A Healthy Push

On this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Anna Redmond,  a chronic pain educator for women and trained clinical psychologist. We sat down for a conversation on the relationship between chronic pain and anxiety. We talked about things like: Indicators of chronic pain What actually causes chronic pain Why it's not helpful to 'rate your pain' What to do when you're in a flareup or you're anticipating o...

Let's talk about something I used to struggle with a whole lot - anxiety at work! Looking back, some of my worst panic attacks happened at work! I tried to resist them SO hard… I was always trying to prevent myself from feeling anxious and panicking, which just made things worse. There are definitely things I would have done differently, and these are things I’ll share with you in this episode. Th...

Tom Parkes is a psychotherapist and trainer who is passionate about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)! ACT Therapy is type of mindful psychotherapy that blends mindfulness strategies with behavioral techniques to help individuals live more meaningful lives. As someone who struggled with anxiety and agoraphobia for over a decade, the principles of ACT resonated deeply with me, and mirrored mu...

You might remember Susanne from episode #57 of the podcast. If you haven't given that episode a listen yet, I totally recommend giving it a go before diving into this one. Susanne joined my Panic to Peace program in April 2022, having struggled with panic disorder and agoraphobia for 16 years. And today, her life looks a lot different - now that she is fully recovered! One of my favorite parts of...

What happens when you find yourself struggling with depression on top of anxiety? Well, in this episode, I'm joined by Amanda Armstrong, mental and physical health coach and Founder of Rise As We, and we chat about how it's common for depression to come into the mix when we ignore the messages from anxiety. Together we discuss: Amanda's Personal Journey With Anxiety and Depression Understanding An...

Cheers to another Q&A with Annie - I freaking love these! On this episode, we answer some of your questions specifically relating to panic disorder and agoraphobia. We'll answer: Why do I feel like I need to escape places that are “hard” to escape? Why do I still feel like running from the feelings and emotions when anxiety pops up? How do you find the courage to keep going when you get a pani...

Grief is not a subject I've talked a lot about on the podcast, but is such a important topic, and has such an intertwined relationship with anxiety. I've been wanting to have this conversation for a while, so when I came across Michelle I knew she was the right person to do this with. Michelle Shlafman is a holistic psychotherapist and coach who has been practicing in the field of mind-body-spirit...

You may have seen the recent trend on Instagram where people are saying "Instagram is fake, here are some things I've been struggling with..." And they get vulnerable and share some pretty personal things they've been struggling with. And usually, I hate social media trends, but this is one I've kinda loved! Because if you know anything about me, you know how much I love vulnerability. So in this...

In this episode, I'm joined by Daniel, a former Panic to Peace student. Daniel is raw and honest as he shares about his experiences with panic disorder and agoraphobia, and he sheds light on men's mental health struggles and the path to recovery. In this episode, we dig into: Unhealthy coping mechanisms and their effect on anxiety The impact lifestyle changes have on our wellbeing The stigma aroun...

If you're struggling with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia, chances are that you've experienced a panic attack at some point in your journey. In this episode I'm joined by Martin Brunet, General Practitioner and medical educator from the UK to demystify panic attacks and explain why they make us feel the way they do! In this episode we'll cover: What is a panic attack? Why do we panic for...

Do you find yourself overwhelmed with anxiety when you try to exercise? Or maybe you're avoiding it altogether because of the discomfort it brings? In this episode, I share valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate exercise anxiety and reclaim your relationship with movement.  Make sure to tune in to the full episode for helpful and actionable steps to support your journey tow...

In this episode, Alison Seponara of The Anxiety Chicks joins me to talk about all things depression and anxiety. Alison is a therapist, author, podcast host, educator, and holistic healer. And she has so much wisdom to share! In this episode, we'll talk about... What depression can look like Alison's personal experience with anxiety and depression How you can build your toolkit to begin healing An...

