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Do you ever feel like flying is the ultimate "test" of your recovery? Or something that you feel you're absolutely not ready for?

I know exactly how that feels because I used to be the person who put flying on a massive pedestal. I’d tell myself, "Sure, I can handle the grocery store now, but a plane? That’s different. That’s the ultimate trap." If you’ve ever felt like your progress doesn't count until you can get on a plane, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I’m pulling back the curtai...

Are you doing "all the things" but secretly dying on the inside?

Many high achievers and "Type A" personalities wear their productivity like armor. But what happens when that armor becomes too heavy to carry? In this episode, I’m joined by Jennifer Bohle, a therapist based in Colorado who specializes in helping perfectionists untangle their worth from their to-do lists.

We dive deep into why "rest" feels like a four-letter word to so many of us and why our brains convince us that if we stop moving, something bad will happen. Jennifer explains the "fi...

Why is it that we can sign up for the adrenaline of a new tattoo or riding a rollercoaster, but the idea of an unplanned panic attack feels like a 10/10 threat?

Logic doesn't always live here, but we do! This month, we’re rambling through the highs and lows of living a recovered life. From Brittany’s big NYC comeback to Shannon’s "I’m definitely dying" food poisoning saga, we’re looking at what it really means to stop controlling the unknown and start living anyway.

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Are you organizing your life around your goals and living life, or are you organizing it around the hope that you won’t feel anxious?

When we think of avoidance, we usually picture the big, external "no-go" zones: the highway, the crowded grocery store, or traveling far from home. But there is a much quieter, more insidious form of avoidance that keeps people stuck in the anxiety cycle for years: the avoidance of feeling.

In this episode, I peel back the curtain on why "managing" and "coping" can sometimes just be avoidance in disguise. I sh...

“How long until the anxiety goes away? How long until I can drive again? Am I going to be like this forever?”

If you are struggling with panic disorder or agoraphobia, these are likely the questions keeping you up at night. I know because I asked them too. But here is the truth: when we ask about "how long," we aren’t usually looking for a date on a calendar, we’re looking for hope that we aren't broken and healing is actually possible.

In this episode, I’m diving deep into the reality of the anxiet...

If the word ‘death’ makes your chest tighten, or if you’ve spent months body scanning and wondering ‘what if this is it,’ what if I told you that death isn’t the scary, painful monster we’ve been taught to fear?

In today’s episode, I am having a conversation that is not meant to scare you. In fact, it’s meant to do the exact opposite. For some who are struggling with health anxiety, panic disorder, or agoraphobia, the fear of death is the "silent engine" running in the background. It’s the intrusive thought that stops you in ou...

Is it possible to be "fully recovered" and still have anxious thoughts, or are we all just making it up as we go?

Welcome to the very first episode of Recovered & Rambling! This is a new monthly feature where I sit down with my right-hand person and friend, Brittany, for a completely unscripted, unfiltered conversation. Think of it as a "vibe check" on life, recovery, and the random stuff that keeps us laughing.

In this episode, we’re bridging the gap between my decade of recovery and Brittany’s more recent journey. We dive into the...

Have you ever been gripped by the fear that you wont make it to a bathroom in time?

In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that many people struggle with, but almost nobody talks about: toilet anxiety. Specifically, the distressing fear of pooping your pants in public or while "trapped" in situations like traffic or meetings.

If you’ve ever felt like your life revolves around the nearest restroom, I want you to know right now: you are not weird, you are not broken, and you are definitely not alone. I struggled with...

Have you ever felt like you’re a nervous wreck for absolutely no reason at all? Maybe you’re just sitting on the couch, watching a show, or grabbing a coffee, and suddenly your heart is racing and your brain is screaming "danger!" even though everything is fine. If you feel like your anxiety is "24/7" or you’re trapped by agoraphobia, this episode is for you.

Mari is back on the podcast today, and we are diving into some of your most "in the thick of it" questions. These aren't entry-level questions! These are for those of you wh...

What do you do when the world feels like it’s on fire, and your nervous system is simply running out of capacity to hold it all?

Today, I’m stepping away from the usual "teaching" and "fixing" to have a very honest, human-to-human check-in. If you are sensitive, empathetic, and anxiety-leaning, you’ve likely been feeling the weight of the world's chaos, uncertainty, and pain. It is heavy, it is exhausting, and quite frankly, it makes sense that you’re struggling.

I want to remind you that your dysregulation isn't a sign of weakness, it’s bio...

