43 episodes

CHAANGE has helped over 200,000 people escape anxiety in ONLY 16 WEEKS! Join Erica Roth and her former therapist and anxiety expert, Dr. Charles Barr (licensed clinical psychologist) as they walk alongside you on your anxiety journey. They've both suffered terrible panic and anxiety and were set free with CHAANGE. Now they want to help you do the same! Because, you're NOT broken. You're NOT alone. You're on your way to living a life FREE of anxiety!

Life Free of Anxiety Erica Roth & Dr. Charles Barr of CHAANGE

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 51 Ratings

CHAANGE has helped over 200,000 people escape anxiety in ONLY 16 WEEKS! Join Erica Roth and her former therapist and anxiety expert, Dr. Charles Barr (licensed clinical psychologist) as they walk alongside you on your anxiety journey. They've both suffered terrible panic and anxiety and were set free with CHAANGE. Now they want to help you do the same! Because, you're NOT broken. You're NOT alone. You're on your way to living a life FREE of anxiety!

    When Anxiety, Depression, OCD and PTSD Join Forces

    When Anxiety, Depression, OCD and PTSD Join Forces

    Understanding Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD and Their Treatments

    In this episode, hosted by Erica and licensed clinical therapist Dr. Charles Barr, we bring you insights into anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression. 

    We  delve into the complexities of panic disorder, highlighting its potential overlap with OCD in terms of obsessive thinking and behaviors. The discussion also covers strategies for dealing with these disorders, the connection between anxiety and depression, and the importance of recognizing the primary issue among symptoms. 

    Furthermore, the episode explores the relevance of cognitive behavioral therapies across various anxiety-related disorders, targeting symptom management and recovery. We hope this helps you on your journey to a life free of anxiety!

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 
    01:38 Understanding Anxiety and Panic Disorders
    05:40 Exploring Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    10:51 The Connection Between Anxiety and Depression
    15:53 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Anxiety
    To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!
    Don't forget to check out CHAANGE in 16, our 16 week at-home anxiety reversal program backed by our 100% money back Get Better Guarantee!
    (limited spots available, signups end soon!)

    Enjoying the Life Free of Anxiety Podcast? Can you take 3 seconds to leave a rating (or better yet, a short review!) on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you found us? It REALLY helps new people find the show.

    Simply click this link and scroll down and hit 5 stars--it's really that easy!
    Have a question? Want to share how your anxiety journey is going? Need some encouragement or support? Come say hello at:

    https://www.facebook.com/lifefreeofanxiety
    and
    https://www.instagram.com/lifefreeofanxiety

    And don't forget, you can find all episodes at podcast.lifefreeofanxiety.com

    • 27 min
    Making Sense of Anxiety

    Making Sense of Anxiety

    Making Sense of Anxiety
    This episode was originally recorded in the studio. To watch the video series, head to
    https://chaange.lifefreeofanxiety.com/makingsense-fb
     
    In today's episode of the 'Life Free of Anxiety Podcast', host Erica and co-host Dr. Charles Barr, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety treatment, explore the topic of anxiety. 

    They delve into whether anxiety is mental illness, the type of people who develop anxiety, and the reason for its development. They emphasize that anxiety is not a mental illness but rather a complex of symptoms triggered by fear and stress. 

    The discussion also covers the symptoms of anxiety, misconceptions about it, and the types of personalities prone to this condition. They introduce the listeners to the CHAANGE Anxiety Treatment Program, a 16 week structured course that aims to replace unhealthy fear responses with positive ones. 

    And, most importantly, Dr Barr assures the listeners that anxiety sufferers CAN resume activities they previously avoided and overcome their fears.

    01:12 What Is Anxiety?
    05:13 Why Does One Develop Anxiety?
    09:22 What Happens During a Panic Attack?
    14:36 The Type of Person Who Gets Anxiety
    18:56 How Do You Cure Anxiety?
    To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!
    Don't forget to check out CHAANGE in 16, our 16 week at-home anxiety reversal program backed by our 100% money back Get Better Guarantee!
    (limited spots available, signups end soon!)

    Enjoying the Life Free of Anxiety Podcast? Can you take 3 seconds to leave a rating (or better yet, a short review!) on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you found us? It REALLY helps new people find the show.

