Topic: Anxiety

Anxiety comes up in 19 chapters across 18 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to October 2026.

February 2012 October 2026

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Dr. Zach Bush | Unseen Factors Of True Health, System Failure, & Radical Embodiment
• 56:16 - 1:02:33

Dr. Zach Bush | Unseen Factors Of True Health, System Failure, & Radical Embodiment

Origin Event, Global Prayer and Heart Coherence

The Origin event on October 17th is detailed as a global music festival and prayer ceremony designed to combat "eco-anxiety" in younger generations. Dr. Zach Bush explains the science of heart coherence, citing how simultaneous global focus can lower crime rates and shift collective behavior. Participants are encouraged to join via a streaming experience or local sacred spaces to reset the human narrative from "cancer on the planet" to "keystone species."

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Dr. Kelly Brogan | Full Spectrum Health, Conspiracy Parenting, & Your Metaphysical Narrative
• 1:03:25 - 1:09:14

Dr. Kelly Brogan | Full Spectrum Health, Conspiracy Parenting, & Your Metaphysical Narrative

Greg Carlwood Reflects on Birth Trauma and Inner Work

Following the interview, Greg Carlwood reflects on the emotional difficulty of discussing his children's births and the irony of his kids ending up in "EMF artificial light voids" despite his strict prenatal precautions. He considers whether his focus on external toxins has been a diversion from necessary inner work. Carlwood concludes that maintaining a non-combative, empowering relationship with his children is more vital for their success than achieving a perfectly toxin-free environment.

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Dr. Justin Feinstein & Mandy Rowe | Floatation Therapy: The Research, History, & Broad-spectrum Benefits Of Time In The Tank
• 12:48 - 19:07

Dr. Justin Feinstein & Mandy Rowe | Floatation Therapy: The Research, History, & Broad-spectrum Benefits Of Time In The Tank

Physiological Benefits and Safety of Repeated Float Sessions

Dr. Justin Feinstein details findings from NIH-funded clinical trials regarding the safety and efficacy of floating for patients with severe mental health issues. Results indicate a significant reduction in muscle tension and a 14-point drop on the Spielberger state anxiety inventory after a single session. The Float Research Collective was established to advocate for insurance coverage of this therapy to make it accessible to vulnerable populations.

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Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools
• 1:05:45 - 1:07:28

Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools

Listener Interactions, Safety Concerns and Future Meetups

The host discusses the mixed nature of public interactions, noting that while most listeners are supportive, a small minority of "creepy" encounters has previously discouraged him from hosting meetups. He expresses hope that the San Diego event will be attended by guests like Alex Zakaris and Sophia Smallstorm. The goal is to eventually establish a calendar system for listeners to organize their own local meetups across the country.

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Michael Sandler | Automatic Writing, Channeling Guides, & The Magical Universe
• 29:05 - 31:24

Michael Sandler | Automatic Writing, Channeling Guides, & The Magical Universe

Expectations and the Energetic Attunement Process

Michael Sandler breaks down the typical results for beginners, noting that while only a small percentage get profound prose immediately, most feel an immediate "lightness." He describes automatic writing as an attunement that lifts the "heavy dark cloak" of stress and anxiety. The practice serves to raise the practitioner's energy to meet the reaching energy of guides or angels.

Dr. Raymond Moody | Near Death Experience, Nonsense Logic, & Storming The Afterlife
• 49:31 - 52:50

Dr. Raymond Moody | Near Death Experience, Nonsense Logic, & Storming The Afterlife

Variance in Near-Death Experience Traits

Dr. Moody explains why not every person experiences all fifteen common traits of an NDE, suggesting the depth of the experience often correlates with how close the person came to permanent death. He notes that those with longer cardiac arrests typically report more elaborate journeys through the tunnel and life review. He emphasizes that studying these phenomena acts as "armor" against the fear and anxiety prevalent in modern times.

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Dr. Raymond Moody | Near Death Experience, Nonsense Logic, & Storming The Afterlife
• 59:06 - 1:02:12

Dr. Raymond Moody | Near Death Experience, Nonsense Logic, & Storming The Afterlife

Host Reflections on COVID-19 and Fear Culture

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the high levels of fear and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the 24-hour news cycle. He argues that society’s refusal to discuss death openly makes people easier to control through fear. Carlwood suggests that understanding NDEs can provide a sense of fearlessness and help individuals cope with the loss of loved ones during the pandemic.

Ras Ben | Global Resource Reset, Informed Intuition, & 5G Wellness 101
• 22:05 - 27:03

Ras Ben | Global Resource Reset, Informed Intuition, & 5G Wellness 101

Facing the Ultimate Inevitable and Overcoming Fear

The hosts discuss the convergence of Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto as a meeting of space, time, and the "ultimate inevitable." Ross Benn encourages listeners to "feel with the end in mind" to manifest a positive reality by December 2020. He also touches on overcoming the fear of death, citing the transformative experiences of figures like Mike Tyson with substances like Bufo or DMT to shift away from fear frequencies.

Eileen Day McKusick | Biofield Tuning, The Electric Universe, & Ether Physics
• 52:13 - 57:26

Eileen Day McKusick | Biofield Tuning, The Electric Universe, & Ether Physics

Hamster Wheels, Future-Anxiety and the Monkey Mind

"Hamster wheels" are identified as energetic patterns off the sides of the head caused by excessive worrying about the future, which can deplete the kidney-adrenal complex. By using tuning forks to slow these patterns, practitioners aim to bring the individual back into the present moment. This stabilization of the emotional body is said to quiet the "monkey mind," making meditation and the law of attraction more effective.

