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What podcasts say about anxiety

Every statement, with the speaker, the exact quote and the moment it was said.

What experts have said about anxiety

5 statements · 2 positive · 3 negative

  1. Jimmy CarrNegativeAug 10, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Anxiety consists of uncontrolled thought.

    “anxiety is thought without control”

    Listen at 4:22

    Open the episode · You’re Not Depressed, You’re Living The Wrong Life - Jimmy Carr - #1135
  2. Dr. Stephen PorgesNegativeJul 25, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Anxiety reflects a defensive physiological state.

    “Anxiety is the body being in a defensive state. Simple as that.”

    Listen at 1:04:17

    Open the episode · Polyvagal Theory: Why You Feel So Anxious All The Time - Dr Stephen Porges - #1128
  3. Zachary Israel BraffPositiveJun 6, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Braff’s anxiety has benefited his writing and comedy.

    “Now that has been great for, for, for me in terms of writing and, and comedy”

    Listen at 32:53

    Open the episode · The Brutal Side of Making It In Show Business - Zach Braff - #1107
  4. Anxiety can be beneficial rather than inherently bad.

    “anxiety is a good thing”

    Listen at 9:13

    Open the episode · How to Better Regulate Your Emotions | Dr. Marc Brackett
  5. Viewing anxiety as inherently bad can contribute to emotional dysregulation.

    “if you automatically assume it's bad, then it's going to put you on the path to dysregulation.”

    Listen at 9:26

    Open the episode · How to Better Regulate Your Emotions | Dr. Marc Brackett

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