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A Healthy Push

Shannon Ireland

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.

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#250
Monday · 30 min
250: Hills I Will Die on as Someone who Struggled with Anxiety, Panic Disorder, & Agoraphobia for 15 Years
Have you ever been told to "just face your fears" or "regulate your nervous system," only to feel more dysregulated and more like a failure when it didn't work? I spent 15 years in the trenches of panic disorder and agoraphobia, and I heard it all. Now, I’m sitting down to share the "hills I would die on," the non-negotiable truths about recovery that I’ve learned from my own life and from working with hundreds of students. We’re moving past the black-and-white, "all-or-nothing" advice you see on Instagram and getting into the nuance of what actually brings long-term peace. DOORS OPEN IN SEPTEMBER FOR PANIC TO PEACE. LAST TIME UNTIL SEPT 2027: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peace 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/hills
#249
August 17 · 22 min
249: Why Agoraphobia & Panic Disorder Isn’t Actually About Places
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. TAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quiz PANIC TO PEACE STARTS SEPTEMBER 2026. GET ON THE WAITLIST HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peace A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/ GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/pd-and-agoraphobia
#249
August 10 · 47 min
249: What Nervous System Regulation Actually Means (And What Everyone Gets Wrong) with Sarah Levy
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. TAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quiz PANIC TO PEACE STARTS SEPTEMBER 2026. GET ON THE WAITLIST HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peace A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/ GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/sarah-levy
#247
August 3 · 24 min
247: Mistakes I Made in Anxiety Recovery So You Don’t Have To
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. 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/mistakes-i-made
#246
July 27 · 45 min
246: The Perfectionism Cycle: Why Your "Hustle" Leads to Burnout with Shailyn Waites
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 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/burnout
#245
July 20 · 25 min
245: Bridges, Traffic, and Left Turns: Why Driving Anxiety Isn’t Actually About Driving (And How to Fix It)
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 A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/ GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/fixing-driving-anxiety
#244
July 13 · 42 min
244: Recovered & Rambling: I'm Back (Sort Of): Shannon's Birth Story & Postpartum Update
How is he a month old already?! I genuinely don't know. It has been over a month since I've sat down at this mic, and even longer since I've sat down with Brittany, and in this episode we're finally catching up on everything, my labor and delivery with Colin, the scary shoulder dystocia moment that I will genuinely never get out of my head, and what this last month of postpartum has actually been like. I get into how different this whole experience has felt going from one kid to two versus the sheer terror of going from zero to one. We talk about breastfeeding and oversupply (again) and sleep deprivation and the very real challenge of trying to take care of a newborn while also making sure Amelia doesn't feel like she got completely deprioritized. I also get honest about the boredom of these early newborn weeks, the identity shift, and how even a solid relationship gets tested when a baby enters the picture. And through basically all of it, I keep coming back to the same thing I talk about in my own recovery and with so many of you: control. What I can't control, what I don't need to control, and just how much more peaceful it is when I actually let that go. This one's a ramble in the best way. Grab your coffee, or your baby carrier, and let's catch up. Also in this episode: an update on my coaching community and Panic to Peace, which is opening again in a couple of months! Just a little reminder, even though I've been quieter on social, I'm still so here for you in all the ways that matter. Here's where to find me and get some support while I'm easing back in: 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/rr6
#243
July 6 · 48 min
243: Why You Can’t Ask for Help: Hyper-Independence with Kelsey Wood
Do you pride yourself on being the capable one? The one who handles the house, the kids, and the career without ever asking for a hand? For a long time, I wore my independence like a badge of honor. But as I’ve learned through my own journey and therapy, there is a big difference between being independent and being hyper-independent. In today’s episode, I’m joined by therapist Kelsey Wood. Kelsey specializes in childhood trauma and works specifically with women who feel like they have to do it all on their own. We’re digging into the "Big V" word—vulnerability—and why, for so many of us, letting people in feels physically unsafe. If you are exhausted, burnt out, and tired of being "the strong one," this episode is for you. 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/hyper-independence
#242
June 29 · 23 min
242: When Anxiety Robs You: Navigating Grief, Anger, and the "Small Life" Trap
Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, "How did things get so small?" I know that feeling all too well. I know the sting of looking at the calendar and seeing all the weddings, vacations, and job opportunities you’ve said "no" to. It feels like anxiety hasn't just been a struggle; it feels like it has robbed you. Robbed you of years, of confidence, and of the version of yourself that used to feel so free. In this episode, we’re talking about something that doesn't get nearly enough space in the recovery conversation: Grief. We’re diving into the sadness, the anger, and the "un-fairness" of it all. But more importantly, I’m sharing why this grief is actually a sign of how much you care—and how you can start moving forward without leaving yourself behind. 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/navigating-grief-from-anxiety
#241
June 22 · 42 min
241: Why Do I Struggle with Anxiety? A Look at 3 Major Contributors with Debbie Missud
