235: Healing Your Nervous System: Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and JournalSpeak with Nicole Sachs, LCSW
11/05/2026 | 59 mins.
What if your chronic pain or persistent symptoms aren’t a sign that your body is broken, but a message that it’s trying to keep you safe? In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Nicole Sachs, LCSW, a world-renowned speaker, author, and the creator of JournalSpeak. Nicole has dedicated her life to helping people understand the "dance" between the mind and the body, and how our nervous systems can get stuck in a loop of fight-or-flight that manifests as physical pain, digestive issues, migraines, or even chronic anxiety and panic. If you’ve been doing "all the right things" but your body still feels stuck in distress, this conversation is for you. It’s time to shake the Etch-A-Sketch, clear your screen, and learn a new paradigm for healing. 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 A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/ GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/nicole-sachs
234: I'm Pregnant! Why I Chose to Have Another & What This Pregnancy Has Looked Like
04/05/2026 | 29 mins.
Have you ever been 100% certain about something for your life, only to have the universe present you with something that changes everything? For years, I told anyone who would listen that I would never have another child. My first experience with motherhood was a "mind-fuck" of unraveling, anxiety, and feeling like I sucked at being a mom. But after a divorce, a new relationship, and a lot of inner work, I found myself facing a choice I never thought I’d make. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I decided to have another baby at 38 and the reality of a pregnancy that has been anything but "glowy." I’m getting honest about the 25 weeks of all-day nausea, depression, and how I’ve used my own recovery tools to survive the trenches. 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 A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/ GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/im-pregnant
233: My Anxiety Recovery Journey: Q&A on Panic, Agoraphobia, and Healing
27/04/2026 | 47 mins.
Have you ever wondered if it’s actually possible to get to the "other side" of an anxiety disorder? I get asked about my personal recovery journey more than almost anything else. Even though I’ve been recovered for nearly a decade, looking back at where I was—a shell of a person, shaking, crying, and forcing myself to function through multiple panic attacks a day—still brings up so much emotion. In this special Q&A episode, Mari and I sit down to answer your most personal questions about my 15-year battle with severe panic disorder and agoraphobia. I’m sharing the raw truth about what my life looked like at its worst, the moment I realized I couldn't keep living that way, and what actually helped me find long-term, consistent healing. 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 A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/ GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/shannons-story
232: Recovered & Rambling: Shannon is Pregnant, Reality TV Dramas & Why Nervous System "Hacks" Are Bullshit
20/04/2026 | 44 mins.
Have you ever had to hold onto a secret so big it felt like it was consuming you, while also trying to navigate one of the hardest physical and emotional seasons of your life? Well, the secret is finally out: I'm pregnant! I’m actually 8 months along, and if I’m being honest, I’ve stayed quiet until now because this pregnancy has been a massive challenge. Between navigating severe sickness while running my Panic to Peace program and the mental hurdles that come with "doing it again" after a rough first experience seven years ago, I’ve been in the trenches. In this episode of Recovered and Rambling, Brittany and I are catching up on all the life things. We’re talking about the decision to have another baby and how recovery tools like sitting with uncertainty have been my saving grace this time around. 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 A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/ GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/rr3
231: The Overlap Between ADHD, Autism, and Panic Attacks: Healing Through Art with Demi Dawkins
13/04/2026 | 42 mins.
What if the "internal noise" you’ve been trying to silence isn’t a flaw, but a sign that your brain is simply wired differently? In this episode, I'm joined by artist Demi Dawkins for a vulnerable and eye-opening conversation about the intersection of neurodivergence and mental health. Demi shares her experience living with AuDHD (the overlap of Autism and ADHD) and how years of unexplained panic attacks and sensory overwhelm finally made sense once she understood her unique brain. If you’ve ever felt like your brain moves too fast, feels too "loud," or that traditional "calming" techniques like meditation just don't cut it, this episode is a permission slip to find your own path to peace. Demi explains how she traded the struggle of trying to be "normal" for the restorative power of creative flow. CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/resources TAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quiz A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/ GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/Audhd-and-art
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