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Samuel Eddy, MSc Psychology, B Bus
Sam helps clients recovery from anxiety and related disorders including panic, OCD, GAD, and agoraphobia.

Based on his Anxiety Cure Videos series on YouTube, Sam offers individual coaching and group masterclasses. Open Change Workplace Wellbeing & Burnout Prevention Education. Samuel is a professional workplace Educator, Neuroplasticity Practioner and creator of the Stress Temperature workplace wellbeing model. He educates workplaces and coaches individuals to reduce stress, prevent burnout and boost wellbeing through his unique models, personal experience of burnout and the principles of Neuroplasticity. After an extensive corporate leadership career, Samuel completed a Master of Science, Psychology and is a certified Mental Health First Aider. Clients include ANZ, Westpac, RACGP, Asahi, KPMG, Deakin University, Mitchell Shire Council and Australian Nurse & Midwife Federation (ANMF)

28/01/2026

Most people don't actually know what's causing their stress.

They feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out... but they can't pinpoint why.

Here's the truth: until you understand the patterns and triggers behind your stress, you're stuck reacting instead of recovering.

Stress isn't always about what's happening right now. Sometimes it's:

→ A thought about the future that hasn't happened yet
→ Replaying something from the past over and over
→ Your body's fight-or-flight response kicking in when there's no real danger

And here's what makes it worse: those physical symptoms (tight chest, racing heart, tension) actually fuel more anxious thinking... creating a cycle that's hard to break.

But once you understand how this mechanism works? You're no longer at the mercy of stress. You can identify it, accept it, and take real steps to manage it.

Have you ever realized a pattern in your life that was silently fueling your stress?

Watch the full video to learn the 3 essential steps to reduce stress at its root.

→ Your body's fight-or-flight response kicks in when there's no real danger

26/01/2026

Struggling to fall asleep at night? The problem might not be your bedtime routine.

It's what you did all day.

When we rush through mornings, skip breaks, avoid movement, and let stress pile up... our nervous system never gets a chance to settle. By nighttime, our body is still running on high alert.

Sleep success doesn't begin when you close your eyes. It starts the moment you wake up.
Two simple shifts that make a massive difference:

Exercise during the day to burn off excess adrenaline and disconnect from mental stress
10 minutes of mindfulness meditation to calm both mind and nervous system.

When you take care of your nervous system during the day, falling asleep at night becomes natural... not a struggle.

Have you noticed how your daytime habits affect your sleep?

Watch the full video and anxiety cure playlist in our bio to transform your sleep from the inside out.

23/01/2026

Here's the truth about exposure therapy that most people miss:

Forcing yourself to face your triggers doesn't heal anxiety... it can actually make it worse.

When you're gritting your teeth and pushing through fear, you're still treating anxiety like it's serious. You're suppressing the fear, fighting it down, and adding more pressure to your nervous system.

That's the opposite of what helps you recover.

Real healing starts with understanding that anxiety isn't dangerous... it's just uncomfortable. When you truly get that, you don't need to force yourself into every triggering situation to prove you're okay.

You can practice with your thoughts first. You can work gently with the anxiety. And when you do eventually face those situations? It's not a battle anymore... it's just part of your natural recovery.

Have you ever felt like exposure therapy was making your anxiety worse instead of better? You're not alone.

Watch the full anxiety cure playlist in our bio to learn a gentler, more effective approach.

21/01/2026

Experiencing setbacks during your anxiety recovery?

Here's what's really happening:
Your unconscious mind is designed to protect autopilot programs... even the unhelpful ones. When you start changing patterns that have been running for years, your body pushes back.

It creates chaos. Adrenaline surges. Uncomfortable feelings.

Not because you're failing, but because you're threatening the old neural pathways your brain has relied on.

The setback isn't proof that recovery isn't working.

It's proof that it IS working.

Your body needs to go through this challenging process to rewire. The resistance means change is happening beneath the surface.

If you've been asking "Will I ever recover?"... the fact that you're hitting these moments of pushback is actually a really good sign.

Have you experienced this during your recovery? Drop a 💪 if you're pushing through.
Full anxiety cure series in our bio.

19/01/2026

Three simple words that changed my anxiety recovery... wisdom from Dr. Claire Weekes.

We live in a world obsessed with quick fixes. Fast results. Instant relief.

