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A Healthy Push

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.

Copyright: © Copyright 2023 Shannon Jackson

Latest Episodes:

196: Feeling Stuck, Panicky, or On Edge? Let’s Talk About It! Aug 18, 2025

Show notes

This week’s episode is extra special because I’m joined by someone who knows this world really well, both personally and professionally. Mari is not only my podcast editor (so she’s behind the scenes every single week!), but she’s also someone who’s recovered from panic disorder and agoraphobia.

In this episode, Mari and I sit down for a Q&A and answer some of the biggest questions that so many of us have asked while struggling with anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia, like:

Why do I freak out when I feel stuck or trapped?
Why do I still get panic attacks even though I “know what’s happening”?
I’ve tried therapy, breathing, journaling… why isn’t anything helping long-term?
I feel like I’m constantly on edge even when nothing is ‘wrong.’ I can't seem to relax. Why do I feel this way?
Why does anxiety show up in places I used to feel safe?
I hate how small my world has gotten. I used to do so much, and now everything feels like a big deal. Will I ever feel like myself again?

We share personal experiences, practical tools, and lots of validation (because you are so not alone in what you’re going through). And honestly, this conversation is full of hope... because recovery is possible.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or like your world has gotten really small, I know this episode will help you feel seen and remind you that you can move forward in really powerful ways.

SIGN UP FOR MY FREE LIVE CLASS - HOW TO BUILD TRUST & SAFETY IN YOURSELF: https://www.ahealthypush.com/trust

GET ON THE PANIC TO PEACE WAITING LIST HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peace

CHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classes

A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/

GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/feeling-stuck-panicky-or-on-edge-let-s-talk-about-it

195: Why It Feels Like Your Anxiety Is Getting Worse (Even When You're Healing) Aug 11, 2025

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Does it ever feel like the more you work on healing, the worse your anxiety gets? Like you're finally taking action, doing the hard things, and showing up for yourself, yet your symptoms feel louder, your panic shows up more often, and it’s just... overwhelming?

In this episode, I’m walking you through 5 powerful reasons why this reaction is not a setback, it’s actually a sign of real progress and healing. I’ll help you understand why feeling more doesn’t mean failure, and how to gently reframe what’s happening in your mind and body as you create safety, awareness, and new patterns.

This conversation is for you if you’ve ever thought:

“Why do I feel worse even though I’m doing the work?”
“I thought I was getting better, but now I’m spiraling again.”
“What if I lose the progress I’ve made?”

Let’s untangle this together and remind you that your body isn’t breaking down... it’s releasing, rewiring, and healing.

SIGN UP FOR MY FREE LIVE CLASS - HOW TO BUILD TRUST & SAFETY IN YOURSELF: https://www.ahealthypush.com/trust

GET ON THE PANIC TO PEACE WAITING LIST HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peace

CHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classes

A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/

GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/why-it-feels-like-your-anxiety-is-getting-worse-even-when-you-re-healing

194: Craving Connection? Why Community Is So Vital to Your Mental Health with Casey Molina Aug 04, 2025

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So many of us are feeling disconnected, lonely, and unsure of how to build meaningful support, and if you struggle with anxiety, panic disorder, or agoraphobia, this can feel even more intense. In this episode, I’m joined by writer, poet, and integrative health coach Casey Molina for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about the role true community plays in our mental and emotional well-being.

We talk about the difference between having friends and having community, why connection can feel so hard (or even inconvenient), and how our culture of individualism and instant gratification impacts our ability to show up for ourselves and others.

Whether you’re craving deeper connection or simply wondering why loneliness feels so heavy these days, this conversation will help you feel seen, and remind you that you're not alone in feeling this way.

We chat about:

The difference between friendships and real community
Why community can feel so hard to build (especially when you're anxious)
The emotional toll of isolation and how it fuels anxiety
Why small, intentional steps can help you start building meaningful support
What you have to offer others, and how giving can be healing
The role of vulnerability, self-compassion, and unlearning in creating connection
How to move from craving community to actually creating it

CHECK OUT MY PRIVATE AHP COMMUNITY: https://www.ahealthypush.com/community

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/craving-connection-why-community-is-so-vital-to-your-mental-health-with-casey-molina

193: Is It Anxiety...Or Your Stomach? Understanding The Gut-Anxiety Connection Jul 28, 2025

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If you’ve ever felt like your anxiety lives in your stomach, you’re not alone. Digestive issues like nausea, bloating, urgency, cramping, and food sensitivity are incredibly common, and incredibly frustrating, when you're dealing with anxiety and panic.

