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By Ashanti Watson | Christian Anxiety Coach, Ordained Minister, Faith Coach
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Is anxiety a persistent struggle for you? Do you feel constantly anxious, even when nothing is causing it? Are you sick of having p
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Can I be honest with you? For years I believed that having anxiety meant I didn't trust God enough; like my panic attacks were proof my faith wasn't strong enough. If you've ever felt that same shame, this episode is for you. In this one, I'm digging into what it really means to trust God when anxiety feels louder than your faith, why "fear" is really just false evidence trying to convince you of things that aren't true, and the one shift in perspective that completely changed how I show up in my own hard seasons. Spoiler: The Holy Spirit showed up during this recording and gently reminded me of something I've been missing. I may have edited out some crying moments. Because... cringe. LOL If you've been praying, seeking, and doing "all the things" but still feel like nothing's working, press play. I think this one might shift something in you. In this episode: Why anxiety doesn't mean you don't trust God What it means to "lift" and "lower" your shield of faith The difference between what fear says and what faith says A perspective shift that changed how I see my own hard seasons A sneak peek at Thursday's conversation with my special guest If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave a review. It means the world to me. See you Thursday! Connect with Ashanti: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share what's helping you >> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-free-from-anxiety-panic-attack-anxious-overwhelmed/id1704749889 Sign up for my weekly newsletter! >> https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter Join the Anxiety Support Group for Christian Women >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety

Hey sis! In this episode, I'm getting real about something I used to struggle with for years: letting anxiety make every single decision for me — even the tiny ones. I share a few embarrassing (and honestly kind of funny) stories about moments I let fear steal my joy, and I open up about how I finally started breaking free using faith instead of worry. We dig into scripture together, including a powerful lesson from Nehemiah 8:10 and a story about an elephant that completely changed how I think about the "chains" that hold us back. I walk you through the two simple steps that helped me start choosing joy over anxiety — and I think they might just do the same for you. If you've ever talked yourself out of something good because fear got in the way, this episode is your permission slip to say yes and show up anyway. Grab your coffee and journal, and let's get into it. In this episode: Why anxiety loves to "help" you make decisions and why you shouldn't let it A faith-based perspective on freedom from fear and worry The two simple steps to start choosing joy today Real talk and real encouragement for your week ahead Tune in for this week's pep talk, and don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear it too! I used to feel stuck googling anxiety remedies at 2am, cycling through the same panic attacks with no real relief until God walked me through a plan that finally broke the cycle for good. In this episode of the Get Free From Anxiety podcast, I'm opening up about my own years-long battle with anxiety and panic attacks (we're talking multiple attacks a day), and the faith-based framework — I call it "Get a GRIP" — that helped me find lasting peace without medication or a therapist. We talk about: Why so many believers feel shame around struggling with anxiety, and why that shame is a lie What Romans 12:2 really means when it says "be transformed by the renewing of your mind" Why faith without action won't move the needle on anxiety The four-step GRIP method that helped me go from years of panic attacks to freedom in just a few months If you're tired of fighting anxiety the same old way and ready to try God's way instead, this episode is for you. Grab your journal, your coffee, and let's get into it. Connect with Ashanti: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share what's helping you >> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-free-from-anxiety-panic-attack-anxious-overwhelmed/id1704749889 Sign up for my weekly newsletter! >> https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter Join the Anxiety Support Group for Christian Women >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety

Okay, let's be real for a second. You didn't ask for anxiety. It just showed up one day and decided to move in like a roommate nobody invited. And if you're anything like I was, you've spent way too many days wishing it would just leave you alone. The good news? You actually have the power to get rid of it. And in this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how to do that through four steps, all rooted in the Word of God, and honestly so practical you can start today. Here's what you need to understand first: anxiety is driven by your thoughts, and your thoughts are repetitive. Your brain has something called the Reticular Activating System (RAS) (I like to call it the office manager of your mind.) It takes in whatever you feed it and keeps handing it back to you. So if you've been feeding it fear and panic and worry, that's exactly what it keeps producing. But here's the thing, you get to decide what goes in. Tune in to hear all four steps, sis! They're simple, they're practical, and they work. I promise you, you don't want to miss this one. Scriptures Mentioned For You To Study Later: Romans 12:2 Romans 8:6 Proverbs 23:7 Jeremiah 29:11 Psalm 34:19 Mark 11:24 Philippians 4:8 Matthew 19:26 Hebrews 10:25 (implied reference to not forsaking gathering together) Let's Get Cloosseerrr (in my Neyo voice): Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share what's helping you : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-free-from-anxiety-panic-attack-anxious-overwhelmed/id1704749889 Sign up for our weekly faith note! https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety

Have you ever felt that familiar wave of panic start to rise — your heart racing, your chest tightening — and wished you knew how to stop a panic attack before it fully takes over? Friend, I've been there. I spent years suffering through multiple panic attacks a day, feeling completely alone, and thinking nobody understood what I was going through. In today's episode, I'm sharing three simple, practical tools that helped me prevent panic attacks before they spiraled — all backed by biblical truth. Because here's what I learned the hard way: panic attacks are the result of repeated thought patterns, and while quick tips aren't a cure, they can interrupt those anxious cycles and bring your body back to a place of calm. I also get real about what Scripture says about anxiety. (Spoiler: you're not the only one who's struggled — even King David and the prophet Elijah dealt with overwhelming fear.) If you've ever felt ashamed of your anxiety or wondered if God even sees what you're going through, this episode is for you. Grab your journal, sip some coffee, and let's talk about how to silence anxiety, quiet your mind, and feel like you again. Save your seat for the "Anxious For Nothing" Workshop! Retrain your mind to stop preparing for the worst and start believing God for what could go right using my simple 3 step system. Register here: www.getanxietyfree.com/workshop Connect with Ashanti: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share what's helping you >> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-free-from-anxiety-panic-attack-anxious-overwhelmed/id1704749889 Sign up for my weekly newsletter! >> https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter Join the Anxiety Support Group for Christian Women >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety

Hey sis, have you ever been told to "just trust God" and thought… easier said than done? Same. When anxiety is loud and life keeps throwing curveballs, trusting God can feel like the hardest thing in the world, even when you want to with everything in you. I'm sharing five small, practical trust-building exercises that helped me go from "Why is God letting this happen to me?" to "I trust Him regardless." These aren't just feel-good tips — they're real steps I took to retrain my brain, strengthen my faith muscle, and actually depend on the Lord the way I wanted to. If you've been wrestling with anxiety, church hurt, unanswered prayers, or just feeling like God is quiet right now, this conversation is for you. Grab your iced coffee, your journal, and let's get into it. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 125 — The Simple 3 Step Journaling Method: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/125-the-simple-3-step-journaling-method-that-helps/id1704749889?i=1000766154480 Episode 151 — How to forgive those who hurt you: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/151-anxious-for-no-reason-how-to-start-grounding-your/id1704749889?i=1000779805408 Connect with Ashanti: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share what's helping you >> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-free-from-anxiety-panic-attack-anxious-overwhelmed/id1704749889 Sign up for my weekly newsletter! >> https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter Join the Anxiety Support Group for Christian Women >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety
The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.