But anxiety doesn't work that way.

Here's what most people forget:
✨ Every anxiety cycle WILL come to an end
✨ Your body cannot sustain fight-or-flight forever
✨ Recovery takes time... and that's completely okay

The moment you stop fighting the timeline and start trusting the process, everything shifts.
You're not broken because it's taking time.

You're healing the right way.

Have you been too hard on yourself about how long recovery is taking?

Full anxiety wisdom in our latest short 🙏

15/01/2026

Because it's not just about feeling better in the moment... it's about completely retraining the way you think.

Recovery requires:
Because it's not just about feeling better in the moment... It's about completely retraining the way you think.
✨ Time to unlearn old patterns
✨ Effort to practice new habits daily
✨ Commitment to keep going even when it's hard

The truth? Anxiety isn't serious or dangerous. But healing from it does require you to show up for yourself consistently.

So the real question is: how much are you willing to invest in your own recovery?

The good news? Every bit of effort you put in moves you closer to a life free from constant anxiety. And that's absolutely worth it.

Watch the full anxiety cure series (link in bio) to learn the exact steps to take.

12/01/2026

I know it's anxiety, but what if it's something else?"

Sound familiar?

This is called the "Yes, But" loop... and if you're stuck in it, your brain is searching for a level of certainty that doesn't exist.

The hard truth: No one can give you 100% certainty. Not doctors, not coaches, not reassurance from others.

Real confidence comes from within. It comes from:

✨ Recognizing the "Yes, But" as just another "what if"
✨ Pushing through the doubt even when it feels real
✨ Feeling it yourself, over and over, until you prove to your nervous system that you're safe
You have to take control. And yes... that's uncomfortable. But it's the only way out.

Have you ever noticed yourself stuck in the "Yes, But" cycle? Drop a 🙋 below if this resonates.
Full anxiety recovery series in bio.

09/01/2026

That worry that feels so heavy before exercise? It rarely has the same power after you move your body.
Exercise isn't a magic cure... you won't fix all your symptoms after one run or one gym session.

But it is a powerful tool that builds cumulative benefits over time.

And here's what most people notice: you almost immediately feel a bit better after moving your body.
Whether it's running, lifting weights, an aerobics class, or playing a sport... movement shifts your state. It was one of the key tools I used in my own anxiety recovery.

You don't need to be perfect. You don't need to go hard every day. Just find what works for you and keep showing up for yourself.

What type of exercise helps you feel better when anxiety shows up?

Watch the full anxiety cure playlist in our bio for more recovery tools.

07/01/2026

Recovery doesn't happen all at once... and that's completely normal.

Think about learning any new skill. You can't just step onto a tennis court and hit perfect shots, even if you know the technique. Your body needs practice. Time. Repetition.

Anxiety recovery works the same way.

Even when you understand what to do, your nervous system needs time to learn, adjust, and build new patterns. It's a layered process... not a light switch.

You might be 80% there, having worked through multiple layers already. You're getting closer to peace. But expecting instant results only leads to frustration.

So be patient with yourself. Honor where you are. Recovery is happening... one layer at a time.

Which layer do you think you're on right now?

Watch the full anxiety cure playlist in our bio to learn more about the recovery journey.
You might be 80% there, having already worked through multiple layers. You're getting closer to peace. But expecting instant results only leads to frustration.

31/12/2025

Anxiety is just energy.

It's not a mental illness. It's not something broken inside you. It's adrenaline moving through your system, creating uncomfortable sensations and racing thoughts.

Yes, it's unpleasant. But it's never serious. It can't actually hurt you.

The problem isn't the anxiety itself... it's how we respond to it. When we tense up, resist it, and try to make it stop, we keep the cycle going. We signal to our nervous system that there really is something to fear.

✨ But here's what recovery actually looks like:
→ The energy surges
→ You slow down (instead of speeding up)
→ You go loose and limp in your body
→ You offer no resistance
→ The energy passes through

This isn't about positive thinking or distraction. It's about learning to work with your body's natural processes instead of fighting them.

When you allow the energy without resistance, your nervous system gets the message: "We're safe. We can settle."

That's how recovery begins.

Have you ever noticed how anxiety gets worse when you resist it?

Watch the full anxiety cure playlist in our bio to learn more practices that actually work.

29/12/2025

Stop pushing past your anxiety symptoms.

