The Anxiety Relief Podcast

It’s been a little while since the last episode of The Anxiety Relief Podcast, and a lot has happened! In this episode, I’m back behind the microphone to share a little of what I’ve been up to, including getting married, before talking about something I see all the time with anxiety: waiting until you feel “ready” before you start living your life. “I’ll do it when my anxiety gets better.” “I’ll go when I feel more confident.” “I’ll try it when I know I won’t panic.” The problem is, that feel...

Have you ever had a big anxiety spike or panic episode, then felt wiped out the next day? That foggy, shaky, low, emotionally flat feeling is something I call the anxiety hangover, and it can make you feel like you’ve gone backwards even when the worst of the anxiety has passed. In this episode, I explain why the anxiety hangover happens, why it can feel so unpleasant, and how to respond in a way that helps your nervous system recover faster without feeding the fear. You’ll learn a simple day...

In this episode of The Anxiety Relief Podcast, I explore how anxiety can begin to feel like part of who you are. When you have lived with anxiety for a long time, it can stop feeling like something you experience and start feeling like your identity. You may begin to think, “This is just who I am” or worry that other people see you as the anxious one too. In this episode, I talk about why that happens, how anxiety can become familiar in the mind and body, and why that does not mean it is perm...

If you wake up with anxiety already there, you’re not alone. That tight chest, the sinking feeling in your stomach, the racing thoughts before the day has even started can make mornings feel like the hardest part. In this episode, I explain why anxiety often feels worse in the morning, what keeps the cycle going, and a simple practical plan you can use straight after waking up. You’ll learn how to stop the morning spiral, how to start your day without feeding the fear, and a few small steps t...

In this episode, I’m sharing Nina’s story. Nina is a previous client who opens up about what life was like before coaching, how anxiety was affecting her day to day life, and the ways it was holding her back. She also shares what changed during our time working together, what helped her make progress, and what life looks like for her now on the other side of that anxiety cycle. If you’re currently feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like anxiety is running the show, I want you to hear this. Storie...

If anxiety shows up and your first thought is “I need this to stop”, you’re not alone. But that fight and urgency can be the exact thing that keeps anxiety loud and persistent. In this short episode, I explain why trying to get rid of anxiety often backfires, how your brain learns from your reactions, and what to do instead so you stop adding fuel to the fire. You’ll learn a simple practical approach you can use in real time, plus one quick breathing tool to take the edge off adrenaline witho...

When anxiety hits, the first 60 seconds can feel like the hardest part. That initial rush of adrenaline, the tight chest, the racing thoughts, and the urge to panic can quickly turn a spike of anxiety into a full spiral. In this episode, I break down a simple response you can use in the moment to stop adding fuel to the fire. You’ll learn what to do in the first minute, what not to do, and how to respond in a calmer way without turning it into a big complicated process. I also share one quick...

If anxiety feels worse at night, you’re not alone. Quiet rooms, body sensations, and the pressure to fall asleep can make your nervous system feel like it’s on high alert. You might feel fine in the day, then get into bed and suddenly feel wired. Or you wake up at 2am or 3am with a rush of adrenaline and your mind instantly goes into fear mode. In this episode, I explain why night time anxiety can feel so intense, what’s really happening when you wake up panicking or restless, and the four co...

If you’ve been making progress with anxiety or panic and then it suddenly hits again, this episode is for you. That wobble can feel like you’re back to square one. But most of the time it isn’t a setback at all. It’s your nervous system testing the old pattern. In this episode, I break down why anxiety can come back after a good spell, the three common mistakes that turn a wobble into a full spiral, and the simple three step response that helps you move through it without feeding the fear. Yo...

If you’ve ever experienced a sudden surge of fear, racing heart, breathlessness, dizziness, or the feeling that something terrible is about to happen, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and what to do when it happens. In this solo episode of The Anxiety Relief Podcast, Ross explains panic attacks and anxiety attacks in a clear, calm, and reassuring way. He breaks down what’s happening in the body during an attack, why the symptoms feel so convincing, and how your res...

If you find yourself constantly checking, googling symptoms, asking for reassurance, or monitoring how you feel, this episode will help you understand why anxiety keeps pulling you back into that loop and what to do instead. In this solo episode of The Anxiety Relief Podcast, Ross explains reassurance seeking in a calm, compassionate way and breaks down why it feels so urgent, why it works short term, and why it quietly keeps anxiety alive long term. You’ll learn: What reassurance seeking rea...

If you feel like you understand anxiety, are doing everything you’re supposed to do, and yet still feel stuck, this episode is for you. In this solo episode of The Anxiety Relief Podcast, Ross explains why anxiety recovery often doesn’t feel like progress, even when real change is happening. He breaks down the common traps that keep people feeling frustrated and self-critical, and reframes what progress actually looks like when you’re healing your nervous system. This episode covers: Why unde...

In this episode of The Anxiety Relief Podcast, Ross is joined by Eevi Niemelä for an honest conversation about what happens when long-term anxiety begins to turn into depression, low mood, and a loss of hope. Eevi shares her personal experience of anxiety, how it gradually wore her down, and the impact it had on her confidence, identity, and daily life. Together, they explore the overlap between anxiety and depression, why so many people feel stuck for so long, and what actually helped Eevi b...

If you understand anxiety, know the symptoms, and yet still find yourself stuck in the same anxious cycles, this episode will help things finally make sense. In this episode of The Anxiety Relief Podcast, Ross explains one of the most misunderstood parts of anxiety recovery: safety behaviours. Safety behaviours are the subtle habits we use to try to feel safe when anxiety shows up. Things like body scanning, reassurance seeking, avoidance, constant checking, and trying to calm ourselves immed...

In this episode, I’m joined by Heidi Johnson, a survivor of the Columbine school shooting, for a compassionate conversation about trauma, anxiety, and the nervous system. This episode is not graphic. Instead, we explore how anxiety can develop after traumatic experiences, why the body can continue to feel unsafe long after the event has passed, and how healing is possible through understanding and compassion. We talk about triggers, survival responses, and what it’s really like living with an...

In this episode of The Anxiety Relief Podcast, Ross breaks down one of the most frightening parts of anxiety — the symptoms. If you experience dizziness, heart racing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea, brain fog, DPDR, muscle tension, or strange body sensations, this episode will help you understand what is really happening in your body. Rather than listing symptoms, Ross explains why anxiety creates physical sensations, how the nervous system and adrenaline are involved, and why ...

In this first episode of The Anxiety Relief Podcast, we start at the beginning by answering one simple but important question what is anxiety, really? If you struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, strange body sensations, or the constant fear that something is wrong with you, this episode is for you. You will learn what anxiety actually is, why your nervous system reacts the way it does, and how symptoms like a racing heart, dizziness, tight chest, shaking, or feeling unreal are all part of th...

This is the trailer for The Anxiety Relief Podcast. A calm, reassuring space for anyone struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, and nervous system symptoms. New episodes released weekly. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Ross Rolph is an anxiety coach who helps people understand anxiety, stop fearing their symptoms, and build a calm, confident life. If you found this episode helpful, please follow the podcast and share it with someone who might need it. You can find free anxiety support and r...