You Can Too with James Brackin IV

James Brackin IV
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Sep 18, 2025 • 46min

#313: Harvard Psychologist: You've Been Lied To About Your Anxiety

David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety. Find him here: https://dhrosmarin.com/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/00:00 – What actually is anxiety, and why does it matter how we define it?00:22 – Have we turned everyday worries into a medical problem?03:26 – How do you know if your anxiety is normal… or clinical?06:21 – Is social media secretly rewiring our identity and fueling anxiety?09:28 – Why is anxiety not just a disorder, but part of being human?12:28 – What are the three hidden layers of anxiety no one talks about?15:24 – Why do so many treatments for anxiety completely miss the point?18:18 – Can anxiety actually be good for you — if you balance it right?23:50 – What are the first signs of anxiety most people overlook?25:45 – How does anxiety quietly shape your day-to-day life?27:16 – Why are anxiety rates skyrocketing like never before?29:33 – What’s the four-step framework that can help you manage anxiety?36:27 – Why is sharing your struggles the most powerful thing you can do?38:44 – Is anxiety written in your genes, or shaped by your environment?43:22 – How can letting go of control free you from anxiety?
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Sep 11, 2025 • 8min

#312: Why You Feel Lost (And How to Find Direction)

Why do you feel so stuck in life?00:00 Intro02:05 Why You Feel So Stuck In Life05:02 The Answer You've Been AvoidingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-can-too-with-james-brackin-iv/id1593897435Work with me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10
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Sep 4, 2025 • 8min

#311: Why You Never Feel “Good Enough” (And How To Break Free)

Why do you never feel like you're enough no matter what you do?00:00 Intro02:11 The 3 Reasons Why 06:43 What To Do About ItInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-can-too-with-james-brackin-iv/id1593897435Work with me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10
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Aug 28, 2025 • 8min

#310: Why You Care So Much (and How to Stop)

Why do you let other peoples opinions impact you so much?00:00 Introduction03:10 The Three Reasons Why We Care 07:39 How To Let Go of Others' OpinionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-can-too-with-james-brackin-iv/id1593897435Work with me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10
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Aug 21, 2025 • 56min

#309: Sah D'Simone ⎼ The Hidden Cost of Living in a Disconnected World

Sah D'Simone is a meditation teacher, spiritual guide, author and transformational speaker.Find Sah Here: https://www.instagram.com/sahdsimone/My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/00:00 – What happens when grief forces you to confront your own mortality?05:26 – Can one meditation retreat change the entire trajectory of your life?12:16 – What do you find when you walk away from materialism toward meaning?19:17 – Is your understanding of trauma holding you back from healing?29:54 – Could your suffering be pointing you toward something deeper?32:20 – How can travel to sacred places unlock hidden parts of yourself?36:59 – Why are we more connected than ever—but lonelier than ever before?41:39 – What’s the missing piece in the search for real human connection?47:20 – What does it actually look like to live with purpose every day?55:38 – Has the wellness world become just another form of self-pressure?
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Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 19min

#308: Aaron Abke ⎼ Dead Sea Scrolls, Ego Illusions & the Real Message of Christ

Aaron Abke is a spiritual teacher and author.Find him here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC867Q451mPjjD52peYqpF4AMy IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/00:00 — Why Are Aaron Abke’s Views on Christianity So Controversial?02:42 — Can New Age Spirituality and Christianity Actually Work Together?06:04 — How Has Christianity Evolved And What Have We Lost Along the Way?08:57 — Does Historical Context Change the Way We See the Bible?11:44 — Are Modern Church Traditions Distracting Us from the Truth?14:36 — What Is the Forgotten History of the Nazarene Church?17:27 — What Happens When We Rediscover the Original Teachings of Jesus?20:43 — How Did Aaron Abke’s Beliefs Change—And Where Is He Headed Now?26:06 — What Were the True Teachings of Jesus—And Why Were They Hidden?36:16 — How Does the Ego Keep You From Spiritual Awakening?54:44 — Is Control an Illusion—and Why Do We Cling to It?56:41 — What Does It Really Mean to Surrender to God’s Will?59:27 — What Is the Ego—And How Do You Stop It From Running Your Life?01:03:53 — What Is the “I Am” Principle—and Why Is It So Powerful?01:06:22 — What Triggers a Spiritual Awakening (And How Do You Know You're In One)?01:11:00 — Which Beliefs Are You Holding Onto That Are Secretly Keeping You Stuck?
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Aug 7, 2025 • 9min

#307: How Your Mind Is Secretly Controlling Your Life (Without You Realizing It)

Your mind will work against you unless you learn this.1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
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Jul 31, 2025 • 6min

#306: The Real Reason You're Stuck (It's Not Laziness)

The Psychological reason why you hold back in life. 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
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Jul 24, 2025 • 7min

#305: Why Being Too Consistent Is Ruining Your Progress

This is why consistency isn't getting you the results you deserve.1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
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Jul 17, 2025 • 53min

#304: Dr. Aly Cohen ⎼ Is Your Environment Actually Making You Sicker?

Dr. Aly Cohen is a board-certified physician practicing in rheumatology and integrative medicine, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She's the author of Detoxify.Find her here: https://alycohenmd.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/IG: https://www.instagram.com/youcantoopodcast/00:00 – The Hidden Dangers in Your Daily Environment00:15 – The 4 A’s That Could Change How You Think About Health03:05 – Feeling Overwhelmed? Start With These Simple Shifts06:02 – Why Autoimmune Diseases Are Exploding—and What’s Fueling It09:01 – Is Your Food and Water Making You Sick? Here's How to Tell12:19 – The Health Advice No One Talks About18:06 – A New Way to Think About Toxins20:39 – What Happens When You Blend Ancient Wisdom with Modern Medicine?25:49 – The Nutrients You’re Probably Missing (And Why It Matters)29:43 – Why Are So Many People Getting Sick Right Now?34:20 – How to Spot Health Misinformation Before It Hurts You37:39 – One Idea That Could Revolutionize Community Health43:22 – You’ve Been Taught Wrong: The Beliefs Blocking Your Healing49:53 – Small Swaps, Big Impact: How to Upgrade Your Health Today

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