A Healthy Push

We talk about agoraphobia all the time on the podcast, but it’s been a while since we’ve talked about what it means to struggle with agoraphobia. The reality is that agoraphobia is often very misunderstood. Most people think that agoraphobia is simply a disorder that prevents you from leaving your house… but there are lots of people struggling who leave their house all the time! Understanding what...

Nadia is a psychotherapist, wife, stepmom, and anxiety expert! Mental health is one of her passions, and that’s exactly why she’s here to talk with us about high-functioning anxiety! Although it’s not a formal diagnosis, many people, especially women, struggle with high-functioning anxiety.  Many of us with high-functioning anxiety try to hide our struggles. On the outside, we might be organi...

Let's chat about the difficult emotions that come along with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. We’ll talk about the often-overlooked emotions we experience when we’re struggling, and how we can begin to navigate them in a healthy way.  If you’ve experienced anger, sadness, and shame for how anxiety has affected you and your life, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Navigating an...

You might’ve heard of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy before… but do you know what it actually is? If not, you’re in the right place! I had so many questions about IFS, which is why I reached out to Emily. Emily Powell is a pre-licensed mental health therapist who loves the IFS approach, and she joins me to talk about all things IFS therapy. A quick spoiler alert... I had so many ah-ha momen...

I struggled with flying anxiety for years! I'd often feel trapped and experience full-blown panic on airplanes, which made me want to avoid them altogether. But nowadays, I fly often, and I do it with so much ease! After taking dozens of panic-free flights, it's time I share my airplane anxiety journey with you! We'll talk about... -What airplane anxiety looked like for me (and so many others!) -T...

Emily De La Torre is a mom and therapist who has worked in private practice for over eight years. Now, she uses her online platform to talk about all things slow childhood, reclaiming childhood, and simple ways to scale back on all the noise accompanying the parenting space.  Today you’ll get to know Emily and why she believes a slow childhood is essential to the mental health of parents and...

The holidays can be a really tricky time of year, especially when you're struggling with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. From difficult family relationships to traveling, it can be pretty stressful! And that's exactly why I want to share ten tips that will help you get through the holidays with much more peace and joy! If you're struggling with... -Lots of fear about what others expect f...

Annie is joining me for a conversation on all things medication! She's here to share her journey with antidepressants in the hope of helping fight the stigma of using medication as a recovery tool. You might remember Annie from past Q&A episodes, but today you'll get to know her personal story even better! We'll talk about: -Annie's history with anxiety and antidepressants -When she decided to...

It can be so discouraging to feel like you're not making any progress in your anxiety recovery journey, despite using all of the tips and tools. If you feel like you're not making any progress, I want you to know that you're not alone! Morgan Starr-Riestis is the creator and counselor behind Mind's Eye Guidance, and she's joining me to talk about all things anxiety recovery today! If you've ever w...

Angelle is a former Panic to Peace student with an inspiring story to share! Angelle struggled with anxiety for most of her life, but things worsened in her 20s when she started having daily panic attacks. Eventually, she struggled to leave her driveway without having a panic attack. But today, Angelle is here to share her success story with us! In this episode, we’ll talk about: -White-knuckling...

EMDR can be a very helpful tool for treating trauma and anxiety disorders! Elaine Evans is a therapist who has been using EMDR in her practice for ten years. Today, she's here to talk all things EMDR with us! If you've ever wondered... -What is EMDR? -Can EMDR be used to treat anxiety? -How does EMDR work? -How does it work for treating specific phobias (Elaine uses emetophobia and driving anxiety...

Recently, I went on my very first solo trip! And here's a bit of a spoiler... it was absolutely amazing! When I struggled with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia, I rarely did anything alone. The thought of going out, let alone going on a trip by myself, was unimaginable. And that's why I want to share the details of my solo trip with you! You'll see that despite having recovered from anxiet...

When I was struggling with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia, I did lots of pretending. And when I say lots, I mean every day! I didn’t want to allow myself to be human, and I certainly didn’t want to let others see that I didn’t have it all together. This pretending might sound like…  -Always saying you’re okay, even when you’re not  -Pretending you’re not anxious -Hiding the thi...

