Summary

In this episode of the Unpresentable Parts podcast, Tim Blake and Ryan Painter discuss anxiety and panic disorders. Ryan shares his personal experience with anxiety, including how it first manifested during his college years and how it resurfaced later in his life. They also discuss the physical and mental symptoms of panic attacks and the stigma surrounding mental health. Ryan emphasizes the importance of sharing and discussing mental health issues and how it can help both individuals and the community and his journey of dealing with anxiety and panic attacks as a minister.

He discusses the importance of being authentic and vulnerable, and how the perception of strength and weakness in leadership can affect mental health. Ryan talks about his lowest point and how he found breakthrough and healing. He also shares his experience during the pandemic and offers three pieces of advice for those dealing with anxiety.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Series Overview

08:22 Ryan's Background and Conversion

24:06 Understanding Panic Attacks

31:16 Challenging Cultural Expectations of Strength and Weakness

38:10 Finding Breakthrough and Healing

45:27 Managing Anxiety and Panic Attacks During the Pandemic

52:39 Practical Skills for Managing Anxiety and Panic Attacks