When anxiety symptoms hit, it feels like your mind and body are in overdrive, speeding toward disaster with no way to slow down.

I know this feeling all too well. There was a time when I went from being a world traveler to being stuck at home, completely overwhelmed by anxiety. It felt like I’d never find my way out.

But I did – and this is what helped me.

I started seeing anxiety like a car (because it’s your body’s alarm system stuck on overdrive): when the gas pedal (fight-or-flight) gets stuck, or the emergency brake (freeze response) kicks in, things spiral out of control.

The turning point came when I stopped avoiding these feelings and changed how I responded to them. Instead of battling anxiety or trying to run from it, I began to work with it. I learned to build resilience and take back control through mindfulness and reframing negative thoughts.

Now, I help others do the same.

This episode explains how to stop anxiety symptoms, break free from the patterns that keep you stuck, and build a sense of confidence you never thought possible.

Tune in!

(This is an AI-generated episode inspired by my YouTube videos. I personally moderate these to share insights more efficiently, keeping the content informative yet completely free.)

Key Takeaways:

• Introduction (00:00)
• Car analogy for anxiety (01:34)
• The concept of antifragility: growth through facing challenges (05:27)
• Five Fs unpacked (07:36)
• Mindfulness as a tool to observe and accept anxiety (09:34)
• Releasing frustration through positive outlets like creativity (12:37)
• Building a toolbox of coping skills for managing anxiety (15:07)
• Recovery is a process, not a destination (19:45)

Additional Resources:

➡️ To accelerate your recovery journey, book a call to see if the mentorship with Shaan's team will help your specific situation

➡️ Get access to the Desensitization Blueprint

➡️ FREE E-BOOK

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