Have you ever felt like you've talked about your anxiety until you're blue in the face, yet the panic still feels "stuck" in your body?

In this episode, I'm joined by Lilly Risch, an expert EMDR therapist and consultant. We’re moving beyond traditional talk therapy to explore Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—a body-based modality specifically designed to target the root of panic and anxiety disorders.

​Is your search for a "reason" behind your panic actually the thing keeping you stuck?

When panic feels random and unpredictable, our natural human instinct is to figure out why. We scan our lives for patterns... asking what we ate, where we were, or what we were thinking, convinced that if we can just solve the mystery of the trigger, we can finally make the panic stop. In this episode, I explain why this constant monitoring is actually a trap that keeps your nervous system on high alert.

Recovery isn't about building a "panic-proof" life or...

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 white-knuckling her way through every single day just to show up for her two daughters.

Megan’s story is a beau...

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 living with panic disorder and agoraphobia for 15 years and the patterns I see every day in my work with clients and students.

If you’ve ever thought, “This can’t be agoraph...

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, 40s, or 50s. You are not crazy, and you are so much less alone than you think!

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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 social events, and rebuilding her self-trust.

We talk about the truth of anxiety recovery and why years of 'exposure therapy' and 'quick fixes' failed her, and how she fi...

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 impossible standards is the only way to find peace.

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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 the 10 essential, non-obvious things I did to finally stop experiencing panic attacks.

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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 system dysregulation, discussing how early experiences of chaos train your body to constantly scan for danger, making it difficult to relax, trust, and rest in adulthood. Jenn offers actionable insights into how to cultivate internal resources (The Nurturer...

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 through the noise and toxic positivity to give you honest, no-fluff answers on what truly helps and what might actually be keeping you stuck.

It’s all about fi...

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 understanding and acceptance."

In This Episode, I dive into:

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 tools for experiencing a quieter mind, and get a real taste of my teaching style.

This is just a sample of the support my community me...

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 of anxiety and dating. We explore where anxious attachment comes from, how it shows up in modern relationships (especially with avoidant partners), and the practical steps you can take to heal and build self-trust.

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 from the sport she loves. Bethany shares the raw details of reaching a breaking point, where the fear of letting her team and family down was overshadowed by the critical...

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, but that usually just adds stress instead of relief. I break down my simple, everyday practices that actually make a difference in supporting my mental health and presence:

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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 journey from growing up in a religious household, navigating depression, and discovering the power of relational therapy, to creating content that resonates with thousands online.

We explore:

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 with you.

In this episode, I’m giving you a peek into what’s been happening in my life, what I’v...

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 driving to the profound awakening that helped her heal. Her story is a testament to the power of slowing down, giving yourself grace, and finally learning to feel your emotions instead...

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, naming your emotions, tuning into sensations, and building a deeper connection with your body. You know… the things that seem too boring or basic to be effective, but are totall...

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:

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 strugg...

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 s...

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:

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.

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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 many of us have asked while struggling with anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia, like:

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 healing. I’ll help you understand why feeling more doesn’t mean failure, and how to gently reframe what’s happening in your mind and body as you...

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.

We talk about the difference between having friends and having community, why connection can feel so hard (or even inconvenient), and how our culture of individualism and instant gratification impacts our ability to...

If you’ve ever felt like your anxiety lives in your stomach, you’re not alone. Digestive issues like nausea, bloating, urgency, cramping, and food sensitivity are incredibly common, and incredibly frustrating, when you're dealing with anxiety and panic.

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with years of daily stomach symptoms, constant testing, food fear, and the anxiety spiral that so many of you know all too well.

We’ll dive into:

Let’s be honest... panic attacks freaking suck! Sometimes, you don’t need a mindset shift or a breathing technique, you just need someone to say, “Yep, this is really hard, and you’re not crazy for feeling this way.”

In this episode, I’m keeping it real. I’m sharing some of my most intense, emotional, and yes, even funny panic attack stories to remind you that you’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken. Whether you've had one panic attack or a thousand, this episode is for you. It's part rant, part real talk, part deep va...

Avoidance is something we all do, especially when it comes to anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia, but it’s also what keeps us stuck. So I've dedicated an entire conversation to unpacking avoidance: why it happens, how it shows up (even in sneaky ways), and what’s really at the root of it. Because I don't want you to stay stuck!

From fear of feeling to perfectionism and a lack of self-trust, I break down the most common reasons people avoid and helps you understand that avoidance isn’t weakness, it's a normal human response. Most importantly, I share...