A Healthy Push

If you've ever wondered... Is the dizziness I'm experiencing "just" anxiety, or is something else going on? This episode is for you! In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Madison Oak, a vestibular physical therapist who specializes in dizziness and vertigo. And it was an incredibly interesting and insightful conversation that I hope you'll find helpful! Here are some things we cover in this episode...

Ever worry that anxiety is going to make you go crazy? Do you worry about losing your mind, or having to be admitted into an inpatient unit? If you struggle with this fear - you're not alone or weird. This fear is VERY common! And it's one I struggled with immensely when I was struggling with panic disorder and agoraphobia. So, in this episode, I'm diving into: Why these feelings/this fear is expe...

On this weeks episode, I welcome back Annie, a former Panic to Peace student turned lifelong friend! We catch up on everything that's been going on in Annie's life, as well as her relationship with anxiety, panic and agoraphobia. Here are some things we cover in this episode: Annie's history with anxiety, panic disorder and agoraphobia How she managed a recent major life change (moving from CA to...

Let's talk about one of my favorite parts of A Healthy Push, and something that is especially personal to me: Panic to Peace! Over the past 3 years, my 10-week Panic to Peace program has helped hundreds of people overcome their anxious thoughts, symptoms, panic attacks, and fears. Ultimately, allowing them to achieve long-term healing, and experience more joy, peace and freedom.  Here are som...

In this episode, I'm joined by Claire, a licensed therapist and former Panic to Peace student! We go through Claire's journey with anxiety and panic disorder, and how she has managed to navigate all of it! Here are some things we cover in this episode: Claire's history with anxiety and panic disorder What has and hasn't worked for her in dealing with panic (spoiler alert - exposure therapy DIDN'T...

2024 has undoubtedly been the most challenging year of my life. But, even amongst all of the challenges, I still kept up with everything in my business... This podcast, social media, teaching hundreds of students in my courses and in my Panic to Peace program, and sending my weekly newsletters. Going into 2025, I'm continuing to deliver you all of these things, plus a brand new anxiety recovery co...

This is an episode that I never thought I’d be recording… You might already be aware that I’ve been struggling quite a bit this year, and I haven’t really shared specifics, but I’m sure you may have already come to some conclusions of your own. And honestly, I don’t really feel ready to talk about what I’ve been going through, but the reality is that I don’t feel that I’m ever going to be ready to...

Jessica's story is a little different than what you typically hear on the podcast... She never struggled with anxiety until she had a random panic attack in a mall in 2023. After experiencing one panic attack, it quickly led to her restricting, limiting, and avoiding - especially driving. And like many, she desperately sought out a solution to make the panic attacks stop. She joined Panic to Peace...

In this episode, I'm diving into a topic that might surprise you—it’s a little different from what we typically discuss... I’m sharing 4 things I mostly stay away from to ease anxiety . While these aren’t quick fixes or magic solutions (because you know I don’t believe in those), they’re part of creating a healthier relationship with yourself and anxiety. Here are some things I cover in this episo...

I have to say it… There’s lots of terrible anxiety advice on social media and the internet! And it’s often the really bad advice that goes viral and you see get repeated over and over. So in this episode, I dive into some of the tips, tools, and hacks I recommend steering clear of... and you just might be surprised by some of these! Here are some things I cover in this episode: How quick fixes and...

If you've ever wondered if your childhood has impacted your relationship with anxiety now, this episode is for you! Amber Trejo, integrative trauma therapist and coach who specializes in childhood trauma, joins me to chat about childhood trauma. Together, we chat about: What childhood trauma can look like (including more subtle ways it shows up that we often overlook or don't consider to be trauma...

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 exper...

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 d...

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 pract...

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 f...

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...

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 sc...

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 peop...

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 repla...

So often I hear from people struggling with anxiety... "I feel like nobody understands what I'm going through." Or, "I feel like nobody knows how to help me, especially when I'm feeling anxious." And I absolutely get it! It definitely can feel tricky to get the support you need when you’re feeling anxious or experiencing a panic attack. And ya know what, supporting someone with anxiety or panic ca...

In this episode, I sat down with Brittany, an inspiring mom from Pennsylvania who shares her story of living with anxiety and how she's working to overcome panic attacks. Brittany joined the Panic to Peace program in January 2024 and has made incredible progress in her journey toward healing! Together, we spoke about: How she went from being so "carefree" and adventurous to experiencing lots of pa...

Let’s talk about depersonalization and derealization, aka DPDR! These are a couple of anxiety symptoms that can feel really uncomfortable, weird, and scary, so in this episode I want to share some insights and practical tips with you that will help to make these symptoms a lot less scary and more manageable to work through! Tune in to hear more about what DPDR is, some truths about disassociation,...

Rachel took my Panic to Peace program back in January of 2024. She struggled for over a decade with feeling unsafe in her own body, being afraid of her thoughts and feelings, and derealization. And when she joined the program, she had just experienced the darkest time in her recovery journey. After lots of dedication, consistent healthy steps, and a commitment to feeling her feelings, she's living...

Since you hit play on this episode, I’m gonna assume it's because you’re struggling with the fear of passing out... Maybe you have actually passed out and you fear it happening again, or you’ve never passed out but you’re really really scared of it happening. Well! This is a fear that I struggled with for years, so you’re in the right place! In this episode, I'm sharing lots of helpful insights, a...

I absolutely love reconnecting with my Panic to Peace students and hearing about all the amazing progress they're making and the incredible lives they're living! On this episode I chatted with Sadie, who took the program in January 2024, and her journey since then has been nothing short of inspiring. Sadie particularly struggled with driving anxiety, but with right tools, hard work, and perseveran...