A Healthy Push

If you feel like you can’t go into grocery stores, drive on the highway, or sit in a restaurant without spiraling, you probably think those places are the problem. For years, I was convinced that traffic was my enemy and being far from home was "dangerous."
But in this episode, I’m sharing the realization that changed everything for me: Panic disorder and agoraphobia aren't actually about places, they are about the fear of fear.
I’m diving deep into why our brains create these false associations and how we can start to break the cycle of avoidance. If your world has felt like it's shrinking, this episode is for you.

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Are you doing nervous system regulation wrong or have you just been sold the wrong version of it?
I sat down with somatic therapist and nervous system regulation coach Sarah Levy to finally break this down in a way that actually makes sense. We're talking about what regulation really means, why the goal was never to feel calm all the time, and why so many people feel like they're failing at this work even when they're trying so hard.
We also get into the somatic side of things — what it looks like to reconnect with your body when body sensations feel scary, why your favorite grounding tools might not be working, and the one place Sarah always recommends starting when everything else feels like too much.
This one is practical, validating, and so incredibly needed.
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Have you ever felt like you’re working harder at recovery than anyone else, yet you’re still not getting anywhere?
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the mistakes I made during my own journey. For a long time, I thought that if I just "tried harder," I’d get better faster. But I eventually learned that anxiety recovery isn't about effort—it’s about the approach. I’m sharing these pitfalls today so you can stop blaming yourself and start finding a clearer, more compassionate path forward.

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Do you ever feel like you’re working at 110% capacity, yet you still end your day feeling like a failure because you didn't check every single box on your list?
I know that feeling of being "stuck in the do" all too well. It’s a relentless cycle where we try to out-perform our insecurities, only to end up emotionally and physically exhausted. In this episode, I sit down with Shailyn Waites to deconstruct the Perfectionism-Shame-Burnout Cycle. Shai explains that perfectionism is often a defense mechanism—a way to gain control when we feel unsafe or unworthy.
Whether you’re a retired athlete, a corporate climber, or someone navigating the high-pressure world of anxiety recovery, this conversation will help you understand why "trying harder" is usually the thing keeping you stuck.

HERE'S WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR BRAIN WHEN YOU'RE SPIRALING: https://ahealthypush.myflodesk.com/calmpanic
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Have you ever found yourself taking a 20-minute detour just to avoid a single bridge, or white-knuckling the steering wheel at a red light, convinced you won’t "make it" until it turns green?
I spent years in that exact cycle. Living in Maine, I was surrounded by highway exits that were only two miles apart—yet even those two minutes felt like absolute torture. I would obsessively tell myself, "I just need to make it to the next exit," only to pass it and start the mental spiral all over again. If you’ve been avoiding certain routes, mapping out every pull-over spot, or needing a "safe person" in the car just to get to the store, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why driving feels so life-limiting right now. Spoiler alert: It’s not actually about your ability to drive. It’s about the fear of being stuck, trapped, and unable to handle the anxiety if it shows up. Whether you struggle with highways, planes, or trains, the core mechanics are the same, and once you understand them, you can start taking the healthy steps to get your freedom back.

HERE'S WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR BRAIN WHEN YOU'RE SPIRALING: https://ahealthypush.myflodesk.com/calmpanic
TAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quiz
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