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Dr. Rob Brown | Our Toxic Homes, Conscious Living, & Feng Shui
• 33:25 - 36:46

Dr. Rob Brown | Our Toxic Homes, Conscious Living, & Feng Shui

Home EMF Assessment, Wireless Routers and Appliance Timers

Dr. Brown recounts finding a high-EMF cordless phone base in his kitchen that caused him subliminal anxiety while doing dishes. He also discovered his basement Wi-Fi router was bombarding his bedroom through the floor. He recommends placing Wi-Fi routers on mechanical appliance timers so they automatically shut off during sleep hours to protect circadian rhythms.

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Peter Jenx | The Thai Occult, Spirits, Leklai, & The Ajarns
• 58:56 - 1:02:09

Peter Jenx | The Thai Occult, Spirits, Leklai, & The Ajarns

Supernatural Experiences Linked to the Book

Greg Carlwood shares a personal experience of an intense, sweat-inducing dream and a "time slip" during the witching hour after reading Janks' book. Janks suggests that the book's non-linear structure and the "life" within the documented amulets are designed to jog something loose in the reader. He emphasizes that change and adaptation are essential to avoid the stagnation that leads to disease.

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David Talbott | The Electric Universe, The Saturn/Sun Swap, & The Reconstructing Of Mythology
• 32:47 - 35:15

David Talbott | The Electric Universe, The Saturn/Sun Swap, & The Reconstructing Of Mythology

Cultural Implications, Doomsday Anxiety and Ancient Electrical Skies

The Electric Universe model carries deep cultural implications, suggesting that ancient myths and symbols were eyewitness accounts of spectacular electrical activity in the sky. This perspective explains the origins of global doomsday anxiety and recurrent mythic themes as responses to actual celestial events. The documentary Symbols of an Alien Sky explores how human imagination was shaped by these high-energy plasma displays.

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Rick Simpson |The Cannabis Conspiracy, Hemp Oil Healing, & Rockefeller Medicine
• 23:51 - 26:43

Rick Simpson |The Cannabis Conspiracy, Hemp Oil Healing, & Rockefeller Medicine

Managing the High and Building Cannabinoid Tolerance

The segment explains how patients build a tolerance to the psychoactive effects of THC, eventually allowing them to ingest large doses without feeling "high" or impaired. Simpson advises patients to embrace the sleepiness caused by Indica strains as part of the healing process rather than fighting it. He compares the fear of psychoactive cannabis to the social acceptance of caffeine, dismissing "reefer madness" as a pack of lies.

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THC 88: Duncan Trussell | Fear & Mindfulness In The Internal Universe
• 42:42 - 47:20

THC 88: Duncan Trussell | Fear & Mindfulness In The Internal Universe

The Anxiety Sandwich, Dopamine Addiction and External Goals

The hosts address the misconception that spiritual practice leads to passivity or numbness. Duncan Trussell uses the analogy of an "anxiety sandwich" to describe how people live in a constant state of stress between external goals. He explains that many are addicted to the dopamine rush of accomplishment and argues for finding peace regardless of external circumstances.

THC 76: Wendy Tremayne | Going Off The Grid, Sustainable Living, & Burning Man
• 30:09 - 32:39

THC 76: Wendy Tremayne | Going Off The Grid, Sustainable Living, & Burning Man

Knowledge as Security Against Societal Collapse

In the event of an economic collapse or police state crackdown, physical compounds are vulnerable, but the knowledge of how to build and maintain systems remains secure. Self-sufficiency is described as a tool to calm the nervous system and reduce the "what if" panic associated with modern dependency. The quality of daily life improves when an individual is no longer reliant on fragile societal infrastructures.

THC 73: Richard Bandler | Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Mental Mastery
• 10:35 - 12:48

THC 73: Richard Bandler | Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Mental Mastery

Time Management of Negative Thoughts and Future Planning

The discussion addresses how people often spend thousands of hours over decades worrying about past events, effectively "planning to feel bad." Bandler suggests that staying in the moment is insufficient; one must have plans for the future without the accompaniment of bad feelings. He introduces mental technologies to control the volume and location of internal voices and the scale of mental movies to regain control over one's thoughts.

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THC 67: Sofia Smallstorm | A Deeper Look At Sandy Hook
• 48:39 - 51:19

THC 67: Sofia Smallstorm | A Deeper Look At Sandy Hook

Emotional States, Information as Love, Finding Joy

The conversation turns to the difficulty of maintaining joy while being aware of global conspiracies and systemic corruption. Smallstorm suggests that sharing information is a "new kind of love" and a way to find satisfaction in a cynical world. They discuss the negative emotional spectrum of guilt, anxiety, and fear that dominates modern society and the challenge of transcending it.

THC 11: Michael Tsarion | Symbolism and Control
• 19:29 - 24:04

THC 11: Michael Tsarion | Symbolism and Control

Psychology of the Slave-Master Relationship and Internal Trauma

The master-slave dynamic relies on the slave's psychological desire for authority and security. Control operates through a cycle of fear and anxiety, where individuals are kept in a state of "love lockdown" via constant external stimuli. Tesarion argues that true change must occur on an individual psychological level rather than through political means, as people often project their internal angst onto the external world.

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