A Healthy Push

Shannon Ireland
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    259: 3 Anxiety Symptoms That Feel Dangerous (But Are Actually Harmless)

    Have you ever felt a sudden wave of dizziness, a strange skip in your heart, or a bizarre sense that you’re "floating" outside of your body and immediately thought, Something is seriously wrong with me? If you have, I want you to know you aren’t alone. I spent a decade convinced my body was broken and working against me. These sensations are incredibly loud, chaotic, and terrifying in the moment, but here is the truth that not enough people tell you: Even the scariest anxiety symptoms are actually completely harmless. In this episode, I’m breaking down the three most common "danger" symptoms—Dizziness, DPDR, and Heart Palpitations—to help you understand exactly what is happening in your body. When you understand the why, it becomes much easier to move from "I’m in danger" to "This is uncomfortable, but I am safe." 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/symptoms

  2. Oct 19

    258: Health Anxiety Explained: What It Really Is, Why It Feels So Real, and How to Break the Cycle with Therapist Leeor Gal

    Have you ever Googled a symptom and convinced yourself something was seriously wrong, even after a doctor told you everything was fine? Trust me, I get it. And so does today's guest. I'm joined by Leeor Gal, therapist and anxiety coach, and owner of The Therapy Gal group practice in Philadelphia and South Jersey. Leeor specializes in health anxiety, burnout, ADHD, and relational issues and she brings both clinical expertise and a deeply personal understanding of what it's like to live with anxiety. We talk about why health anxiety feels so convincing in your body, what's really underneath the checking and reassurance seeking, and why the cycle is so hard to break — even when you logically know what you're doing isn't helping. Here's what I love most about Leeor's approach: she doesn't tell you to stop going to the doctor or to just push through the fear. She talks about learning to "live in the maybe" — that gray space between rushing to urgent care and avoiding your health entirely. And she's honest that progress doesn't mean never worrying about your health again. It means building trust in yourself that you can handle the uncertainty. If you've been feeling alone in this, I hope this episode reminds you: what you're experiencing is real, it makes complete sense, and you are not broken. Connect with Leeor Gal: thetherapygal.com | Instagram & TikTok: @thetherapygal 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/health-anxiety

  3. Oct 12

    257: Recovered & Rambling: Letting Go of Control, Ordering Groceries & Real Housewives: Recovery Without the Force

    Why do we think recovery has to be forced? In this week's Recovered & Rambling, Brittany and I catch up on everything: her totally unplanned (and so relaxing) trip, my almost-four-month-old and my urge to control every part of his sleep, and my full-circle caffeine moment from drive-thru avoider to drive-thru regular. We also get into the real stuff. How do you know you're actually healing? Why feeling "back to square one" doesn't mean you are. Why ordering your groceries is not avoidance. And why force can backfire when your nervous system is already overwhelmed. Plus: Real Housewives, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and a coloring blanket that's sneakily the best mindfulness practice. Grab your coffee (or decaf, no judgment) and come ramble with us. 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/rr8

  4. Oct 5

    255: You Don’t Have to Be Homebound to Have Agoraphobia: The Hidden Ways It Shows Up in Everyday Life

    Do you ever feel like you're living inside a "safety bubble"—where you can do the things you have to do, but everything else feels like a monumental risk? For a long time, I thought agoraphobia meant you never left your house. Because I was going to work and seeing friends, I didn't think the label applied to me. But internally? I was in constant chaos. I was scanning for exits, negotiating with my anxiety, and restricting my travel to a very small radius. In this episode, I’m breaking down the "hidden" side of agoraphobia and why it’s actually a fear of sensations, not places. 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/homebound

