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Open Change 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)

06/11/2025

Grief doesn’t always have to come with anxiety.

When loss happens... of a loved one, a pet, or even a dream... it can bring up all the emotions we’ve pushed away for years. That’s why it feels so intense.

But you can grieve without being consumed.
You can let emotions rise and fall... without overthinking or spiraling.

And when those anxious thoughts come (“I should’ve done more”), remember... that’s just anxiety trying to find control in chaos.

You’re allowed to feel, cry, and still stay grounded.
Grief can be gentle when we stop fighting what we feel.

Have you ever noticed anxiety showing up when you’re grieving?

03/11/2025

Anxiety feels like danger... but most of the time, it’s your body sending a false alarm.

Dr. Claire Weekes taught that recovery starts with two simple steps: Face it. Accept it.

When you face anxiety, you stop running from the fear.
When you accept it, your body learns there’s no real threat.

That’s how your nervous system begins to settle... and peace returns naturally.

Have you ever noticed your anxiety lose power when you stopped fighting it?

Watch the full anxiety healing playlist in our bio.

31/10/2025

You can start conquering social anxiety before you even leave the house.

That tight feeling in your chest before a social event?
That’s not proof something’s wrong... it’s just adrenaline.
Your body’s way of trying to protect you from imagined danger.

The trick isn’t to fight it.
That’s not proof something’s wrong... It’s just adrenaline.
“This is just anxiety doing its job.”

Every time you do that, you’re retraining your nervous system to stay calm in situations that once felt unsafe.

Have you ever felt anxious days before a social event?

29/10/2025

When an anxious thought shows up, your mind wants to argue with it.
You start reasoning, debating, or trying to prove it wrong.

But that only feeds it more energy.
Because the moment you engage, your brain thinks the threat is real.

You don’t have to challenge your thoughts.
You just have to notice them... and let them pass.

That’s how you break the anxious cycle.

Have you ever caught yourself trying to “win” an argument with your own mind?

Watch the full anxiety relief playlist in our bio to learn how to step out of that loop.

27/10/2025

You don’t have to face your fears to heal.

When you force yourself into stressful situations just to “prove you can,” you might actually reinforce the anxiety cycle.

True recovery happens when you understand what anxiety really is... your body’s response to adrenaline, not danger.

You can start practicing calm right where you are. No exposure therapy required.

It’s not about fighting anxiety... it’s about creating safety within your nervous system.

Have you ever noticed your anxiety gets worse when you try to push through it?

24/10/2025

Is your tinnitus really a hearing problem... or is your body stuck in stress mode?

When your nervous system is in high alert, your brain can amplify ordinary sounds... turning subtle background noise into a constant ringing.

It’s not “just in your head.” It’s your body’s way of saying it’s overwhelmed.

As your system settles and safety returns, the sound often eases too.

Have you noticed your tinnitus gets louder when you’re anxious or stressed?

Watch the full anxiety recovery playlist in our bio to learn how to calm your body and quiet the noise.

22/10/2025

Did a drug trigger your worst anxiety? It didn't cause it... Your nervous system was already sensitized from stress. Drugs just amplify it, turning potential spiritual experiences into overwhelm.

In our latest video, Samuel Eddy shares his story and how to recover by tackling sensitization, not the substance.

Has a drug ever spiked your anxiety? What did you learn? Share below!

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

17/10/2025

Anxiety often doubles because of second fear.

The first fear... that rush of panic... is automatic.

But the second fear... the “What if this never ends?” ... is what traps us in the anxiety loop.

You don’t need to “cope” your way out... You can recover by allowing, loosening, and trusting your body to calm itself. instead of fighting it.

Have you noticed your anxiety growing worse when you try to control it?

15/10/2025

Positive thinking sounds ideal, but in anxiety, it can backfire... your fight-or-flight response fights back, suppressing joy amid sensitization.

Don't force it; allow adrenaline cycles to die away for natural relief and true positivity to emerge. In our latest video, Samuel Eddy explains why this approach leads to real recovery.

Ever tried forcing positivity during anxiety? What happened? Share below!

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

13/10/2025

Feeling anxious? It's not random... It's your nervous system's response to built-up stress. But here's the good news: recovery follows a simple 4-step blueprint.

Watch the full anxiety cure playlist in our bio for more tools to build lasting calm.

10/10/2025

Va**um calms anxiety by relaxing the nervous system...but you can do it naturally!

Anxiety often comes from a tired nervous system, not just your thoughts. Try slow breathing and body relaxation to mimic its effects without meds. Disclaimer: Always consult a doctor. In our latest video, Samuel Eddy breaks it down for real, drug-free relief.

Ever tried natural alternatives to meds? What worked? Share below!

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

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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: