EP 281 - What Does A Panic Attack Feel Like (Foundations of Panic 2)

EP 281 - What Does A Panic Attack Feel Like (Foundations of Panic 2)

Author: Drew Linsalata December 20, 2023 Duration: 13:39
WHAT DOES A PANIC ATTACK FEEL LIKE? Let's unpack the harrowing reality of a panic attack, peeling back the layers to expose the heart-thumping, breath-stealing beast it can be. My journey as a therapist in training, fused with raw personal encounters, brings a unique perspective to the forefront. We dissect those suffocating episodes, where your own body feels like an unwieldy adversary, and thoughts of impending doom loom over you like a dark cloud. In this episode we can work together to c...

If panic, anxiety, or agoraphobia have made your world feel smaller, you're not navigating this alone. The Anxious Truth-A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast is a direct, compassionate resource hosted by Drew Linsalata, born from his own journey through these challenges. This isn't about quick fixes or vague inspiration; it's a practical guide that breaks down how anxiety works and lays out a clear, actionable path toward recovery. Episodes delve into the mechanics of panic attacks, the realities of avoidance, and the hard but rewarding work of reclaiming your life, offering education and straight talk that empowers you to move forward. The podcast has garnered recognition for its honest approach, being featured in the New York Times as one of "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind" and included in Vogue's list of therapist-recommended mental health podcasts. Tuning in, you'll find a voice that understands the fear but firmly believes in your capacity to overcome it, providing the tools and encouragement needed to shift from surviving to thriving. This podcast serves as a core part of a broader community and resource set, encouraging a consistent, engaged approach to healing.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast
Podcast Episodes
EP 272 - Anxiety Recovery And Learning To Do .... Nothing?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:57
This week my guest is anxiety and OCD specialist Joanna Hardis who stopped by the podcast to talk about the art of doing ... nothing. Wait ... what? Nothing? Yes. Nothing. Humans are conditioned to automatically spring i…
EP 271 - Anxiety Help: "Can You Talk More About ....?" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:52
If this is all new to you, asking for more information is normal, expected, and healthy! Everyone needs more information and explanation to start. But if you are not new to this and you've heard me and others talk about…
EP 270 - Anxiety Recovery: Do You Need To Be "Motivated" To Recover? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:06
Help! I can't get motivated to do my exposures and work on my recovery! This is a thing I hear often in this community, so this week let's address motivation and the myth surrounding it. Often we think that getting motiv…
EP 269 - Anxiety Recovery: EMDR Facts and Myths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:22
EMDR. It's become an insanely popular therapy over the last few years. Originally developed as a trauma recovery tool, EMDR is often touted as being appropriate or effective in many more clinical circumstances. But ... i…
Therapist-In-Training Update and This Week's Podcast Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44
Just a quick update on reaching the field/clinical work phase of my masters degree and why there's no actual podcast episode this week. We'll be back with another episode of The Anxious Truth next week as usual, but in t…
EP 267 - Anxiety and the Social Media Doom Scroll [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:07
Let's talk about the dreaded social media doom scroll and the negative impact it can have in your recovery. Learning to be a bit more mindful and intentional with your social media use can go a long way toward helping yo…
EP 266 - Anxiety Recovery Means Doing Hard Things On Bad Days [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:06
When you decide to start facing your fear, doing exposures, meeting challenges, and breaking your avoidance cycle, that's awesome! You're being brave and choosing to do hard things because it's help you in the long run,…
EP 264 - Anxiety Recovery: When Your Helpers Need Help [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:28
Recovery from an anxiety disorder can impact not only the recovering person, but the people close to them. Sometimes our helpers wind up needing help themselves! When that happens, we may want to be supportive of them, b…