The Surprising Role of Tension in Anxiety (and How to Let Go)
The Anxiety Guy Podcast
Dennis Simsek
4.8 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 15 September 2025
⏱️ 22 minutes
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Summary
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Podcast description:
Most people think anxiety is only about fear, but the truth is, anxiety is fueled by tension. Mental tension, emotional tension, physical tension, and even spiritual tension all keep your nervous system stuck in survival mode, firing off false alarms and keeping you on edge.
In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis Simsek takes a deep dive into why tension is the biggest hidden culprit behind anxiety and how to finally let it go. You'll discover:
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Why your body holds onto hidden tension even when you "feel calm"
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How mental tension (racing thoughts, overthinking, perfectionism) drains the brain and fuels anxiety
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The science of emotional suppression and why unprocessed feelings keep you stuck
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Physical signs of tension, jaw clenching, shallow breathing, tight chest and how to release them
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The overlooked role of spiritual tension and how disconnection from meaning keeps your nervous system on high alert
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Practical, science-backed strategies to release tension mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually so you can retrain your body and mind for safety
If you've ever wondered why relaxation feels impossible or why symptoms keep coming back, this episode will help you connect the dots and give you a clear roadmap for healing.
Resources Mentioned:
- Emotional Freedom Techniques on The Anxiety Guy YouTube Channel
- Surrender Session Meditations on YouTube
- Health Anxiety University (Support Group)
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | If you've been following this podcast for a while, you know that I don't just skim the surface of anxiety recovery. |
| 0:10.3 | I go deep. |
| 0:11.8 | And today is one of those really important topics that I believe doesn't get nearly enough attention in the mainstream world of mental health. |
| 0:22.2 | We're talking about tension. |
| 0:25.8 | And not just the kind of tension you feel when your shoulders are up by your ears, |
| 0:31.3 | or when your jaw is clenched so tight, you don't even notice until you get a headache. I'm talking about tension |
| 0:39.9 | in all its forms, mental tension, emotional tension, physical tension, and even spiritual tension. |
| 0:49.2 | Because here's the truth. Tension is the silent fuel that keeps anxiety alive. |
| 0:57.9 | It's what convinces your nervous system that you're in danger, even when you're safe. |
| 1:04.7 | And the more we learn to notice it, understand it, and release it, |
| 1:10.5 | the more freedom we create in our recovery journey. |
| 1:14.7 | So in this episode, I want to take you through exactly why tension is such a big culprit in |
| 1:22.1 | anxiety, how it shows up in those four different areas and what you can do starting today to release it. |
| 1:31.0 | Let's dive in. |
| 1:37.7 | Welcome to the Anxiety Guy podcast where we delve deep into the heart of anxiety, |
| 1:47.0 | providing you with the tools, insights, and inspiration to reclaim your life from the grips of fear and uncertainty. I'm your host, Dennis Simsek, |
| 1:56.1 | a former anxiety sufferer turned anxiety healer, and each week we will explore proven strategies, |
| 2:03.6 | share personal stories, and create more than anxiety moments towards inner peace and empowerment. |
| 2:10.6 | Get ready to break free from the chains of anxiety and step into a life filled with purpose, joy, and |
| 2:20.1 | unshakable confidence. This is The Anxiety Guy podcast and your path to liberation starts now. |
| 2:47.6 | Before we get into the heart of this conversation, my friends, I want to take a moment to remind you about something that could be life-changing if you've been dealing specifically with health anxiety. |
| 2:53.0 | My flagship health anxiety recovery program at An guy programs.com has already helped thousands of people break free from that exhausting cycle |
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