{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68dfa8d2965488b63ac12da1/68dfa8df965488b63ac131ad?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Life of YOU: Why Upsetting People Can Be a Good Thing","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to The Life of YOU!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments.</p><p><br></p><p>This week, I’m joined once again by <strong>Owen O’Kane</strong>—psychotherapist, bestselling author, and anxiety expert. His book <em>Addicted to Anxiety</em> reveals why so many of us get stuck in worry loops—and more importantly, how to break free.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, we answer your questions about overthinking, people-pleasing, and how to stop anxiety from taking over your life.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Today:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>💬 <strong>Lucy</strong> constantly worries she’s upset people, even when she hasn’t—how can she break this exhausting habit?</p><p><br></p><p>💭 <strong>Judi</strong> struggles to switch off, even when she’s relaxing—how can she stop her brain from ruining moments she’s meant to enjoy?</p><p><br></p><p>🤯 <strong>Aaron</strong> asks why anxious thoughts feel more real than rational ones—why do they always seem so convincing?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU</strong></p><p><br></p><p>🗣️ Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on <strong>07796657512</strong>—just start your message with <strong>LOB</strong></p><p><br></p><p>💬 Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Prefer email? Drop us a line at <strong>lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ <strong>Presenter</strong>: Bryony Gordon</p><p>🎙️ <strong>Guest</strong>: Owen O’Kane</p><p>🎧 <strong>Content Producer</strong>: Jonathan O’Sullivan</p><p>🎥 <strong>Audio &amp; Video Editor</strong>: Luke Shelley</p><p>📢 <strong>Executive Producer</strong>: Mike Wooller</p><p><br></p><p><em>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</em></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Daily Mail"}