www.habituate.online In this Podcast, tinnitus coach Frieder walks you through 7 common habits that keep tinnitus loud, intrusive, and harder to habituate to — and more importantly, what to do instead. You’ll learn: ✅ Why checking your tinnitus first thing in the morning reinforces your brain’s threat response ✅ How constant Googling for a “tinnitus cure” fuels anxiety ✅ Why avoiding silence and overusing sound therapy keeps your nervous system on edge ✅ How poor sleep hygiene, lack of movement, and self-judgment worsen your experience ✅ Why isolating and not asking for support can block your progress ✅ What real tinnitus support and habituation strategies look like using ACT & CBT ✅ How to move from frustration to tinnitus resilience and success ⸻ 🎧 Based on my experience working with over 500 people inside MyTinnitus.Club, and my 12-week tinnitus habituation program, these are the most common blocks to progress — and the easiest to fix once you’re aware of them. Enjoy and hear you soon! Frieder

   June 20, 2025·15min
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   Number 5: Episode 117 - 5 Truths About Tinnitus You’ll Wish You Knew Earlier

   Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find my best resources at www.habituate.online In this episode, I share 5 truths that have transformed the lives of hundreds of people I’ve coached through tinnitus habituation. These insights cut through the BS and show you what really works — without masking, chasing miracle cures, or relying on expensive therapies. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ Why tinnitus is not the problem — your reaction to it is ✅ The truth about masking, over-Googling, and “fighting” the sound ✅ Why spikes and fluctuations are normal and not a sign of failure ✅ That habituation isn’t linear — but it’s absolutely possible ✅ Why everyone’s path looks different, but the process works the same ✅ How ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) helps retrain your brain ✅ Real examples from people who’ve gone from crisis to calm ✅The 12-week system we use at MyTinnitus.Club to help you move from bothersome to non-bothersome tinnitus Found this helpful? Let me know! Enjoy and hear you in the next one!

   June 06, 2025·15min
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