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 very personal episode, I want to share some things with you that I've been struggling with......

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...

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 attacksThe role of exposure therapy Be sure to listen to the...

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...

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 depressionHow 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...

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. So in this episode I want to talk about the 5 things that shouldn't be indicators of your...

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 of 2023 to share some of her journey. Fast forward to now - Hannah is fully recovered from panic...

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 panicHow to not be seen as a burden in relationshipsNavigating conflict with a partner when feeling anxiousHow...

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...

In this episode, Maddy joins me to talk about anxiety in teenagers! Maddy is a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania who works with children, teens, and adults. Today, she’s sharing some insight on the topic of anxiety in teenagers. In this episode, we’ll talk about: What anxiety in teens looks likeSigns your teen might be struggling with anxiety How you can support your teenager who is struggling with anxiety Maddy has so much insight and wisdom to share on this topic! If you’re a parent,...

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...

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 sensitiveHow Louise discovered she was a highly sensitive personAre HSP's more prone to...

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...

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...

Kristen McNeely is an LMFT who primarily works with children who have ADHD, anxiety, and other emotional behavior disorders that result in challenging behaviors in the classroom. Because Kristen knows firsthand how much anxiety can impact children, she started her private practice to consult parents and provide support to their anxious kids.  And since Kristen’s area of expertise is in childhood anxiety, I couldn’t think of a better guest to have joining me today! Kristen will be answering...

On this episode of the podcast, I’ll be sharing three promises I made to myself when I recovered from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. Not only have these promises helped me keep pushing myself, but they have also helped me stay recovered for the past seven years!  If you’re looking for some insight into my own journey with severe anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia, and you’re wondering what it might look like to maintain anxiety recovery, this episode is for you!  And this...

There are often lots of mistakes that we unknowingly make along our anxiety recovery journeys! I know I made MANY mistakes throughout my journey, which is why it was so hard to shorten this list to just five. The mistakes I’m sharing with you in this episode are the ones I often see with my clients, students, and myself! And they’re also the ones that can keep you stuck and struggling, which is why I want to shed some light on these things and help you to keep moving forward on your recovery...

Emily is a former Panic to Peace student who has struggled with driving anxiety and panic attacks for years. After experiencing a panic attack on the highway, she started avoiding highways altogether. This avoidance slowly grew over time, eventually making the shortest of drives feel really difficult.  But today, Emily is here to share her amazing anxiety success story! Emily recently went on a road trip across the country for her sister’s wedding, which is something she never thought she...

We talk about agoraphobia all the time on the podcast, but it’s been a while since we’ve talked about what it means to struggle with agoraphobia. The reality is that agoraphobia is often very misunderstood. Most people think that agoraphobia is simply a disorder that prevents you from leaving your house… but there are lots of people struggling who leave their house all the time! Understanding what agoraphobia is and what it looks like is so important because that understanding is what helps...

Nadia is a psychotherapist, wife, stepmom, and anxiety expert! Mental health is one of her passions, and that’s exactly why she’s here to talk with us about high-functioning anxiety! Although it’s not a formal diagnosis, many people, especially women, struggle with high-functioning anxiety.  Many of us with high-functioning anxiety try to hide our struggles. On the outside, we might be organized, successful, and confident, but on the inside, we might feel the complete opposite. And since we...

Let's chat about the difficult emotions that come along with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. We’ll talk about the often-overlooked emotions we experience when we’re struggling, and how we can begin to navigate them in a healthy way.  If you’ve experienced anger, sadness, and shame for how anxiety has affected you and your life, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Navigating anxiety can be extremely difficult, but it won’t always look this way.  We’ll talk about… The tough...

You might’ve heard of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy before… but do you know what it actually is? If not, you’re in the right place! I had so many questions about IFS, which is why I reached out to Emily. Emily Powell is a pre-licensed mental health therapist who loves the IFS approach, and she joins me to talk about all things IFS therapy. A quick spoiler alert... I had so many ah-ha moments throughout this conversation and really fell in love with this approach to healing! If you’ve...

I struggled with airplane anxiety for years! I'd often feel trapped and experience full-blown panic on airplanes, which made me want to avoid them altogether. But nowadays, I fly often, and I do it with so much ease! After taking dozens of panic-free flights, it's time I share my airplane anxiety journey with you! We'll talk about... -What airplane anxiety looked like for me (and so many others!) -The what-Ifs that were keeping me stuck -The shifts that helped me overcome airplane...

Emily De La Torre is a mom and therapist who has worked in private practice for over eight years. Now, she uses her online platform to talk about all things slow childhood, reclaiming childhood, and simple ways to scale back on all the noise accompanying the parenting space.  Today you’ll get to know Emily and why she believes a slow childhood is essential to the mental health of parents and children alike. In this episode, we’ll cover… -What slow childhood actually means -Eliminating...