Your Great Journey

About Your Great Journey

Tips, techniques, and insights to help you master big change.

Publisher

Your Great Journey

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Dec 2016

Latest episode

1 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 198 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A Simple Technique to Relax Your Body and Quiet Anxiety

   Catherine M. Pittman, PhD, shares a simple Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique to calm the nervous system and reduce physical anxiety symptoms.

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   25 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Your Brain Creates Anxiety—and How You Can Rewire It

   Discover the brain pathways behind anxiety—and the potential for change. What’s actually happening in your brain when anxiety takes over? In this excerpt from the new and best-selling audiobook Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to Overcome Anxiety, Panic, and Worry (Second Edition) (https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G452P1CP/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-485207&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_485207_rh_us), you’ll discover how the brain creates fear and worry—and why it’s more capable of change than you might think. Understanding these pathways can help you begin taking back control. What’s in this episode? In this episode, we’re sharing an excerpt from the new audiobook Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to Overcome Anxiety, Panic, and Worry (Second Edition) (https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G452P1CP/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-485207&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_485207_rh_us), by psychologist Dr. Catherine Pittman and Elizabeth Karle, as they delve into the empowering topic of changing thinking patterns. Tune in to discover their tips on cognitive restructuring, which can help to reduce anxiety-inducing thoughts. Catherine M. Pittman, PhD, is an associate professor at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN. A licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in South Bend, IN, she specializes in the treatment of brain injuries and anxiety disorders. She is a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and provides workshops and seminars on the topics of anxiety and stress. You May Also Enjoy these Episodes: Mastery Mindset: Embracing Challenge and Finding Your Purpose (https://yourgreatjourney.com/2024/05/15/matery-mindset-embracing-challenge-and-finding-your-purpose/) Overcome Anxiety with Mindfulness (https://yourgreatjourney.com/2023/11/15/overcome-anxiety-with-mindfulness-2/) Tapping into Inner Wisdom: A Conversation with Robert Rabbin (https://yourgreatjourney.com/2024/05/01/breathing-strategies-from-rewire-your-anxious-brain-2/) Download our FREE eBook: Calm Your Mind: 50 Effective Strategies to Relieve Anxiety & Stress (https://yourgreatjourney.com/calm/). Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to Overcome Anxiety, Panic, and Worry (Second Edition) (https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G452P1CP/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-485207&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_485207_rh_us) You Can Buy or Download this Audiobook Free from: Audible US (https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G452P1CP/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-485207&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_485207_rh_us) A (https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B09VH64HVX/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-301712&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_301712_rh_uk)Audible UK (https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0G44XWR64/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-485207&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_485207_rh_uk) (https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G452P1CP/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-485207&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_485207_rh_us) This episode is brought to you by Wetware Media (http://bit.ly/2lcwAhI). Check out Wetware Media’s catalog of 100+ audiobooks (https://bit.ly/3sR4kp0) — specializing in psychology, spirituality, self-help, personal growth, and guided meditations. Wetware Media audiobooks offer actionable, expert advice to ease anxiety, improve meditation and mindfulness, calm emotions, and help create a life you’ll love. The post Why Your Brain Creates Anxiety—and How You Can Rewire It (https://yourgreatjourney.com/2026/03/25/change-thinking-patterns-to-help-rewire-your-brain-2/) appeared first on Your Great Journey (https://yourgreatjourney.com).

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   21 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Broken Up, Not Broken: Healing After A Breakup

