A Healthy Push

What do you do when your world becomes so small that even the second floor of your own home feels like a place you need to escape? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Megan, a graduate of my Panic to Peace program, to talk about the raw reality of agoraphobia. Megan shares the "underwater" feeling of her first traumatic panic attack during an MRI and how her life eventually shrank until she was...

Agoraphobia doesn’t always look like being housebound (pst, it often doesn't). In this episode, I’m breaking down 4 common (and often overlooked) signs of agoraphobia , especially for people who are still “doing life..." going to work, running errands, traveling, or showing up for others, but feel like their world is quietly shrinking on the inside. I share from both my personal experience of livi...

Is your anxiety suddenly through the roof, are you easily irritated, or do you feel a persistent sense of "something is off" and you just don't know why? I sat down with the amazing Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi, a physician specializing in menopause, who brings both professional expertise and deeply personal experience to the table. This conversation is an absolute must-listen if you're in your mid-30s, 4...

Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same anxiety cycle? If you've tried everything and are ready for real change, you need to hear this! I’m sitting down with Bella , an incredible success story from the Healthy Push Community , to share her raw, honest journey. Bella was once totally housebound, experiencing constant panic, and grappling with a history of trauma. Now, she's driving, going to so...

Do you constantly worry about making the "right choice" for your kids and fear that you're going to "mess them up?" I was so excited to talk with Dr. Tuesday Watts, a psychologist and incredible advocate for maternal mental health, to dive into the messy, raw, and unspoken parts of motherhood that fuel our anxiety. We tackle the toxic idea of "perfectionism" head-on and share why dropping the impo...

Are you tired of living in the overwhelming fear of your next panic attack? I spent over a decade deeply struggling with panic attacks, sometimes multiple times a day. I felt defeated, frustrated, and ended up in the emergency room more than once. The constant worry about panic attacks became a heavy fear that ran my entire life. I don't want anyone to suffer like I did, which is why I'm sharing t...

Is your adult anxiety rooted in your childhood environment? Many people minimize their childhood experiences, thinking, "It wasn't that bad." In this episode, therapist Jenn Shields joins me to explain how living in chaotic or emotionally inconsistent homes forces children to develop survival patterns that turn into adult challenges like people-pleasing and perfectionism. We break down nervous sys...

Do you ever get overwhelmed by the absurd amount of anxiety advice floating around? All the tips, the hacks, the must-do routines? How do you tell the difference between what's actually helpful and what's just total BS? In this Q&A episode, I sit down with Mari (my podcast editor) to go through your questions about popular anxiety and panic advice. We dive into common suggestions, cutting thro...

Do you ever get a sudden rush of intense physical sensations and immediately think, "What's wrong with me?" or "Am I dying?" In this episode, I dive into the specifics of panic attacks and panic disorder, explaining that understanding what’s happening in your body is one of the most powerful steps toward healing. It’s not about "fixing" yourself with tools and hacks, but about "less doing, more un...

Ever feel stuck in a loop of hypervigilance, constantly on edge and scanning for threats? If so, this episode gives you an exclusive "sneak peek" into the exact kind of coaching that happens every week inside my Healthy Push Coaching & Community ! I'm sharing one of my full weekly live teachings on how to break this exhausting cycle and finally start to feel safe again. You’ll learn practical...

Do you find yourself constantly overthinking in new relationships, fearing abandonment, or needing immediate resolution after every minor conflict? As someone who is formerly (and sometimes still a little bit!) anxiously attached, I know this feeling all too well. That's why I was so excited to sit down with psychotherapist Emma for a deep dive into the challenging (and often painful) intersection...

Have you ever felt the immense pressure to keep pushing forward, even when your mind and body are screaming for a break? What happens when the thing that once brought you joy becomes a source of overwhelming stress and anxiety? In this incredibly vulnerable and inspiring episode, I sit down with professional soccer player Bethany Balcer to discuss her recent decision to take a mental health break...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the advice, routines, and “shoulds” about how to feel better (aka less anxious)? In this episode, I share why doing less, not more, is often the key to feeling grounded, calm, and supported, especially when life feels chaotic. As a divorced mom running a business, I know how tempting it is to pile on routines, strategies, and wellness hacks to “fix” ourselves, b...

