Gather Houston Cody Deese on Discovering Your Internal Universe
Oct 26, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Cody Deese, a pastor and author known for his insights on anxiety, shares his personal journey with panic disorder. He reveals how societal pressures contribute to collective anxiety and discusses various treatments he's tried. A pivotal THC experience led him to explore his inner universe for healing. Cody elaborates on imaginative techniques, including connecting with his inner child and addressing toxic theology, ultimately reframing anxiety as protective guidance. His journey emphasizes the importance of embracing one's internal landscape for growth.
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Try Multiple Approaches Together
- Try many modalities; varied treatments cumulatively led Cody to progress rather than one single cure.
- View interventions as complementary pieces that move you closer to healing over time.
THC Backfired And Confronted The Fear
- Cody tried THC gummies to calm panic but experienced hours of intensified panic instead.
- The episode forced him to face anxiety head-on and rethink avoidance as a strategy.
Do Thirty Nights Of Guided Inner Work
- Do daily guided inner work using imagination or scripts to access your internal world.
- Use tools like masks, noise-cancelling headphones, and a therapist-scripted routine for 30 nights.
