230: Flying Anxiety Explained: Why Flying Feels So Much Scarier Than Anything Else
06/04/2026 | 23 mins.
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/living 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/flying-anxiety
229: The "High Achiever" Trap: Why Perfectionism Leads to Burnout with Jennifer Bohle
30/03/2026 | 51 mins.
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/living 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/high-achiever
228: Recovered & Rambling: Big Wins, Brains That Make No Sense, Food Poisoning, & Doctor's Appointments
23/03/2026 | 48 mins.
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/624daf138d82793f8155490f 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/rambling2
227: The Truth About Panic & Avoidance (That No One Talks About)
16/03/2026 | 21 mins.
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/624daf138d82793f8155490f 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/avoidance
226: How Long Does It Take to Recover from Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder?
09/03/2026 | 19 mins.
“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-classes 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: www.ahealthypush.com/post/how-long
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