The Anxiety Paradox: Why Fighting Panic Makes It Worse

Beyond with Aleksandra King: Joshua Fletcher – A Psychotherapist’s Guide to Rewiring the Anxious BrainWhat happens when a psychotherapist suffers from panic attacks so severe he can't leave the house?In this fearless video podcast interview, Aleksandra sits down with Joshua Fletcher—better known as "Anxiety Josh"—to dismantle the toxic positivity of the wellness industry. As a leader in modern media, Aleksandra digs into the grit behind the glamour of "self-optimization."From debilitating agoraphobia to becoming a best-selling author and the internet's most trusted voice on mental health, this vodcast cuts through the "breathe it away" noise to deliver hard science and radical honesty.What You'll Learn:Why "fixing" anxiety actually makes it worseThe "Stress Jug" analogy that explains burnoutThe science behind Exposure Therapy (and why it works)How to handle panic attacks on the Tube or in meetingsWhy "Self-Optimization" culture is toxic.For anyone who has ever felt their heart race and thought "I'm dying," or felt shame for not being "chill"—Josh proves you aren't broken. This isn’t just advice. It’s a talk show podcast about rewiring your brain when your body is screaming at you to run.Takeaways: Which moment hit home for you? Comment ‘Jug’ if your stress jug is full—or ‘Rewire’ if you’re ready to stop fighting yourself.Full episode → Joshua Fletcher | Anxiety Josh