#106 - Panic and Fear of Fear with Shannon Jackson

In this episode, I talk with Shannon Jackson (IG: @ahealthypush), an anxiety coach, wife, mom, and podcaster - roles she never thought she'd play due to her debilitating anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia.  In this episode, we discuss.. - her story of growing up with debilitating anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, and other difficulties that made everyday activities unbearable - examples of intense struggle including being unable to drive, difficulty going to work, and always needing to have her "safe place" - how fighting physiological symptoms of anxiety actually makes you panic more, and what to do instead - how she helps other individuals overcome panic, anxiety, and fear while navigating recovery herself You can learn more about Shannon and A Healthy Push below: "A Healthy Push" podcast - available wherever you get your podcasts www.ahealthypush.com www.instagram.com/ahealthypush This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider. This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to treatmyocd.com, IOCDF.org,  or nami.org. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennaoverbaugh/support Join me on my #14daysofmagic challenge to become your best self for 14 days - learn more at magicmind.co/14daysofmagic and use code ATHT14 for 20% off.

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I'm Jenna Overbaugh, a licensed therapist who's been working with people who have OCD/anxiety since 2008. I am all about helping you get your life back so OCD and fear no longer keep you feeling so small. Follow along for tons of resources, guidance, and encouragement to do ALL THE HARD THINGS! Website: www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com (free newsletter + resources) Instagram: jenna.overbaugh Disclaimer: Please note that the information/resources offered on this podcast is not, nor is it intended to be, therapy or a replacement for therapy. It does not constitute a client/therapist relationship.