  5. Sep 26

    "What If I'm the Exception?" — Your Panic to Peace Questions, Answered

    What if I'm the exception? That's one of the questions I hear the most, and it's exactly why I'm jumping on for this quick, impromptu episode. I've been getting so many questions about Panic to Peace, and instead of answering them one by one, I figured it'd be easiest, and most helpful, to just answer them all here. Quick disclaimer: Colin is asleep in the next room and Marbles is doing his own thing next to me, so if I sound like I'm whisper-talking or you hear a plastic bag crinkle in the background, that's why. In this episode I'm answering the questions I get asked the most: what if I've been struggling for years, what if I've already tried everything, what if I'm in therapy or have already done therapy, what if my anxiety is more specific (driving, health, travel, or something else), what if I have a chronic illness or medical condition in the mix, what if I can't make the live calls, what if I'm scared to spend the money and it doesn't work, what if I really am the exception, and what if I want to join but I'm just anxious about actually doing it. If you've been on the fence about Panic to Peace, or you've had one of these exact questions running through your head, this episode is for you PANIC TO PEACE STARTS OCTOBER 2026. DOORS ARE OPEN: JOIN HERE

  6. Sep 21

    254: What If I Can't Recover From Anxiety, Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia?

    What if the story you've been telling yourself isn't actually true? For years, Shannon was convinced she was the exception and that her anxiety was different, that she'd tried everything and nothing was ever going to work, and that panic and agoraphobia were just going to be part of her life forever. Sound familiar? In this episode, Shannon breaks down why "what if I can't recover" is a story anxiety loves to create, how that story quietly shapes everything you do (and don't do), and why your anxiety isn't as "special" or "different" as it feels. She also shares real messages from past Panic to Peace students who spent years believing recovery wasn't possible for them and are now back to driving, traveling, and living lives they once thought were completely out of reach. If you've ever thought "I've tried it all and nothing works," this episode is your permission to ask a different question: not what if I can't, but what if I can? P.S. Panic to Peace opens September 22nd and starts October 4th: 10 weeks, live, with Shannon every step of the way. If you've been on the fence for months (or years), this is your sign. PANIC TO PEACE STARTS OCTOBER 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/whatif

  7. Sep 14

    253: Recovered & Rambling: We're back & Talking the Raw Honesty of Recovery, Life, & Postpartum

    What if no recovery is ever perfect and whatever you're feeling right now is actually normal? It's been a few months since our last Recovered & Rambling, and we're catching up on everything: the postpartum ups and downs nobody prepares you for, the hormone rollercoaster, feeling alone even when you're surrounded, and the realization that "high-functioning" can quietly hide a lot of struggle. We get real about what recovery actually looks like when life doesn't slow down for it, bad trips, when to push forward, learning to trust your gut, and what's coming next for Panic to Peace. If you've ever felt like you're "fine" on the outside but not on the inside, this one's for you. You are not alone. P.S. Panic to Peace is opening its doors the last week of September and this will be the only round until late 2027, so if you've been on the fence, this is your sign to join us. 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/rr7

  8. Sep 7

    252: What Are Intrusive Thoughts and Why Do They Feel So Disturbing? with OCD Therapist Katey Olson

    Have you ever had a thought pop into your head that felt so disturbing, so out of character, that you immediately wondered what it says about you? You are not broken. And you are not alone. Shannon sits down with OCD and anxiety therapist Katey Olson to finally break down intrusive thoughts in a way that actually makes sense. They cover what intrusive thoughts are, why some people get so stuck in them, and why trying to push them away or figure them out only makes things worse. They also get into the overlap between anxiety and OCD — including how to tell the difference, why the treatment isn't exactly the same, and what inference-based CBT is for the people who aren't ready or willing to do exposure therapy. Plus, the one thing that matters more than getting rid of intrusive thoughts entirely: your relationship with them. If intrusive thoughts have ever made you question your safety, your sanity, or who you are — this episode is going to help. Find Katey: Instagram: @kateyolsontherapyWebsite: kateyolsontherapy.com 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/ocd

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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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  • Creator
    Shannon Ireland
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    259
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Shannon Ireland
  • Show Website
    A Healthy Push

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