On this episode, I’m joined by Amber, who's the first self-paced Panic to Peace student I've had on the podcast! Her story is nothing short of amazing. She's gone from struggling daily with anxiety and panic, being stuck in her home, to experiencing lots more trust in herself and a whole lot more peace and freedom.

Together we talk about...

• Being a sensitive child and how her early childhood experiences shaped her as an adult
• Experiencing her first panic attack at 16, how panic continued to show up at different points throughout her life, and at one point left her housebound for months
• How she began to face anxiety and let herself feel
• Navigating and healing a POTS diagnosis while living with an anxiety disorder
• How's she's now living her truth and stepping into who she truly is

... and lots lots more!

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The healing journey is hard, especially when you've been struggling for months, years, or even a decade or more. You can feel like... What the heck am I doing wrong, or what am I missing?? Nothing is working! Trust me, I get it because I felt this way for years, which is exactly why I created this episode!

Let's dive into 5 reasons why you're continuing to struggle with anxiety and panic despite doing all the things... and a few of these will definitely surprise you!

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I struggled with driving anxiety for over 10 years! Nearly every time I stepped foot into a car, bus, train, plane, boat, and the list goes on, I experienced anxiety and panic!

Fast forward to today... I no longer avoid driving far from home, or on highways, or going on long road trips.

Recently, I had the chance to dig into this topic with Annie, and on this episode we share some incredibly practical and comforting insights while answering some of your most commonly asked questions about driving anxiety.

Questions like...

• I'm constantly consumed by the thought of panicking while driving. How can I change this?
• How do I keep calm when I feel stuck, especially when I'm in traffic?
• How can I actually trust I’m not going to pass out while driving?
• How do I not feel afraid while driving with my kids?

Tune into the full episode for all the goodness!

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Let’s talk about some common fears that people experience when struggling with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. I created this episode because when I was struggling, I remember feeling so completely alone.

My hope with this episode is that you walk away feeling a little less isolated, a little less “crazy,” and maybe even with a sense of hope. I’ll be diving into some of the most common fears people face, and are things I personally dealt with for years.

Things like...

• The fear of going crazy, or losing your mind
• Being afraid of the sensations, symptoms, and just your body's reaction to anxiety
• Being afraid of people seeing you feel anxious or experience panic
• Being afraid that you’ll never get better

...and lots more!

Make sure you tune in for all the insights!

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Therapy—whether it’s your first time or you're jumping back in—it can feel super daunting. Where do I even start? What should I expect? How do I find a therapist? Is it going to be awkward? What if I don't connect with the therapist?

I sat down with Lauren Larkin, a psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, eating disorders, relationship issues and trauma, to talk about all things therapy, and she had some amazing insights to share!

Together we spoke about...

• How to know if therapy is right for you
• What actually happens in therapy
• How to find a therapist and what's important when you're searching for one
• What to do if you don’t connect with your therapist—and why it’s okay to move on
• How to make therapy work for you with small steps and self-compassion

...and lots more!

Be sure to tune in for all the insights.

You can connect with Lauren on Instagram: @leltherapy

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I’m diving into a topic that feels both personal and kinda funny for me to talk about: dating.

The funny part? I haven't dated in 14 years! But back when I was in the dating world, I was deeply struggling with panic disorder and agoraphobia, so I feel like I have a few things to say about the struggles—and joys—that come with dating while living with anxiety.

I know how hard, uncomfortable, and scary it is to meet people and date while you’re struggling, so on this episode I’m sharing my own experiences and tips on how to navigate dating when anxiety’s in the mix.

I talk about...

• What dating anxiety looked like for me
• The gains from dating...why putting yourself out there, even when it feels impossible, can lead to lots of joy and growth (and even anxiety relief!)
• Practical and helpful tips to stay in control of your dating journey

...and lots more!

Also, if you’re wondering how to handle anxiety or panic attacks while out on dates, I’ve got some amazing mini-courses to help you find relief from symptoms, combat those “what-if” thoughts, and even tackle toilet anxiety (because yes, that’s a thing!). Links are below!

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Let's explore a form of therapy that teaches you skills so that you can have a healthier relationship with your emotions, healthier relationships, and all around a more fulfilling life!

Avery Hall joins me to chat about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based therapy that combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices.

Together, we dive into:

• What DBT is
• Why people struggle to regulate their emotions
• The skills taught in DBT - mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
• The goals of DBT (my favorite - to create a life worth living!)
• Individual therapy versus group therapy

And more! Tune into the full episode for all of the goodness!

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Annie is back and we're chatting about all things appointments! Doctor's appointments, the dentist, going to the salon... Talk about feeling trapped and stuck, right? Cue anxiety and panic! And one of the worst things... good ole' anticipatory anxiety!

So, we dive into it all and answer questions like:

• I worry about appointments weeks before they even happen. What can I do?
• How do I not keep replaying the appointment in my head?
• What the heck do I do if I have a panic attack?
• Sitting in silent waiting rooms is difficult for me. What can I do?
• I’m worried I’ll pass out, especially getting blood drawn (even though I never have before). Do you have any tips?
• My blood pressure goes up every time I go to the doctor’s and then that makes me more anxious. Any advice?

This episode will be sure to bring you some comfort, and a few practical tips to try out. Tune into the full episode for all of the goodness!

SIGN UP FOR MY FREE 60 MINUTE MASTERCLASS - 5 SHIFTS YOU NEED MAKE TO OVERCOME ANXIETY, PANIC DISORDER, & AGORAPHOBIA: https://ahealthypush.myflodesk.com/g2glrk93ql

CHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classes

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