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Essays from the founder on anxiety, exposure therapy, and building Steadmind.

  • Essays·May 13, 2026·12 min read

    Self-Guided Exposure Therapy for Anxiety (How to Build Your Own Hierarchy)

    Once you've named your core belief, the work is to expose yourself to evidence that contradicts it. Here's how to design your own graded exposure, with examples for each belief family.

    By Arnaud Jolivald
  • Essays·May 12, 2026·10 min read

    How to Find Your Core Belief (A Practical Guide for Anxious Minds)

    Generalized anxiety almost always sits on top of a core belief formed early. Here's how to identify yours, with examples and a method that actually works.

    By Arnaud Jolivald
  • Essays·May 11, 2026·9 min read

    Why Meditation Doesn't Work for Some People (And What Actually Does)

    If meditation makes your anxiety worse, you're not broken. The research is clearer than most apps will tell you.

    By Arnaud Jolivald