Bye Bye Panic

Anxiety Dragged Me to Rock Bottom – But I Fought Back


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Matthew Richardson knows what it’s like to hit rock bottom after years of battling anxiety. At his lowest point, he was barely sleeping two hours a night, overwhelmed by relentless panic attacks, brain fog, and a crushing sense of doom. 

It all started with a devastating arm injury just three weeks before a long-awaited Cirque du Soleil performance – a dream opportunity he’d worked hard to achieve. The stress of uncertainty, catastrophic thinking, and fear of losing everything quickly spiraled out of control, leaving him feeling like a shadow of himself. 

He tried everything – meditation, therapy, strict routines – but nothing seemed to work. Then he found the Bye Bye Panic mentorship program. 

With a clear, structured plan and the encouragement of a supportive community, Matthew discovered how to stop resisting his anxiety and start responding to it in a new way. Within months, he felt like himself again – stronger, calmer, and more grounded – and finally broke free from the cycle of fear.

In this episode, BBP mentor Kaylee chats with Matthew about his journey, the challenges he faced, and the tools that helped him rebuild his life.

Tune in to hear Matthew's story and see for yourself – anxiety doesn’t have to be a life sentence.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intro (00:00)
  • Matthew’s debilitating symptoms (01:15)
  • Anxiety spirals after career stress (05:30)
  • Trial-and-error recovery methods (08:45)
  • BBP’s structured mentorship provides a breakthrough (11:00)
  • The importance of community support in recovery (15:40)
  • Learning the power of acceptance and reframing fear (20:15)
  • Strategies to respond rather than react to anxiety (25:00)
  • Turning fear into strength through mindset shifts (30:00)
  • Final thoughts and reflections (34:00)

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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