{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c105ce6e0909001188b2c1/67d2def037c61de896b010a3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pt 1: Are You Addicted To Anxiety? | Owen O’Kane","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c105ce6e0909001188b2c1/1741872525093-b17a14ee-4560-4d02-97ef-c9d9bcd9b1d7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Owen O’Kane is a psychotherapist with over 25 years clinical experience and is regarded as one of the UK’s leading and most trusted mental health experts.</p><p><br></p><p>He is a Sunday Times bestselling author, and his book ‘Addicted to Anxiety’ explores whether there is an addictive component to anxiety.</p><p><br></p><p>In part 1, Owen joins Dr Alex George to unpack how we can become attached to the process of anxiety and how even though it can be uncomfortable, anxiety ultimately operates as a protective mechanism…</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, the pair discuss their experiences of anxiety and tips to manage anxious thoughts.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/owenokaneten/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@owenokaneten</a> and get his book <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Addicted-Anxiety-instant-bestseller-control/dp/0241728320/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2828ZJWP5YE8S&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9q4KJHES7-DCmONOcTC24KWpu17HFCAIXfUuiiwgo-X3nvrVS2-lNNFy4rdsep5rPqo4PzMhZ44oqDxZzQrFYmiRGKrvnEDYUWtTVMALGa83aIQ9ybdc8oHneOfv4mPx2tfwmhBjhnQRnk0lXEVRx_OFgsuAoIU0EPMSII9IhykyAFqnUzrg9EaKQLenX-Wn.Og4Wk3nH6EFepEUHWiR3l5Sy816Zs499iCMqj6VzRq8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=addicted+to+anxiety&amp;qid=1741787088&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=addicted+to+anxiety%2Cstripbooks%2C112&amp;sr=1-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">‘Addicted to Anxiety’</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thestompcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thestompcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Get the new, pocket guide version of <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1804193119?crid=T3ISSI6K6G5Y&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UH-Iw5U5HwK3e-6VU87yPw.G3BkTH5UxxsmpSybUhiKtPSYhPKUQbDUwhUDRev10oU&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=9781804193112&amp;nsdOptOutParam=true&amp;qid=1732874423&amp;sprefix=9781804193112,aps,74&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=octopus-author-21&amp;linkId=54ed4e7d1010bd285993d76023aaeb47&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Mind Manual</a> now</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://bemettle.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download Mettle</a>: the mental fitness app for men</p>","author_name":"Dr Alex George"}