Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast

Irish author and bestselling writer Caroline Foran brings a refreshingly personal perspective to anxiety in this long-running show. With over 6 million downloads across 14 seasons and 223 episodes, Owning It has become one of the go-to anxiety podcasts for listeners who want a relatable host rather than a clinical expert behind the microphone. Caroline's approach comes from her own experience with anxiety, which she wrote about in her bestselling book before launching this podcast. The interview format dominates, with episodes running 40-60 minutes and featuring health professionals, researchers, therapists, and practitioners who bring specialized knowledge to each conversation. Her guest roster has included everyone from child anxiety specialists to neuroscience researchers. The most recent episode dropped in March 2025, and the show has settled into a less frequent publishing rhythm compared to its earlier seasons. That said, the 4.6-star rating from 137 reviewers and the massive download numbers speak to a catalog that people keep coming back to. What works particularly well here is Caroline's interview style. She asks questions as someone who genuinely lives with anxiety, not as a journalist or clinician observing it from outside. The conversations feel like overheard discussions between friends who happen to be really informed about mental health. Topics range from the neuroscience of anxiety to parenting with anxiety, hormonal impacts on mental health, and practical coping strategies. It's an especially good fit for listeners who want to understand the science behind their anxiety in an accessible, conversational format.