When you're working to heal from anxiety, it can be really tricky to know whether you're healing or not! One day you might feel great, and the next you might be struggling with the simplest of tasks. And oftentimes we're looking for all the signs to determine whether we're healing or not. But unfortunately, it can be pretty easy to mistake these signs and determine that we aren't actually healing....

You might remember Hannah from episode #77 of the podcast. Her story is pretty incredible! So if you haven't yet listened to that episode, I encourage you to check it out before tuning into this one. When Hannah joined Panic to Peace in January of 2023, she was completely housebound and struggling tremendously. She made lots of progress through the program, and she joined me on the podcast in May...

In this episode I’m joined by Rachel Facio, LMFT and Stacey Sherrell, LMFT who are the duo behind Decoding Couples. They are both therapists and relationship experts, who provide real tools for real couples! And honestly, they are some of my favorite people to learn from and just hang with. In this episode, we’ll talk about: Being in a relationship while struggling with anxiety and panic How to no...

Kristina joins us to share the details of her anxiety success story! Kristina is a Panic to Peace student who has come so far on her healing journey, and I can’t wait for you to hear all of the inspiration packed into this episode!  Together, Kristina and I talk about… -What her journey with anxiety and panic attacks has looked like - The power of vulnerability and self-compassion in recovery...

In this episode, Maddy joins me to talk about anxiety in teenagers! Maddy is a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania who works with children, teens, and adults. Today, she’s sharing some insight on the topic of anxiety in teenagers. In this episode, we’ll talk about: What anxiety in teens looks like Signs your teen might be struggling with anxiety  How you can support your teenager who is strugg...

When you’re working to heal from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia, there are often lots of unknowns. You might constantly have thoughts that sound like… What if I never get better? What if I get worse? What if things always look like how they do right now? …And these thoughts can become pretty intrusive. When we hear the term ‘intrusive thought’, we often immediately jump to OCD. But many...

Louise joins me to talk about what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP)! As a highly sensitive person herself, Louise has lots of insight and wisdom to share on the topic. After a period of burnout in 2013, Louise learned that she was an HSP. Today, she coaches people on how they can reduce overwhelm and make everyday life easier!  Together, we’ll talk about… What it means to b...

You might be used to hearing me talk about the importance of taking healthy action by now… but have you ever wondered, “Shannon, what the heck does healthy action even look like?”. If so, you’re going to love this episode!  Today I’m sharing what taking healthy action looks like, and how it leads to real healing from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. You'll learn how healthy action wa...

Scarlett is a former Panic to Peace student with an amazing story to share! Scarlett struggled with panic attacks for years, but things became a whole lot worse for her during the pandemic. She started to struggle with agoraphobia and emetophobia for the first time in her life, and she had very little support from medical professionals. This might be a bit of a spoiler… but today, Scarlett travels...

Kristen McNeely is an LMFT who primarily works with children who have ADHD, anxiety, and other emotional behavior disorders that result in challenging behaviors in the classroom. Because Kristen knows firsthand how much anxiety can impact children, she started her private practice to consult parents and provide support to their anxious kids.  And since Kristen’s area of expertise is in childh...

On this episode of the podcast, I’ll be sharing three promises I made to myself when I recovered from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. Not only have these promises helped me keep pushing myself, but they have also helped me stay recovered for the past seven years!  If you’re looking for some insight into my own journey with severe anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia, and you’re...

There are often lots of mistakes that we unknowingly make along our anxiety recovery journeys! I know I made MANY mistakes throughout my journey, which is why it was so hard to shorten this list to just five. The mistakes I’m sharing with you in this episode are the ones I often see with my clients, students, and myself! And they’re also the ones that can keep you stuck and struggling, which is wh...

Emily is a former Panic to Peace student who has struggled with driving anxiety and panic attacks for years. After experiencing a panic attack on the highway, she started avoiding highways altogether. This avoidance slowly grew over time, eventually making the shortest of drives feel really difficult.  But today, Emily is here to share her amazing anxiety success story! Emily recently went on...