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How do I recover from anxiety? How do I recover from panic disorder? How do I recover from agoraphobia? How do I overcome panic attacks? How do I find peace from my anxious and intrusive thoughts? How do I stop fearing and start actually living my life?
You might even be questioning whether or not recovering from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia is even possible! Whether you’ve been struggling for months, years, or even a decade or more, this is the show for you.
On the A Healthy Push Podcast, you’ll be learning practical, actionable, and healthy steps that will help you heal from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia and start living the life you’re worthy and deserving of living - a life of peace, joy, and freedom!
Each week, host Shannon Ireland shares the tips, tools, truths, and actions that helped her to overcome her 15-year journey with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia and start living the adventurous life that she lives today! Along with sharing her knowledge and inspiration, she interviews top mental health experts and former sufferers turned educators, to prove to you that recovery is possible and that you’re absolutely not alone (or crazy)!
Make sure to Subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode! And if you aren’t already following me on Instagram, make sure to follow me @ahealthypush.
And if you’d like to connect with me on a more personal level and get even more support, head on over to www.ahealthypush.com.
You might even be questioning whether or not recovering from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia is even possible! Whether you’ve been struggling for months, years, or even a decade or more, this is the show for you.
On the A Healthy Push Podcast, you’ll be learning practical, actionable, and healthy steps that will help you heal from anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia and start living the life you’re worthy and deserving of living - a life of peace, joy, and freedom!
Each week, host Shannon Ireland shares the tips, tools, truths, and actions that helped her to overcome her 15-year journey with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia and start living the adventurous life that she lives today! Along with sharing her knowledge and inspiration, she interviews top mental health experts and former sufferers turned educators, to prove to you that recovery is possible and that you’re absolutely not alone (or crazy)!
Make sure to Subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode! And if you aren’t already following me on Instagram, make sure to follow me @ahealthypush.
And if you’d like to connect with me on a more personal level and get even more support, head on over to www.ahealthypush.com.
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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 curtain on why flying feels so much scarier than anything else and why that fear is actually a bit of a trick our brains play on us. I’m sharing how I went from being the girl who was terrified, shaking, and crying at the gate to being someone who now flies internationally, even alone with my daughter, without that old "trapped" feeling running the show.JOIN MY NEXT LIVE CLASS - STOP AVOIDING & START LIVING: https://www.ahealthypush.com/livingTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/flying-anxiety
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 "fight or flight goggles" we put on, where everything feels urgent, and how to start shifting from survival mode back into a life that actually feels good to live.JOIN MY NEXT LIVE CLASS - STOP AVOIDING & START LIVING: https://www.ahealthypush.com/livingTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/high-achiever
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.GET ON MY EMAIL LIST HERE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624daf138d82793f8155490fTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/rambling2
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 share why the desperate need to outrun sensations like dizziness, sweating, or that "hit" of panic actually drains your energy and shrinks your world. If you’ve been waiting to feel "calm enough" or "ready enough" to reclaim your life, this episode is the healthy push you need to start building self-trust today!GET ON MY EMAIL LIST HERE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624daf138d82793f8155490fTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/avoidance
“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 anxiety recovery timeline. I share why focusing on "when" actually slows you down, why "zero anxiety" is the wrong goal, and how to shift your perspective to finally find the relief you’ve been searching for.CHECK OUT MY MINI-COURSES HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: www.ahealthypush.com/post/how-long
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 our tracks and the reason you feel the need to control every sensation in our bodies.I am joined by the incredible Julie McFadden, a hospice nurse and New York Times bestselling author known to millions as Hospice Nurse Julie. Julie has spent years at the bedside of the dying, and she brings a perspective that is grounded, compassionate, and believe it or not, deeply comforting. We aren't here to be morbid; we are here to take the "grip" out of the fear so you can start living your life again.--------------------------------------------------------HERE'S WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR BRAIN WHEN YOU'RE SPIRALING: https://ahealthypush.myflodesk.com/calmpanicTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/what-about-death
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 awkwardness of therapy "first dates," the reality of having no control as a mom, and why we’re both currently obsessed with the psychological warfare on The Traitors.HERE'S WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR BRAIN WHEN YOU'RE SPIRALING: https://ahealthypush.myflodesk.com/calmpanicTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/rambling1
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 this for years, and I know the absolute torture of feeling like you can't trust your own body. Today, I’m sharing my personal journey, the science behind the gut-brain connection, and how you can finally break the cycle of hypervigilance and reclaim your freedom.CHECK OUT MY MINI-COURSE - FREEDOM FROM TOILET ANXIETY: https://www.ahealthypush.com/toilet-anxietyTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/toilet-anxiety
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 who have been struggling for a while and are ready to understand why your recovery feels stalled and how to finally start moving forward.GET MY FREE GUIDE - WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR BRAIN WHEN YOU'RE SPIRALING: https://ahealthypush.myflodesk.com/calmpanicTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/q-and-a-with-mari
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 biology. In this episode, I share the personal practices I am leaning on right now to stay grounded when everything feels out of control.JOIN PANIC TO PEACE HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peaceTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/support-in-hard-times
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."EMDR is a really powerful way to look at symptoms and help people make progress a lot quicker than traditional talk therapy... because our brains and our nervous systems are complex." — Lilly Risch------------------------------------------------------------------JOIN PANIC TO PEACE HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peaceTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/emdr-therapy
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 eliminating every trigger; it’s about changing your internal response to discomfort. I want to help you reframe the panic not as a reaction to a dangerous world, but as a misfiring of a protective system that is simply trying a little too hard to keep you safe.GET ON THE PANIC TO PEACE WAITING LIST HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peaceTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/what-triggers-panic
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 beautiful look at the shift that happens when you stop fighting the feelings and start changing the way you talk to yourself. We talk about how she went from being housebound to navigating a four-day hospital stay with her child with a newfound sense of calm. If you feel stuck in the "noise" of anxiety, this conversation will show you exactly how Megan turned the volume down and reclaimed her life.SIGN UP FOR DRIVE WITH PEACE & CONFIDENCE HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/drive-with-peaceTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/anxiety-success-megan
1Agoraphobia 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 agoraphobia because I still do things,” this episode is for you.SIGN UP FOR DRIVE WITH PEACE & CONFIDENCE HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/drive-with-peaceCHECK OUT PANIC TO PEACE HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peaceA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/4-signs-of-agoraphobia
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!CHECK OUT MY COURSES HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/panic-with-perimenopause
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 finally found movement.JOIN MY AHP COACHING & COMMUNITY HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/communityTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/freedom-from-agoraphobia
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.What We Discussed:Humanizing motherhoodThe Perfectionist TrapThe Full Spectrum of FeelingsWhy "Hacks" Don't WorkThe Power of Self-TrustRupture and RepairConnect with Dr. Tuesday WattsFollow Dr. Tuesday for more honest, raw, and humanizing content on Instagram: @iamdrtuesdayCHECK OUT MY MINI-COURSES HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/stop-parent-anxiety
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.---------------------------------------------------CHECK OUT OVERCOMING PANIC ATTACKS: https://www.ahealthypush.com/symptomsCHECK OUT MY OTHER MINI-COURSES HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/stop-panic-attacks
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, Protector, and Wisdom) to support yourself and unwire the patterns that no longer serve you.CHECK OUT MY MINI-COURSES HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/it-wasnt-that-bad
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 finding what genuinely supports you and avoiding the quick fixes that lead to overwhelm and dependence!CHECK OUT MY OVERCOMING PANIC ATTACKS MINI-COURSE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/symptomsTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/anxiety-hacks-helpful
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why wpuld u say 'get on a dying areoplane' that make me feel worse?