It's keeping you stuck.

When you first learn that anxiety isn't dangerous... that it's just adrenaline, just unpleasant sensations that can't actually hurt you... it's natural to think: "Okay, I'll just power through it."

So you grit your teeth. You try to ignore the racing heart, the intrusive thoughts, the wave of panic. You push past it and keep going.

But here's what really happens when you do that:
✗ You build tension in your body
✗ You create frustration in your mind
✗ You stay in resistance mode
✗ Your nervous system never gets the message that it's safe

Real recovery looks different.

Instead of pushing past the symptoms, you acknowledge them:
→ "It's just adrenaline"
→ "This is unpleasant, but not serious"
→ "I can let this energy burn itself out"

And then you allow it. You don't resist. You don't fight. You let the energy behind the symptom run its course naturally.

These little resets throughout your day... combined with longer resting practices... are what actually desensitize your nervous system over time.

You don't have to be perfect at it. You just have to catch yourself when you're in "grit your teeth" mode and choose to soften instead.

That's the path to recovery.

Have you noticed yourself pushing past anxiety instead of allowing it?

Watch the full anxiety cure playlist in our bio to learn how to work with your symptoms, not against them.

26/12/2025

Everyone tells you anxiety is a mind problem.

But what if they're wrong?

Anxiety isn't happening in your thoughts... it's happening in your body. It's energy. It's adrenaline. It's your nervous system doing what it thinks it needs to do to keep you safe.

And that changes everything.

Because if anxiety is a body problem, then the solution isn't in your mind. You can't think your way out. You can't logic it away. You can't analyze or distract yourself into recovery.

💡 The real solution is simpler than you think:

→ Notice the energy in your body
→ Slow down (move slow, be slow)
→ Go loose and limp... soften into it
→ Offer no resistance
→ Let the energy shift naturally

That's it. There's nothing else you need to do.

When you stop fighting the sensations and start allowing them, your nervous system realizes: "Oh, we're safe. We can settle now."

And that's when recovery begins.

You're not broken. You don't need to fix your thoughts. You just need to learn how to work with your body.

Have you ever tried approaching anxiety this way... as a body experience rather than a mind problem?
Watch the full anxiety cure playlist in our bio for more practices like this one.

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Open Change Life & Executive Coaching When employees are healthy and happy there are enormous benefits for them and the business they work for. Healthy employees are more productive, they are more engaged in the jobs, they take less sick days and they work more effectively with customers.

In simple terms, if you are happy and healthy at work, you will do a better job, keep customers satisfied and enjoy what you do!

Open Change Corporate Wellbeing Programs

Open Change offers employers and organisations a workplace wellbeing program that focuses on improving employees mental health and overall wellbeing. The program is delivered in three distinct parts to enable effective change:

Awareness

Understanding

Change

Session 1: Awareness

Learn to identify workplace stress and common triggers

Maintaining health and wellbeing in our busy world can be difficult with the increased demands in our work and personal lives. When stresses of life increase our physical and mental health can suffer reducing our sense of wellbeing.

In the awareness session, I discuss how stress impacts our mental and physical wellbeing. I cover common mental health issues including anxiety and depression and explore common workplace triggers for stress and how we can become more aware of them.

I also cover traditional and alternative paths to wellness including how GP’s, psychologists and other therapist help people improve their mental health to demonstrate what seeking this help means in practice.

Session 2: Understanding

Learn how stress can affect our health and wellbeing

Once we become aware of our own mental health levels and the levels of those around us, we are able to deepen our understanding of wellness and wellbeing.

Using examples from our own personal and professional lives, this session will increase understanding of how stress can affect both our mental and physical health. We will then discuss simple and practical tools and strategies that are easy to implement and will help employees make positive change.

Session 3: Change

Make the changes for genuine, long-term wellbeing

When we become aware of and understand the keys to improved mental health and wellbeing, change is possible but this doesn’t mean it is easy. Many of us fail to make the changes we want in our life, even with the best intention.

In this session, we use real-life examples to learn why change is hard, the reasons people often revert to old ways of being, and learn tools to help us keep moving forward during setbacks in order to stay on track to improved mental health and wellbeing.

Coaching

I also offer individual and group coaching to employees who would benefit from ongoing support as they move towards improved levels of mental health and wellbeing in their personal and professional lives.