Have you ever wondered why being “present” feels so impossible sometimes? Why mindfulness exercises feel like one more thing on your to-do list instead of a genuine way to connect with life? In this episode of A Healthy Push Podcast , I sit down with John-Paul, a therapist and content creator who blends psychology, spirituality, and mindfulness in a unique, practical way. John-Paul shares his jour...

I’m so excited to sit down with you in this episode and just share some life updates. Lately, I’ve been thinking… I might be a little addicted to chaos. Yep, I said it! I’m constantly juggling things and not just little stuff, but big projects, personal updates, and all the things that come with running A Healthy Push. Somehow, I’m still finding ways to keep moving forward and I want to share that...

Have you ever felt like anxiety came out of nowhere and completely took over? This week's guest, Elizabeth, shares her powerful story of going from a fiercely independent, active life to being suddenly debilitated by panic attacks and physical sensations that left her feeling like her "body was on fire." Elizabeth opens up about her journey over the past year, from frantic ER visits and avoiding d...

Let’s be real… when you’re struggling with anxiety, panic, or feeling disconnected from your body, it’s so easy to fall into the trap of chasing quick fixes. But what if the real magic comes from the simple, not-so-flashy stuff? In this episode, I’m joined by Courtney Kramer, an IFS and somatic therapist, and we’re talking all about the foundational tools that actually help... like observation, na...

One of the most common fears I hear is: What if Panic to Peace doesn’t work for me? And I get it! When you’ve been struggling with anxiety, panic disorder, or agoraphobia for so long, doubt and fear can feel overwhelming. So in this episode, I’m answering the biggest questions I get about Panic to Peace, including: What if I join and it doesn’t work? How is Panic to Peace different from therapy or...

I can hardly believe this is the 200th episode of A Healthy Push Podcast ! 🎉 When I first started, I had no idea what I was doing. I just knew I wanted to share my story in hopes it could help others. And now, 200 episodes later, I’m more grateful than ever for this community and the work I get to do alongside you! In this special, personal episode, I’m opening up about the real reasons why I sta...

When you’ve been struggling with anxiety, panic disorder, or agoraphobia for a while, it’s not just the fear that weighs on you. There are so many heavy emotions that creep in... comparison, grief, anger, hopelessness, shame, isolation, exhaustion, fear of the future, and self-doubt. In this episode, I’m getting really honest about these emotions, how they often show up, and why they’re actually a...

What happens when panic and anxiety take over so much of your life that even walking to the mailbox feels impossible? In this powerful conversation, former Panic to Peace student Mila shares her journey through anxiety, panic attacks, and agoraphobia, and how she slowly began rebuilding self-trust and freedom. We dive into: Experiencing anxiety as early as childhood and the shame that came with it...

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve tried everything to overcome panic and anxiety but nothing seems to work, you’re going to connect so deeply with today’s conversation. Louise, a Panic to Peace graduate from Australia, has been navigating panic and anxiety since her teens. For decades she tried it all... therapy, strategies, exposure, meditation, journaling, yoga, only to find herself stuck in the s...

This week’s episode is extra special because I’m joined by someone who knows this world really well, both personally and professionally. Mari is not only my podcast editor (so she’s behind the scenes every single week!), but she’s also someone who’s recovered from panic disorder and agoraphobia. In this episode, Mari and I sit down for a Q&A and answer some of the biggest questions that so man...

Does it ever feel like the more you work on healing, the worse your anxiety gets? Like you're finally taking action, doing the hard things, and showing up for yourself, yet your symptoms feel louder, your panic shows up more often, and it’s just... overwhelming? In this episode, I’m walking you through 5 powerful reasons why this reaction is not a setback, it’s actually a sign of real progress and...

So many of us are feeling disconnected, lonely, and unsure of how to build meaningful support, and if you struggle with anxiety, panic disorder, or agoraphobia, this can feel even more intense. In this episode, I’m joined by writer, poet, and integrative health coach Casey Molina for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about the role true community plays in our mental and emotional well-being...