   Healing after a breakup can feel impossible, but it’s the key to reclaiming your life and confidence. In the audiobook Who Am I Without You?: Fifty-Two Ways to Rebuild Self-Esteem After a Breakup (https://adbl.co/4ggIYZM), Dr. Christina Hibbert shows you how to move through the pain, not around it. In this episode, we dive into her powerful Tears method—a practical approach that guides you through grief by embracing your emotions. By allowing yourself to fully experience your pain, you can unlock the strength needed to rebuild and heal from within. Today’s excerpt from the audiobook Who Am I Without You?: Fifty-Two Ways to Rebuild Self-Esteem After a Breakup (https://adbl.co/4ggIYZM) is more than just advice—it’s a roadmap for emotional healing after a breakup. If you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure about how to move forward, Dr. Hibbert’s compassionate guidance offers the clarity and tools you need to rebuild your self-esteem and move through the heartbreak with resilience. Don’t miss this powerful, transformative episode. What’s in this episode? In this episode, we’re featuring an excerpt from the audiobook Who Am I Without You?: Fifty-Two Ways to Rebuild Self-Esteem After a Breakup (https://adbl.co/4ggIYZM) by Dr. Christina Hibbert, where you’ll discover a powerful method for healing after a breakup. Instead of avoiding or numbing your grief, Dr. Hibbert shows you how embracing your emotions and processing them with the right tools can be the key to rebuilding your confidence. You’ll explore the Tears method—a practical framework for grieving, with steps like talking, exercise, and creative expression, to help you move through the pain and start healing. If you’ve been struggling to find a way forward after a breakup, this episode offers a compassionate and actionable approach to reclaiming your strength. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of “ (https://adbl.co/31vhqe1) (https://adbl.co/2ZYwyyJ) (http://adbl.co/2oYzto7) (https://adbl.co/2ZYwyyJ)Who Am I Without You?: Fifty-Two Ways to Rebuild Self-Esteem After a Breakup (https://adbl.co/4ggIYZM)“ is available on Audible, and you can listen to it for free as part of your premium Spotify membership. This podcast is supported by: Wetware Media (http://bit.ly/2lcwAhI). Check out Wetware Media’s catalog of 100+ audiobooks (https://bit.ly/3sR4kp0) — specializing in psychology, spirituality, self-help, personal growth, and guided meditations to help you create a life you’ll love! You May Also Enjoy these Episodes: Healing After a Breakup: Build a Support System (https://yourgreatjourney.com/2021/12/15/healing-after-a-breakup-build-a-support-system/) Self-Worth is More Important than Self-Esteem (https://yourgreatjourney.com/2017/09/27/self-worth-is-more-important-than-self-esteem/) Healing After Heartbreak: Create the Life You Desire (https://yourgreatjourney.com/2022/07/06/healing-after-heartbreak-create-the-life-you-desire/) Download our FREE eBook: Calm Your Mind: 50 Effective Strategies to Relieve Anxiety & Stress (https://yourgreatjourney.com/calm/). You Can Buy or Download this Audiobook Free from: Who Am I Without You?: Fifty-Two Ways to Rebuild Self-Esteem After a Breakup (https://adbl.co/4ggIYZM) Audible US (https://adbl.co/4ggIYZM) Audible UK (https://adbl.co/3biRuuB) (https://adbl.co/4ggIYZM) Note that the information in this episode is of a general nature and is furnished for your knowledge and understanding only. If you have symptoms, including but not limited to any that resemble symptoms described in this episode, you should visit your doctor or health care provider for a full evaluation. The post Broken Up, Not Broken: Healing After A Breakup (https://yourgreatjourney.com/2026/01/21/broken-up-not-broken-healing-after-a-breakup/) appeared first on Your Great Journey (https://yourgreatjourney.com).

Inside a recent episode

A Simple Technique to Relax Your Body and Quiet Anxiety

Published 1 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Let's listen. People don't realize that muscle tension builds up as a result of amygdala-based anxiety. However, after observation, you may find you tend to clench your teeth or tense your stomach muscles for no apparent reason. Certain areas of the body are vulnerable as repositories for muscle tension, including the jaw, forehead, shoulders, back, and neck. Constant muscle tension uses energy, leaving you feeling tight and exhausted at the end of the day. Exercise, progressive muscle relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation is a popular muscle relaxation technique that focuses on one muscle group at a time. […]

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• Dr David Carbonell
• Karyn D Hall
• Dr Amy Johnson
• Christina Hibbert
• Sheri Van Dijk

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YouTube views

52,603

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5.0 / 5

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

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YouTube

76

Engagement

92

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