"Anxiety is not permanent. It has come to pass, not to stay.”
In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I share my personal battle with anxiety during my 30s and early 40s, sharing how trauma, stress, and life transitions contributed to overwhelming panic attacks.
Also, let me share the science behind anxiety, its physical and emotional symptoms, and why midlife women often experience a resurgence during perimenopause or postmenopause. So, you'll learn how anxiety functions as an internal alarm system—and how, at times, it misfires, sending false warnings that can leave you feeling overwhelmed or frozen. I’ll guide you through practical, proven techniques to help you manage anxiety.
Whether you're facing daily stress or experiencing full-blown panic attacks, this episode is filled with encouragement, understanding, and tools to help you feel grounded, confident, and back in control of your life. Remember, you're not broken — anxiety can be a messenger inviting you to heal, reclaim peace, and live bravely.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:03 - Understanding anxiety in midlife
5:46 - How to transition your panic to power
7:08 - My personal journey in battling anxiety
12:36 - Common symptoms of anxiety
18:26 - Practical tips for managing anxiety
26:39 - Dawn #1 tip for the day
Quotations:
"You are not broken. There's nothing wrong with you if you're experiencing anxiety."
"The more we try to control others, the less control we have over our own joy."
"You can’t always control what happens, but you can control how you think, respond, and recover."
Resources:
💌Do you want to learn more about anxiety and how to manage it? Email me with “PDF anxiety” at dawn@braveheartedwoman.com, and I’ll send you a copy
🎁 Check out my resources that will help you navigate your midlife journey: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/resources
📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call
Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon:
💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com
💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/
💞 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravehearted_woman
💞 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveheartedwoman
💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen
Download the full transcript here.
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