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with years of daily stomach symptoms, constant testing, food fear, and the anxiety spiral that so many of you know all too well.

We’ll dive into:

The powerful connection between your brain and your gut
Why your symptoms aren’t all in your head (but also not all about anxiety)
The pain points of living with stomach anxiety
Why endless medical testing doesn’t always give you answers
What actually helps - without restriction, obsession, or shame

Whether you’ve struggled with IBS, panic around bathroom access, or food avoidance, this episode will help you feel seen and give you real tools to begin healing.

FREEDOM FROM TOILET ANXIETY: https://www.ahealthypush.com/toilet-anxiety

FEAR TO FREEDOM: FACING PANIC AND AVOIDANCE WITH CONFIDENCE - WITHOUT IT FEELING SO HARD: https://www.ahealthypush.com/fear-to-freedom

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/is-it-anxiety-or-your-stomach-understanding-the-gut-anxiety-connection

192: F*ck Panic Attacks, Seriously Jul 21, 2025

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Let’s be honest... panic attacks freaking suck! Sometimes, you don’t need a mindset shift or a breathing technique, you just need someone to say, “Yep, this is really hard, and you’re not crazy for feeling this way.”

In this episode, I’m keeping it real. I’m sharing some of my most intense, emotional, and yes, even funny panic attack stories to remind you that you’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken. Whether you've had one panic attack or a thousand, this episode is for you. It's part rant, part real talk, part deep validation, and (hopefully) a part of your healing journey.

We’ll talk about:

The panic attacks that left me speeding down back roads or jumping curbs in drive-thrus (yep, seriously)
What it really feels like in your body and mind when you're mid-panic
Why panic disorder leaves you feeling unsafe and disconnected from yourself
The harm panic can cause (even if it’s “just anxiety”)
Why it’s totally okay to say “F*ck panic attacks” and still heal
What I wish someone had said to me when I was struggling

This one is raw, vulnerable, and packed with truth. So if you're deep in it right now, know this: You are not broken. You’re not weak. You are healing, even if it doesn’t feel like it.

FEAR TO FREEDOM: FACING PANIC AND AVOIDANCE WITH CONFIDENCE - WITHOUT IT FEELING SO HARD: https://www.ahealthypush.com/fear-to-freedom

OVERCOMING THE SYMPTOMS & PANIC ATTACKS: https://www.ahealthypush.com/symptoms

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/f-ck-panic-attacks-seriously

191: You’re Not Weak—Here’s Why You’re Avoiding Your Fears (And What to Do About It) Jul 14, 2025

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Avoidance is something we all do, especially when it comes to anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia, but it’s also what keeps us stuck. So I've dedicated an entire conversation to unpacking avoidance: why it happens, how it shows up (even in sneaky ways), and what’s really at the root of it. Because I don't want you to stay stuck!

From fear of feeling to perfectionism and a lack of self-trust, I break down the most common reasons people avoid and helps you understand that avoidance isn’t weakness, it's a normal human response. Most importantly, I share what it actually takes to begin facing your fears without white-knuckling your way through.

I dive into:

Why avoidance feels like relief (but keeps you stuck)
The fear of feeling and how it fuels avoidance
How past experiences with anxiety shape present-day avoidance
The role of self-trust in recovery
Why exposure therapy might not have worked for you, and what to do instead
How perfectionism, shame, and overwhelm contribute to avoidance
Steps to start building real safety and trust with yourself and your nervous system

FEAR TO FREEDOM: FACING PANIC AND AVOIDANCE WITH CONFIDENCE - WITHOUT IT FEELING SO HARD: https://www.ahealthypush.com/fear-to-freedom

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/you-re-not-weak-here-s-why-you-re-avoiding-your-fears-and-what-to-do-about-it

190: What to Do When You're Spiraling From Anxiety Jul 07, 2025

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Ever find yourself caught in a loop of anxious thoughts, panic, or overwhelm? You’re not alone. This used to be me every single day!

In this episode, I get real about what it looks like to spiral, and more importantly, how to compassionately support yourself through it. From reframing your thoughts to taking gentle, supportive actions, I share practical tools and encouragement to help you navigate these tough moments without making things worse.