    Simply click this link and scroll down and hit 5 stars--it's really that easy!
    Have a question? Want to share how your anxiety journey is going? Need some encouragement or support? Come say hello at:

    https://www.facebook.com/lifefreeofanxiety
    and
    https://www.instagram.com/lifefreeofanxiety

    And don't forget, you can find all episodes at podcast.lifefreeofanxiety.com

    • 30 min
    Three New Year's Resolutions to Help Beat Anxiety in 2024!

    Three New Year's Resolutions to Help Beat Anxiety in 2024!

    Introducing the CHAANGE in 16 program with a GET BETTER GUARANTEE!

    *** To Find Out More about CHAANGE in 16, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com/getbetter ***
    Starting the New Year Right: Managing Anxiety and Creating Healthy Habits

    In this episode, co-hosts Erica and Dr. Charles Barr, a licensed clinical psychologist specialized in anxiety, talk about new year resolutions aimed at helping people manage their anxiety better. They highlight three key things - improving sleep habits, reducing caffeine intake, and practicing abdominal breathing. They also discuss the CHAANGE  16 online program that helps clients overcome their anxieties within 16 weeks... with a money-back guarantee! 

    Erica shares her personal experiences using the methods taught in the program to handle stressful situations. Both hosts encourage listeners to try out these techniques and note the importance of writing down goals.

    00:00 Happy New Year!
    00:47 Intro
    04:59 Three New Year's Resolutions To Help Anxiety
    07:33 Resolution #1 - Sleep
    15:04 Resolution #2 - Caffeine
    21:58 BONUS: How to Make CHAANGE in 16 Pay For Itself!
    22:24 Resolution #3 - Breathing
    30:48 Lessons from Home Alone
    To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!
    Don't forget to check out CHAANGE in 16, our 16 week at-home anxiety reversal program backed by our 100% money back Get Better Guarantee!
    (limited spots available, signups end soon!)

    Enjoying the Life Free of Anxiety Podcast? Can you take 3 seconds to leave a rating (or better yet, a short review!) on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you found us? It REALLY helps new people find the show.

    Simply click this link and scroll down and hit 5 stars--it's really that easy!
    Have a question? Want to share how your anxiety journey is going? Need some encouragement or support? Come say hello at:

    https://www.facebook.com/lifefreeofanxiety
    and
    https://www.instagram.com/lifefreeofanxiety

    And don't forget, you can find all episodes at podcast.lifefreeofanxiety.com

    • 38 min
    How Carson Daly Refused to Let Anxiety Win!

    How Carson Daly Refused to Let Anxiety Win!

    Welcome to the Life Free of Anxiety podcast, guided by hosts named Erica Roth and Dr. Charles Barr, who is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety. 

    The conversation revolves around the first panic attack experience of most people suffering from anxiety and discusses the renowned Television host, Carson Daly’s public admittance of his struggle with anxiety. Daly recounts about his panic attack in an extensive length during a 'TRL' recording. 

    The hosts correlate Daly's experiences with typical signs of panic attacks such as unexpected adrenaline rush and emphasize that panic attacks can affect everyone, regardless of their social status or profession. The episode concludes with information about their upcoming 16-week coaching group, starting on January 7th, 2024, which aims to support people dealing with anxiety.

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    01:37 Understanding Anxiety and Panic Attacks
    06:10 Carson Daly's Experience with Anxiety
    10:29 The Role of Cognitive Therapy in Managing Anxiety
    27:42 Conclusion and Invitation to the Support Coaching Group
    To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!
    Don't forget to check out CHAANGE in 16, our 16 week at-home anxiety reversal program backed by our 100% money back Get Better Guarantee!
    (limited spots available, signups end soon!)

    Enjoying the Life Free of Anxiety Podcast? Can you take 3 seconds to leave a rating (or better yet, a short review!) on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you found us? It REALLY helps new people find the show.