If you’ve spent any amount of time reading books about anxiety or searching about anxiety on social media, you’ve probably heard lots of myths about anxiety that just aren’t true! And these myths can often keep us stuck in the cycle of fear, self-doubt, and anxiety. So today I want to share some of these anxiety myths with you that are complete garbage!  If you’ve ever wondered… -Are panic at...

Learning to face fear, discomfort, and panic can be really difficult. That's why Aliza Shapiro is joining me to talk about it! Aliza is a therapist who focuses on all things anxiety disorders, and she has lots of wisdom to share on this topic. Aliza and I talk about: -How you can befriend fear and discomfort -Undoing the unhelpful messages we carry from childhood -The small steps you can take to o...

Let's talk about something I used to struggle with a whole lot... and that's wishing to go back to the version of yourself that didn't struggle with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia! You're not alone if your struggles make you wish you were the "old you", or someone else entirely! But in order to heal, we can't go back... we have to move forward. In this episode, we'll talk about: -Why goi...

Exposure therapy is such a valuable component of anxiety recovery, so in episode 93 of the podcast, we’ll take a deep dive into all things exposure therapy for anxiety! And you won’t want to miss this episode, because I have some helpful wisdom I’ve never shared before.  We’ll talk about: What exposure therapy is all about The 2 most important components of anxiety recovery Why exposures are...

In this episode of the podcast, you get to meet Nicole! Nicole is a former Panic to Peace student of mine with an amazing story to tell. Not only has Nicole come so far in her anxiety recovery journey, but she also shares how she's worked through the guilt, shame, and resentment that built throughout her 13-year struggle with panic and agoraphobia. In this episode, we talk about: How Nicole's peop...

Annie joins me in this week's episode to ask me some questions about my personal anxiety recovery journey! My hope is that by sharing my story with you, you'll realize just how capable you are of recovering from anxiety too. In this episode, we dive into: -The most difficult moments of my recovery journey -How I found motivation on my toughest days -When I turned a corner in my anxiety recovery -W...

Understanding why you're struggling with anxiety is so important. Because when you know why you're struggling, you have the insights that will help you begin creating a healthy relationship with it! So in this episode, I'll share 3 reasons why you might be struggling with anxiety. These reasons played a big role in my anxiety journey, too! In this episode, we talk about... -Building a healthy rela...

Andrea is a Panic to Peace student who's here to share her own anxiety success story! In this episode you'll meet Andrea, a former therapist turned personal trainer. We'll talk about her experience with intrusive thoughts and panic attacks, and how she formed a healthier relationship with OCD and anxiety. We'll dive into: -Andrea's first panic attack -How ERP therapy helped Andrea heal -Navigating...

Let's talk about the obstacles that might be getting in between you and anxiety recovery! In this episode, I'm going to share 8 actions that might be holding you back in your recovery journey. To make things even better, I'll provide you with some tips to overcome these unhelpful behaviors! If you often find yourself... -Not wanting to get out of your comfort zone -Overthinking the "why" of anxiet...

Welcome back to the second Q&A with Annie! This time, we'll dive into all things acceptance. Annie and I talk about what acceptance means, and how it can be used as a tool to recover from anxiety. Here, we'll cover: -What acceptance actually looks like -Annie's personal experience with acceptance -The role acceptance plays in anxiety recovery -Why acceptance isn't a one-size-fits-all approach...

If you're struggling with an anxiety disorder, you likely spend a lot of time living outside of the present moment. And this probably looks like worrying about the future like it's a full-time job! So in this episode, we'll talk about all things anticipatory anxiety: how to recognize it, navigate it, and change it! I'm going to share 8 tips and mindset shifts to help you overcome anticipatory anxi...

Jamie is a nurse practitioner who currently practices in an outpatient gynecological practice, and she spent twelve years working as a labor and delivery nurse! And today she's here with me to talk all things pregnancy anxiety! I met Jamie when I was working in healthcare, and I knew she would be the perfect person to speak on this topic. In this episode, you'll learn more about Jamie, and we'll t...