Have you ever sat there analyzing your own brain, wondering, "Why is this happening to me? Why does my anxiety feel so much more intense than everyone else's?" I know that spiral all too well. It’s easy to feel like you’re just "broken" or genetically "screwed," but the truth is usually much more complex—and much more compassionate—than that. In today’s episode, I’m joined by therapist Debbie Missud to talk about the biopsychosocial factors that actually contribute to anxiety. We aren't here to put you in a box or give you a label. We’re here to help you understand your origins so you can stop the self-blame and start responding to your body in a way that actually helps. 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/anxiety-factors-with-debbie
#240
June 15 · 52 min
240: Recovered & Rambling: We Tried All the Anxiety Hacks So You Don't Have To (Part 1)
Have you ever spent money on something that promised to stop a panic attack in its tracks and felt completely let down when it didn't? Same. We are back for another Recovered and Rambling, and this one is equal parts comical and genuinely helpful. We are rating the most popular anxiety tools from our own recoveries — what actually helped, what was a total waste of money, and what the wellness industry is getting completely wrong. From breathing exercises and thought challenging to quick fixes, safety behaviors, distraction, and more — nothing is off limits and nothing is sugarcoated. Because when you're in the trenches, you'll try anything. And someone should have warned you about some of this stuff sooner. This is Part 1 and yes, there is homework. It's just not the kind that costs $60. 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/rr5
#239
June 8 · 21 min
239: How Much Does Your Mindset Actually Matter in Anxiety Recovery?
Have you ever felt like your brain is just fundamentally "broken "and like everyone else can recover from anxiety, but you’re the one glitch in the system? I’ve been there. For over a decade, my mindset was absolute garbage. I didn't just have anxiety; I believed I was anxiety. I thought I was born this way, doomed by genetics, and that recovery simply wasn’t an option for me. In this episode, we’re diving into the messy, often frustrating topic of mindset. We see two extremes online: one side tells you to "just think positive" (which feels dismissive and infuriating), and the other says mindset doesn't matter because it's purely a nervous system issue. I don't agree with either. Mindset isn't a magical cure, you can't logic your way out of a panic attack, but it is the absolute gatekeeper of your recovery. It determines whether you get back up after a setback or if you stay stuck in the "square one" trap. 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/mindset-matter
#238
June 1 · 55 min
238: 30 Years of Panic and Agoraphobia — Former P2P student Lauri's Story of Finally Finding Her Way Out
What does it actually look like to spend 30 years hiding panic disorder and agoraphobia from everyone around you and then finally decide you're done? In this episode, I sit down with Lauri, a former Panic to Peace student and current community member, for one of the most honest and moving recovery conversations yet. Lauri's story started with a panic attack at a client dinner that she didn't even recognize as a panic attack. What followed was three decades of a world that kept getting smaller... avoided highways, relying on safe people, safety behaviors, and a level of shame so deep she hid it from the colleagues she worked alongside for 20 years. Lauri opens up about what it felt like to hit her lowest point, why she stayed stuck for so long, and what finally shifted when she found a community of people who actually understood. She talks about her three C's of healing, the small steps that led to big ones, and what it felt like to take a five-day trip and think... I'm finally living again. GET ON THE PANIC TO PEACE WAITING LIST: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peace JOIN MY COACHING COMMUNITY: https://www.ahealthypush.com/community A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/ GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/30-years
#237
May 25 · 27 min
237: Pregnancy Round Two: What I’m Doing Differently for Labor, Postpartum & Anxiety
What if the biggest thing you could do to prepare for birth and postpartum was to stop trying to prepare for everything? After everything I've shared about this pregnancy, I'm finally getting into the details: what I'm actually planning for labor, delivery, and postpartum, and more importantly, how I'm thinking about all of it. Because the mindset going in? That part matters just as much as any plan. This one is honest, a little emotional, and very real. I'm sharing what was hard the first time around, what I'm doing differently this time, and the one question I want to leave you with no matter where you are in your own journey. 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/pregnancy-round-2
#236
May 18 · 50 min
236: Recovered & Rambling: Your Pregnancy Questions Answered!
What does recovery actually look like when life throws you the biggest curveball of all? Brittany and I are back, and this one has been a long time coming. After months of keeping my pregnancy a secret, I'm finally sitting down to answer your questions — the real ones. Labor, postpartum, depression, mom guilt, hyper-independence, and what it actually looks like to hold yourself together when you can barely get off the couch. I'm also sharing what I want anyone who is scared to expand their family because of anxiety to hear. Nothing is off limits, nothing is sugarcoated, and yes, there were tears. 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/rr4
#235
May 11 · 59 min
235: Healing Your Nervous System: Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and JournalSpeak with Nicole Sachs, LCSW
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
May 4 · 29 min
234: I'm Pregnant! Why I Chose to Have Another & What This Pregnancy Has Looked Like
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
April 27 · 47 min
233: My Anxiety Recovery Journey: Q&A on Panic, Agoraphobia, and Healing
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
April 20 · 44 min
232: Recovered & Rambling: Shannon is Pregnant, Reality TV Dramas & Why Nervous System "Hacks" Are Bullshit
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
April 13 · 42 min
231: The Overlap Between ADHD, Autism, and Panic Attacks: Healing Through Art with Demi Dawkins
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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