201: Will Panic to Peace Really Work for Me? (Answering Your Biggest Questions)
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 other programs?What if I’m too “broken” or “too far gone?"What if I fail?What if the cost feels like too much?What’s the difference between the live and self-paced versions?You’ll hear real stories from past students who were once skeptical, scared, or convinced that recovery wasn’t possible for them, but who went on to make life-changing progress.If you’ve been on the fence about joining Panic to Peace, I hope this conversation helps you feel reassured, supported, and confident about what’s possible for you.SIGN UP FOR PANIC TO PEACE HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peace
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200: The Biggest Reasons I Struggled With Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Agoraphobia for 15 Years
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 stayed stuck in anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia for 15 years. Because let’s be honest, no one should have to struggle that long.If you’ve ever wondered why your recovery feels so hard or why progress seems slow, you might see yourself in my story. I’ll share the six biggest patterns that kept me stuck and how shifting them helped me finally move forward.Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:Why constantly searching for causes and quick fixes actually made things worseHow problem-solving and overanalyzing kept me from truly healingThe trap of “white knuckling” through anxiety and exposuresThe role unprocessed trauma and unhealthy coping strategies played in my struggleHow shame, perfectionism, and hiding my struggles led to isolationThe importance of actually supporting and caring for yourself in recoveryMost importantly, I want you to know this: healing doesn’t have to take years, and it doesn’t have to be so hard.SIGN UP FOR PANIC TO PEACE HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peaceCHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/the-biggest-reasons-i-struggled-with-anxiety-panic-disorder-and-agoraphobia-for-15-years
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199: The Hidden Emotional Struggles of Living with Anxiety: What No One Talks About
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 normal part of the recovery journey. I’ll share pieces of my own experience and what I hear from my students and clients all the time, so that you can feel seen, validated, and far less alone.I dive into:Why comparison (to your past self or others) can feel so crushing, and how to respond with compassion instead.How grief shows up in anxiety recovery and why acknowledging it is so important.The role of anger, hopelessness, and shame, and why they often signal deeper pain that needs attention.How isolation, exhaustion, and fear of the future make recovery feel even heavier.The truth about self-doubt, and the small but powerful flickers of hope that remind you healing is possible.If you’ve been carrying any of these emotions, I want you to know you are not broken and you are not failing. These feelings are part of the process, and with support and compassion, recovery is absolutely possible.SIGN UP FOR MY FREE LIVE CLASS - HOW TO BUILD TRUST & SAFETY IN YOURSELF: https://www.ahealthypush.com/trustGET ON THE PANIC TO PEACE WAITING LIST HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peaceCHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/hidden-emotional-struggles-of-anxiety
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198: Agoraphobia Recovery Story: Mila’s Journey of Facing Panic and Finding Freedom
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 itThe terrifying panic attack that struck while driving across a bridge in New YorkHow her world became smaller and smaller until she felt completely trappedThe turning point that led her to seek out community and supportWhy nervous system work, self-compassion, and small, consistent steps made such a difference in her recoveryThis conversation is raw, real, and full of hope. If you’ve ever felt alone in your struggle with anxiety or agoraphobia, Mila’s story will remind you that healing is possible and that you don’t have to face it all on your own.SIGN UP FOR MY FREE LIVE CLASS - HOW TO BUILD TRUST & SAFETY IN YOURSELF: https://www.ahealthypush.com/trustGET ON THE PANIC TO PEACE WAITING LIST HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peaceCHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/agoraphobia-recovery-story-mila
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197: From Decades of Anxiety & Panic to Finding Real Relief with P2P Student Louise
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 same exhausting cycle. She felt like something was fundamentally wrong with her, and that maybe she’d be dealing with panic forever.But this year, everything shifted.Inside Panic to Peace, Louise discovered what had really been keeping her stuck: the constant fight to “fix” herself, the endless search for strategies, and the lack of compassion for her own emotions. In this episode, she shares how learning to stop digging, practicing self-compassion, and approaching her experiences with more curiosity has helped her finally find real relief and trust in herself.We talk about:Louise’s decades-long struggle with panic and anxiety, and why strategies weren’t workingHow grief and unprocessed emotions can fuel anxietyThe mindset shifts that helped her stop trying to “fix” herself and start healingWhy self-compassion (and even letting herself cry!) has been so powerful in her recoveryThe wins she’s experienced in just a few months, and how she’s building confidence for the futureThis conversation is full of honesty, hope, and inspiration. Whether you’ve been struggling for months or decades, Louise’s story is a beautiful reminder that recovery is absolutely possible for you, too.SIGN UP FOR MY FREE LIVE CLASS - HOW TO BUILD TRUST & SAFETY IN YOURSELF: https://www.ahealthypush.com/trustGET ON THE PANIC TO PEACE WAITING LIST HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peaceCHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/from-decades-of-anxiety-panic-to-finding-real-relief-with-p2p-student-louise
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