Owen O’Kane on How to Stop Letting Anxiety Control Your Life
Is anxiety something we should fight or something we should listen to? In this episode, we welcome Owen O’Kane, a psychotherapist and bestselling author, who shares a powerful perspective and on anxiety and anxiety relief. Anxiety isn’t just a state of mind, it’s a pattern we can unknowingly get hooked on. But the good news? We’re not powerless against it. What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔️ Why anxiety often feels like an addiction ✔️ How understanding its root causes can set us free ✔️ Why self-compassion is the key to healing Owen also shares his own experience growing up during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, offering deep insight into how our environment shapes our mental health and how we can heal. You may have seen Owen on TED Talks, where he shares his expert insights on mental health, or read his bestselling books, including Become Your Own Therapist and his latest release, Addicted to Anxiety. This conversation is packed with wisdom, personal stories, and practical tools to help you shift your relationship with anxiety. Whether you struggle with it daily or want to support someone who does, this episode is not to be missed. Listen now and let us know what you think! 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Defining Anxiety vs. Stress 06:45 - The Addictive Nature of Anxiety 12:10 - The Psychological and Physiological Impact 17:30 - Recognising Anxiety Patterns 22:15 - Rewiring Your Relationship with Anxiety 27:50 - Personal Stories & Therapeutic Insights 33:00 - The Role of Inner Child Work in Healing Anxiety 37:40 - Breaking Free from the Anxiety Cycle 42:00 - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways Find Owen: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4hwvutc Pr-Order Owen’s book, Addicted to Anxiety - https://bit.ly/4gwmjYs Discover more from Hurt to Healing and Pandora Morris: Instagram - https://bit.ly/40W76Ke YouTube - @hurttohealingpod TikTok - https://bit.ly/3CY157U Spotify - https://bit.ly/418gfAY Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/4jVmNtQ #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthrecovery #anxietyrelief #anxietytips #hurttohealing
