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Fear Tells Lies: Healing Anxiety & Reclaiming Joy | David "Pep" Anderson (Part 1)
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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with David Anderson—also known as Pep the Poet—to explore the many faces of fear and how it quietly shapes our lives. David shares his personal journey through anxiety, alcoholism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome, revealing how a simple phrase—“fear tells lies”—transformed his outlook and became a guiding principle for his work in schools and communities.
We dive deep into the difference between fear and anxiety, and how our bodies often react to imagined threats as if they’re real. David opens up about childhood labels, the need for external validation, and how messages from the past can create lifelong emotional patterns—especially in men who’ve been taught to suppress their feelings.
From breathwork and grounding techniques to personifying your fear and asking “Is it happening today?”, David shares tangible tools for regulating anxiety and returning to the present moment. We also talk about inner child healing, how to spot the signs of overwhelm, and what it really means to live in the here and now.
David’s story is a moving reminder that healing is possible at any age, and that humour, playfulness, and self-compassion are essential tools on the path to transformation.
If you’ve ever struggled with self-worth, money worries, or just feeling “not enough,” this episode will speak straight to your heart.
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