When you start your anxiety recovery journey, there comes a point when you’ve followed the steps and made some progress, but one symptom just won’t go away. No matter what you try, it lingers and makes you question if it’s anxiety at all.

It can be dizziness, a racing heart, digestive issues (as it was in my case), or any other anxiety symptom.

The good news is, there’s no need to panic. Struggling with one frustrating symptom is quite common during recovery. People who face this often feel they need to do more and start looking for new solutions online, hoping to find a magic fix.

However, deep down, we all know there’s no such thing as a magic solution. The key to overcoming anxiety is staying consistent with the recovery steps. Experimenting with new methods can sabotage the progress you’ve made so far.

In this episode, I’ll explain how to handle that persistent symptom and stay on track without falling into the trap of constantly switching strategies.

Tune in to learn more!

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Misreading that stubborn anxiety symptom (01:06)
• Googling symptoms can make things worse (01:59)
• When to check with your doctor and when to trust the process (03:09)
• "Shiny object syndrome" (04:41)
• Focusing on long-term freedom, not quick fixes (06:23)

Additional Resources:

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It can feel deeply frustrating when you’re trying everything in an effort to calm your anxiety, but find yourself still stuck in a state of constant stress.

Many people try meditation, supplements, lifestyle changes, hoping that walks in nature or breathing exercises will reset their nervous system. Yet, despite their best efforts, they continue to struggle with the same anxious sensations and symptoms.

What often gets overlooked is how we respond to these symptoms. The brain’s fight-or-flight response doesn’t shut down because of more relaxation techniques. It learns safety from how we react to discomfort in the moment.

In this episode, I’ll explore how to shift your responses to anxious symptoms and why this adjustment can lead to real, lasting relief. By focusing on this one powerful habit, you can change the way your brain processes stress and finally see progress on your path to recovery.

Join me to explore this important step in your healing journey.

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Understanding the fight-or-flight response (01:00)
• Lifestyle adjustments often don’t address the core issue (03:10)
• Changing habitual responses to anxiety (04:56)
• Do things for joy, not to calm your nervous system (07:00)
• Closing remarks (08:11)

Additional Resources:

➡️ To accelerate your recovery journey, book a call to see if the mentorship with Shaan's team will help your specific situation

➡️ Get access to the Desensitization Blueprint

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Michael Coppola dealt with anxiety on and off for years. As a child, he experienced brief moments of panic, but it wasn’t until he started having full-blown panic attacks after smoking weed that he realized something was seriously wrong. What started as a reaction to marijuana eventually became a persistent problem, even after he stopped using it.

Like many, Michael tried to manage his anxiety on his own for years, cycling through periods of calm followed by sudden and overwhelming relapses. He experienced the terrifying sensation of losing control, often fearing he was going crazy. He quit smoking, read books on anxiety, and attempted to follow various self-help programs, but nothing seemed to work.

Michael was stuck in an exhausting loop until he discovered the Bye Bye Panic mentorship program, which became the turning point in his recovery. Over the past four and a half months, Michael has made incredible progress and finally managed to break free from the cycle of fear and avoidance.

Curious how he did it?

Tune in for this week’s interview, as Mirka, one of the BBP mentors, chats with Michael about his journey to recovery. He shares how he has transformed his life and gained a sense of control he hadn’t felt in years.

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Marijuana triggered severe anxiety (00:43)
• Worst symptoms: DPDR, feeling of losing control, fear of going crazy (03:03)
• Joining the mentorship program and its impact (04:54)
• Shifting focus from feelings to responses (08:17)
• Importance of community and mentorship (09:59)
• Progress is about how you respond, not how you feel (11:39)
• Michael’s biggest mistake in recovery (19:26)
• Final advice (23:23)

Additional Resources:

➡️ To accelerate your recovery journey, book a call to see if the mentorship with Shaan's team will help your specific situation

➡️ Get access to the Desensitization Blueprint

➡️ FREE E-BOOK

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