Living a life filled with anxiety over what some of us would call the simplest things is a life millions of people around the world wake up to daily. But in many cases, they live in and face those challenges alone making what is already a difficult life harder. Here’s the reality, while some choose to ignore the pain of anxiety they see in others, all too often, those who choose to ignore or look the other way … are often dealing with a similar situation. 

“As I got older, I started to see that a lot of my stuff was linked to anxiety and panic.” – Peter 

My guest today is Peter Ruppert. He’s a man who has been dealing with anxiety and panic disorders since the tender age of seven. Since being diagnosed, he has bravely fought against his condition, unafraid to acknowledge setbacks when they occur, while claiming victories along the way, all with the goal of helping others to do the same.

“My anxiety got to the point where I called an ambulance every single day for six months.” – Peter

Today, I get candid with Peter as we discuss how he lives with anxiety, his message to anyone dealing with the same conditions, and how he leverages his journey as a source of inspiration for others. We’re more alike than we are different, and each of us is dealing with something. Listen as Peter opens up and equips you to stand tall, face, and conquer your fears! 

“When you don’t take any risks, you’re not living at all.” – Peter

 

In This Episode:

• (4:10) – Even the grownups don’t get what I’m talking about. 

• (5:58) – The more he puts himself in situations that cause anxiety, the more relaxed Peter feels and the better he can cope.

• (8:13) – Peter shares how he always wondered why others weren’t also in a constant state of fear, similar to his.

• (10:20) – Waiting in the Waiting Room for hours.

• (12:21) – Danny’s turning point

• (13:17) – Living with Agoraphobia.

• (15:05) – Staring death in the face is a coping mechanism for Peter.

• (18:48) – Agoraphobia causes Peter to have to re-learn everything. 

• (20:16) – In the midst of panic attacks ruling his life, Peter shares that he was actually happy.

• (21:23) – Peter shares his biggest fear at this stage of life. 

• (22:41) – How panic leads you to overestimate the situation.

• (30:12) – Small victories are the most important ones.

• (38:40) – Talking to others and helping them to understand helps create safe networks. 

• (40:46) – Real men cry.

• (46:00)- When coping with anxiety, no goal is too small.

 

Our Guest

Peter Ruppert is a man who lives with anxiety disorder, but a man who has chosen life. His goal is to share his journey including his struggles with anxiety and panic and the lessons he’s learned to help empower others. 

 

Resources & Links

Off The Cuff

• https://www.offthecuff.fm/ 

• https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCuffwithDannyLoPriore 

• https://www.instagram.com/1and1otc/ 

• https://www.instagram.com/dannylopriore/

• https://www.tiktok.com/@1and1otc

Peter Ruppert 

• https://pensight.com/x/anxiety_fitness

• https://www.instagram.com/anxiety_fitness/

• https://twitter.com/anxiety_fitness

• https://www.tiktok.com/@anxiety_fitness

• https://www.facebook.com/anxietyfitness

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhc1ZH-RoeQU1kC0zSH9mQ