Author, college success coach and speaker joins me to discuss his book, "You're Not Alone: The only book you'll ever need to overcome anxiety and depression.Website: <a href="https://zachwesterbeck.com/press/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://zachwesterbeck.com/press/</a>We discuss:<ul><li>managing OCD</li><li>unknown use for meditation</li><li>reducing intrusive thoughts</li><li>how to cope with a brain that is "betraying you"</li><li>why you're not "weak, weird or different"</li><li>why exhaustion and being wired is so painful</li><li>why feeling like "there's no way out" is a great place to start</li><li>using (ERP) Exposure Response Prevention for unwanted and obsessive thoughts</li><li>why therapy and meditation does work</li><li>"Brain Health Blueprint"</li><li>how to detach from the outcome</li><li>find out if you're pouring water or gasoline on the fire</li></ul>

Alonzo Bodden:  Addiction to recovery

When the pain feels unbearable and we feel alone in our suffering this podcast will sit with you.  Let's rediscover our purpose, reduce our pain and regain our sense of belonging. Join comedian Leo Flowers M.A. as he shares his own journey through suicidality, interviews guests with lived experiences and discusses with experts on how to escape the flames and create a life worth living.