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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 6 MIN

Does Exercise Actually Cure Anxiety? Here's What Happened When I Tried It

from Probably Fine: An Anxiety Podcast · host Sam Gocher

In episode 2 of Probably Fine, Sam talks about the physical side of anxiety that nobody really explains properly, the dizziness, the tremors, the heart palpitations, and what was actually causing them.After years of convincing himself his symptoms meant something serious, Sam discovered that adrenaline was behind almost everything he was experiencing. And that one of the most effective ways to deal with it was also the last thing he expected: going for a run.In this episode you'll learn why your body produces adrenaline during anxiety and what it does to you physically, how physical exercise can burn off adrenaline and provide real immediate relief, and why using movement to ease your symptoms can actually help you start to believe they're anxiety rather than something serious.No clinical jargon. No textbook advice. Just an honest conversation from someone who's been there.

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In episode 2 of Probably Fine, Sam talks about the physical side of anxiety that nobody really explains properly, the dizziness, the tremors, the heart palpitations, and what was actually causing them. After years of convincing himself his symptoms meant something serious, Sam discovered that adrenaline was behind almost everything he was experiencing. And that one of the most effective ways to deal with it was also the last thing he expected: going for a run. In this episode you'll learn why...

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