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DARE — Break Free From Anxiety
DARE is a digital platform and mobile app helping people overcome anxiety, panic attacks, and fear responses. Built on a science-backed programme, DARE has helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide live a freer, calmer life.
About DARE
DARE is BMD Publishing’s flagship product — a comprehensive digital platform built around Barry McDonagh’s DARE method for overcoming anxiety. Since the publication of the DARE book, the programme has expanded into a full ecosystem of support: a bestselling book, a mobile app, and a coaching academy — all designed to help people break free from anxiety, panic attacks, and agoraphobia for good.
The DARE Book
If you’re tired of just managing your anxiety and want a powerful, natural solution, the DARE book is where it begins. Barry McDonagh shares his most effective technique — one based on hard science and over a decade of helping people who suffer from anxiety.
The DARE book gives readers a simple, actionable method for responding to anxiety differently, removing the fear response at its root rather than suppressing it. It has been published in 5 languages and has reached readers around the world.
The DARE App
The DARE app is an evidence-based training programme to help people overcome anxiety, panic attacks, worry, and insomnia. Built around the methodology of the bestselling DARE book, the app brings the programme to life through:
- Audio sessions covering anxiety relief, panic attacks, health anxiety, insomnia, worry, and more
- The Daily Dare — a daily audio session to build resilience and confidence over time
- Mood journal to track your progress day by day
- Push notifications for daily motivation and practice reminders
- Evening Wind Down sessions for sleep support
- Community support — connecting users with others on the same journey
Available on iOS and Android, the app goes wherever you go — making it easy to practice the DARE method in the moments you need it most.
The DARE Academy Coaching Programme
The DARE Academy is an online coaching programme exclusively for people who have read DARE and are already familiar with Barry McDonagh’s approach. For those who want to go deeper, the Academy can rapidly accelerate recovery by providing:
- Motivation to stay consistent with the DARE method
- Expert advice tailored to individual situations
- Accountability to keep moving forward through difficult moments
The Academy brings together the DARE community with structured coaching support — a powerful complement to the book and app for those ready to fully commit to their recovery.
Technology
DARE is a native mobile app available on iOS and Android, backed by a Python/Django server hosted on AWS. Firebase handles real-time features, push notifications, and user analytics. The subscription and in-app purchase system is fully integrated with the App Store and Google Play, supporting users across multiple territories and currencies.
The platform is built to scale to a global user base with high availability and continuous delivery through automated CI/CD pipelines.
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