I dive into:

What “spiraling” really looks like (it’s not always dramatic!)
The mental, emotional, physical, behavioral, and even existential signs of spiraling
Why trying not to spiral often makes things worse
How to reframe spiraling so it doesn’t feel like a setback
Practical steps to move through a spiral with compassion
The role of stress, life transitions, and perfectionism in fueling anxiety
Why doing less (not more) is often the answer

HOW TO RESPOND TO ANXIETY AND PANIC WITHOUT SPIRALING: https://www.ahealthypush.com/symptoms

GET ON THE PANIC TO PEACE WAITING LIST HERE: 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/what-to-do-when-you-re-spiraling-from-anxiety

189: Life Lately: Divorce, Healing, Moving, and a New Relationship Jun 30, 2025

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So much has been happening behind the scenes, and in this episode, I’m finally sitting down to catch you up! From finalizing my divorce and moving into a new apartment, to changing my name, starting therapy again, and even beginning a new relationship. This season of life has been full of transition, growth, and deep healing.

I’m sharing what it’s really looked like to navigate big life changes while still showing up for myself, my daughter, and my community. If you’re in the middle of your own messy chapter, I hope this reminds you that healing doesn’t have to be perfect, and you don’t have to have it all figured out to take steps forward.

GET ON THE PANIC TO PEACE WAITING LIST HERE: 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

CHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classes

A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/

GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/life-lately-divorce-healing-moving-and-a-new-relationship

188: Navigating Divorce, Anxiety, and Self-Trust: A Raw Conversation with Stacey Sherrell Jun 23, 2025

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What happens when the life you built no longer feels like home, and the decision to leave brings not just grief, but deep anxiety and self-doubt?

I’m joined by therapist and mom Stacey Sherrell for a raw, honest conversation about the emotional realities of divorce. We talk about what it really looks like to leave a long-term relationship while parenting, navigating anxiety, and trying to rediscover who you are outside of a relationship.

From the years of quiet inner conflict, to the overwhelming anxiety that followed her separation, Stacey shares her story with vulnerability, insight, and so much heart. Whether you’re in the thick of a hard decision or learning to trust yourself again after a major life shift, this episode will remind you that healing is messy, and that you’re not alone in it!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why deciding to leave a marriage is often years in the making
How anxiety can show up even when you’re a mental health professional
The importance of rebuilding trust in yourself after a relationship ends
Ways to cope with the shame and self-doubt that follow divorce
Simple, powerful self-care habits to help you survive and thrive during hard times

GET ON THE PANIC TO PEACE WAITING LIST HERE: 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

CHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classes

A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/

GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/navigating-divorce-anxiety-and-self-trust-a-raw-conversation-with-stacey-sherrell

186: What If I Never Get Better? Answering the Hardest Questions About Anxiety Recovery Jun 09, 2025

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In this heartfelt and powerful Q&A episode, I’m joined by Annie—one of my former students and a regular voice on the podcast—to dive into the hardest questions that come up during anxiety recovery.

If you've ever wondered, What if I never get better? or felt stuck despite doing all the “right” things, this episode is for you. We talk about the fears, doubts, setbacks, and emotional heaviness that can show up in recovery—and most importantly, what it actually looks like to move through them.

We Answer These 10 Common Questions in This Episode:

What if I never get better? What if I never feel normal again?
What if I’m doing all the right things but still not seeing progress?
Is it normal to feel like I’m getting worse before I get better?
Is there a point where I should just accept that this is my life now?
How do I stop comparing my journey to others who seem further along?
How long does recovery actually take?
What were the signs that you were truly getting better?
Did you ever feel like giving up on recovery? If so, what kept you going?
What helped you believe that recovery was possible when you didn’t feel it?
Is full recovery really possible or will I always have some anxiety?

Whether you’re in the thick of anxiety, panic disorder, or agoraphobia, this episode will offer reassurance, validation, and some gentle encouragement to keep going. You are not alone, and recovery is possible—even if you don’t fully believe it yet.

GET ON THE PANIC TO PEACE WAITING LIST HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peace

SIGN UP FOR MY FREE 60 MINUTE MASTERCLASS - 5 SHIFTS YOU NEED MAKE TO OVERCOME ANXIETY, PANIC DISORDER, & AGORAPHOBIA: https://ahealthypush.myflodesk.com/g2glrk93ql

CHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classes

A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/

GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/what-if-i-never-get-better-answering-the-hardest-questions-about-anxiety-recovery

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