In this episode, we’re going deep into a topic we wish someone had warned us about: anxiety.

From panic attacks to lump-in-the-throat discomfort and the reality of being “on edge” for decades—we’re talking about how trauma shapes the nervous system, and why healing isn’t just about mindset.

Here’s what we cover:

• Patti’s real-life story of anxiety from childhood trauma to adult healing
• Why “calming down” doesn’t cut it when your nervous system is on overdrive
• Panic, agoraphobia, and food-related anxiety
• Therapy approaches that helped (CBT, EMDR, ART, somatic work & more)
• Medication without shame
• The power of naming what’s happening in your body and brain
• Why anxiety looks different for everyone

This conversation is honest, emotional, and grounded in real experience. If you’ve ever felt like your anxiety didn’t “make sense,” this one’s for you.

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*Information shared on this podcast is not medical advice. If you have a concern about your physical or mental health, please seek support from a proessional.