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 around men's mental health Daniel's journey is nothing short of inspiring, make sure to listen to the full episode for all the insights! SIGN UP FOR MY FREE 60 MINUTE MASTERCLASS - 5 SHIFTS YOU NEED MAK ..read more

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 "no reason"? How to navigate panic attacks The role of exposure therapy Be sure to listen to the full episode for lots of practical insights and strategies to navigate panic attacks. SIGN UP FOR MY ..read more

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 towards feeling more at ease with exercise. SIGN UP FOR MY FREE 60 MINUTE MASTERCLASS - 5 SHIFTS YOU NEED MAKE TO OVERCOME ANXIETY, PANIC DISORDER, & AGORAPHOBIA: https://ahealthypush.myflodesk.com/g ..read more

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 And so much more goodness! Make sure to tune into the full episode to hear all of the helpful information that Alison has to share. SIGN UP FOR MY FREE 60 MINUTE MASTERCLASS - 5 SHIFTS YOU NEED MAKE ..read more

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 not be seen as a burden in relationships Navigating conflict with a partner when feeling anxious How to support a partner with anxiety without enabling them And so much more! You’ll want to make sure ..read more

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 -How Panic to Peace has helped Kristina begin to heal  -Kristina's advice to anyone struggling with anxiety And so much more! Make sure to tune into the full episode to hear all of the details o ..read more

When you’re working to heal from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia, there are often lots of unknowns. You might constantly have thoughts that sound like… What if I never get better? What if I get worse? What if things always look like how they do right now? …And these thoughts can become pretty intrusive. When we hear the term ‘intrusive thought’, we often immediately jump to OCD. But many of these thoughts are simply caused by the fears that come along with recovering from panic disorder and agoraphobia. In this episode, we’ll talk about the difference between the two, and what we c ..read more

Louise joins me to talk about what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP)! As a highly sensitive person herself, Louise has lots of insight and wisdom to share on the topic. After a period of burnout in 2013, Louise learned that she was an HSP. Today, she coaches people on how they can reduce overwhelm and make everyday life easier!  Together, we’ll talk about… What it means to be highly sensitive How Louise discovered she was a highly sensitive person Are HSP's more prone to anxiety? Practical tips for navigating life (and making life easier) as an HSP You’ll want to make ..read more

You might be used to hearing me talk about the importance of taking healthy action by now… but have you ever wondered, “Shannon, what the heck does healthy action even look like?”. If so, you’re going to love this episode!  Today I’m sharing what taking healthy action looks like, and how it leads to real healing from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. You'll learn how healthy action was the key to my anxiety recovery journey, and how it will be for yours, too.  We’ll talk about… Everything you need to know about healthy action Why anxiety recovery happens in small steps 8 sma ..read more

Scarlett is a former Panic to Peace student with an amazing story to share! Scarlett struggled with panic attacks for years, but things became a whole lot worse for her during the pandemic. She started to struggle with agoraphobia and emetophobia for the first time in her life, and she had very little support from medical professionals. This might be a bit of a spoiler… but today, Scarlett travels with her family and does many of the things she thought she’d never be capable of. And now she’s here to share her story with you! Today we’ll talk about… How panic attacks began to shrink Scarlett ..read more