    Simply click this link and scroll down and hit 5 stars--it's really that easy!
    Have a question? Want to share how your anxiety journey is going? Need some encouragement or support? Come say hello at:

    https://www.facebook.com/lifefreeofanxiety
    and
    https://www.instagram.com/lifefreeofanxiety

    And don't forget, you can find all episodes at podcast.lifefreeofanxiety.com

    • 31 min
    How to Beat Anxiety in Just 16 WEEKS! (The CHAANGE Get Better Guarantee)

    How to Beat Anxiety in Just 16 WEEKS! (The CHAANGE Get Better Guarantee)

    Introducing the CHAANGE in 16 program with a GET BETTER GUARANTEE!

    *** To Find Out More about CHAANGE in 16, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com/getbetter ***

    In this episode, hosts Erica and Dr. Charles Barr introduce their new program, CHAANGE in 16. Drawing upon their personal experiences with anxiety, they passionately explain the specifics and benefits of the program, emphasizing its effectiveness and successful track record over 40 years. The program combines relaxation techniques and cognitive therapy and is designed to be completed at home over a 16-week period. In addition to the structured program, participants will have weekly access to live calls with the hosts and an online community for further support. The hosts are so confident in the program's efficacy, they are offering a money-back guarantee for those who don't improve after following the program for 16 weeks.

    00:00 Introduction
    00:22 The Excitement and Skepticism Surrounding  CHAANGE
    01:16 The Guarantee and Benefits of CHAANGE
    03:10 The Effectiveness and Success Stories of CHAANGE
    05:38 The Cost of Traditional Anxiety Treatment
    15:47 How CHAANGE works and the Get Better Guarantee
    28:20 An Invitation to Join CHAANGE in 16
    To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!
    Don't forget to check out CHAANGE in 16, our 16 week at-home anxiety reversal program backed by our 100% money back Get Better Guarantee!
    (limited spots available, signups end soon!)

    Enjoying the Life Free of Anxiety Podcast? Can you take 3 seconds to leave a rating (or better yet, a short review!) on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you found us? It REALLY helps new people find the show.

    Simply click this link and scroll down and hit 5 stars--it's really that easy!
    Have a question? Want to share how your anxiety journey is going? Need some encouragement or support? Come say hello at:

    https://www.facebook.com/lifefreeofanxiety
    and
    https://www.instagram.com/lifefreeofanxiety

    And don't forget, you can find all episodes at podcast.lifefreeofanxiety.com

    • 31 min
    Tips for Anxiety Free Holiday Travel

    Tips for Anxiety Free Holiday Travel

    Overcoming Anxiety During Holiday Travels

    In this episode of the Life Free of Anxiety Podcast, hosts Erica and Dr. Charles Barr discuss the impact of holiday stress and adjusting to different circumstances during festivities due to the pandemic. They emphasize the importance of managing expectations and dealing with the fear of breaking traditions. The discussion then pivots towards overcoming anxieties related to holiday travel, focusing on bringing comfort and relaxation throughout the process. Strategies suggested include visualization techniques, the use of medication if necessary, and reshaping negative thoughts into positive ones. They also discuss the benefits of the CHAANGE Anxiety Treatment Program in overcoming these stresses and anxieties.

    0:00    Tips for Anxiety Free Holiday Travel
    02:07 The CHAANGE Program and Managing Expectations
    03:05 Holiday Travel Anxiety: Tips and Techniques
    05:01 Dealing with Claustrophobia and Trapped Feelings
    08:06 Medication and Alcohol: Pros and Cons
    16:01 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
    To take our 3-minute FREE Anxiety Assessment and get your personalized anxiety profile, head to lifefreeofanxiety.com and look for the Discover Your Anxiety Profile button at the top!
    Don't forget to check out CHAANGE in 16, our 16 week at-home anxiety reversal program backed by our 100% money back Get Better Guarantee!
    (limited spots available, signups end soon!)

    Enjoying the Life Free of Anxiety Podcast? Can you take 3 seconds to leave a rating (or better yet, a short review!) on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you found us? It REALLY helps new people find the show.

    Simply click this link and scroll down and hit 5 stars--it's really that easy!
    Have a question? Want to share how your anxiety journey is going? Need some encouragement or support? Come say hello at:

    https://www.facebook.com/lifefreeofanxiety
    and
    https://www.instagram.com/lifefreeofanxiety

    And don't forget, you can find all episodes at podcast.lifefreeofanxiety.com

    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
51 Ratings

51 Ratings

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