A Healthy Push

When you're working to recover from an anxiety disorder, it can be easy to get stuck on the idea of setbacks, how much progress you're making, and the fear of going "backwards". So Annie and I sat down and answered some of your questions on setbacks! Here are some things we chat about... Can you still feel anxious at times while healing? How to best deal with setbacks… I hadn’t had a strong panic...

I finally did something that I've been wanting to do for about a year now... I hiked Mount Washington by myself! Well... sort of! Things didn't go exactly as planned. I ended up feeling sick, anxiety showed up, and I made a decision that I really didn't want to make. Tune in to listen to hear the full story, and to get 8 tips that I'm sharing with you that will make facing hard things a little bit...

Perimenopause can be a tough transition for many women, especially as it often comes with heightened anxiety, but it doesn't have to be! On this episode I'm joined by Claudia Petrilli, Functional Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition Coach, creator of  The Hormone Rescue  program, and host of  Perimenopause Simplified  podcast, to delve into this much-needed conversation. Claudia...

I am so happy to welcome Maria back to the podcast! You might remember Maria from episode #60 where we caught up after she finished my program Panic to Peace. Maria struggled with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia for 30 years. Fast forward to now and things couldn't look more different - Maria is fully recovered and has found freedom from toilet anxiety! It was such a joy to reconnect with...

We’re doing another personal episode because I have some things that I want to fill you in on and share with you. But don’t worry, I'm gonna talk quite a bit about anxiety in this one! In this episode, I share how important it is not to treat yourself and your recovery like you're fragile. And this oftentimes means doing hard things while feeling anxious and learning to take anxiety with you, whic...

Is it really possible to recover from OCD without exposure therapy...? Yep! On this episode I'm joined by Christina Ennabe, a licensed therapist and coach who helps clients take the power back from Anxiety & OCD. Christina shares her unique journey, offering insights into OCD recovery without relying solely on traditional exposure therapy. Thankfully, there are many approaches and therapy type...

Experiencing panic attacks and want them to stop? This episode is for you! (It's also for you if you aren't experiencing panic because you're doing everything to try to avoid them at all costs and your life feels pretty limited!) Back when I was dealing with panic attacks, I tried everything to make them stop—breathing exercises, grounding practices, distraction techniques, you name it. While thes...

On this episode I am joined by my former student Corrie, who opens up about her incredible journey through anxiety, trauma, and self-discovery. Her story is a powerful reminder of how resilient we can be, even when life throws us some major curveballs. Corrie took my 10-week program Panic to Peace, and has made huge steps to work through excessive worry, fear, panic, trauma, and grief. Together we...

So recently my family hasn’t been able to catch a break from all the sicknesses! My 5-year-old, Amelia, had the worst of it when she caught norovirus, and it was the sickest she’s ever been! This sickness was super hard for her. After spending so much time feeling sick, she developed lots of what-if thoughts that sounded like… -What if I get sick at school? -What if I embarrass myself because I’m...

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...