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Get Free From Anxiety | Panic Attack, Anxious, Overwhelmed, Stress, Faith, Prayer
Hosted by Ashanti Watson | Christian Anxiety Coach · EN
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Is anxiety a persistent struggle for you? Do you feel constantly triggered, even when nothing is causing it? Do you love God, but question if that is enough to stop the panic attacks?
You are in the right place! This podcast is designed to help women like you find freedom from anxiety through faith-based solutions, real conversations with real women, and step-by-step anxiety strategies.
Hi, I’m Ashanti, founder and host of the Get Free From Anxiety podcast. For years, I suffered from major postpartum anxiety, that ultimately became chronic anxiety. I would open my eyes to a racing heart, avoid eating any foods that triggered stomach problems, and had panic attacks multiple times a day. I tried everything from breathing techniques, to exercise, even meditation! But nothing I did gave me the freedom that I was searching for.
Then, one day while googling medications for anxiety, I remembered something: God never meant for me to live like this! From that moment on, I knew that if I wanted to be free, I needed to partner with Him, revive my faith, and start renewing my mind.
God showed me His plan for peace, and I’ve been living in it ever since. Now, I’m sharing it with you.
If you want to have the ability to:
- silence anxiety,
- stop having panic attacks,
- feel good physically again,
- all while growing a deeper, closer connection with God,
This podcast is for you. Grab your notes and get free.
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety
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**The content shared on this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. I am not a medical professional, and the advice provided is not intended to replace professional ...
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#133 | The Secret to Staying Calm as an Overwhelmed Mom When Everyone Needs You
2d ago00:18:42Tap to summarizeSummer is here, and if you're anything like me, the second those kids walked through the door on the last day of school, your mind started racing at 100 miles per hour. Laundry. Activities. Meals. Schedules. Keeping the peace. Keeping yourself together. I get it, sis, because I lived it on day ONE of summer break, and let me tell you, it did not go perfectly. But here's what I want you to hear today: the secret to staying calm as an overwhelmed mom isn't a perfect schedule or an Instagram-worthy summer bucket list. It's a choice. In this episode, I'm sharing what happened on my very first morning of summer — the chaos, the screaming, the tension in my shoulders mid-workout — and the moment my husband and I just laughed instead of losing it. That one choice changed the entire trajectory of our day (and honestly, our whole summer mindset). Don't go through summer break anxious and overwhelmed. Click play and learn the not-so-secret way to enjoy it all. Free Beta Coaching Program: If you're ready to stop panic attacks for good using practical, faith-based tools, I'm looking for a few more women to join my brand-new beta program, completely free! It starts June 15th. Apply here: https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/betatester
Transcribe →#132 | Instead of Doomscrolling Try These 5 Tips to Finally Calm Your Anxious Mind
1w ago00:18:58Tap to summarizeIf you've ever picked up your phone "just for a second" and looked up to realize an hour has gone by — I see you, sis. That constant scroll feels satisfying in the moment, but deep down you know it's quietly feeding your anxiety, pulling you out of the present, and stealing the joy of what's right in front of you. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 things you can do instead of doomscrolling to calm your anxious mind, find more joy, and reconnect with God, your family, and yourself. These are the same practical, faith-based strategies I've personally used, and they work. Be in my FREE Beta Coaching Program! I want to personally invite you to join my free beta program, Get a Grip — a step-by-step course designed to help you stop panic attacks, renew your mind, and walk in the peace God promised you. No payment info required. 100% free. We start June 15th and applications close June 12th. Join from anywhere in the world, as it is 100% online. Click the link below to apply! https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/betatester
Transcribe →#131 | 3 Truths About Anxiety & Why “Just Have Faith” Isn’t Helping (Yet)
1w ago00:17:46Tap to summarizeIf you've ever Googled "why does my anxiety not go away even though I have faith," you're in the right place. Being a believer and still struggling with anxiety and panic attacks can feel like a contradiction. You love God. You read your Bible. You pray. So why is the anxiety still there? Why does "just trust God" feel impossible when your heart is racing and your mind won't stop? You are not alone — and you are not failing at your faith. In this episode of the Get Free From Anxiety podcast, I'm opening up a conversation that the church doesn't always have: what it actually takes to overcome anxiety as a Christian. I'm sharing three truths about faith and anxiety that are often left out of the conversation, and they completely changed how I approach my own healing. If that's something you need, keep listening! Be in my FREE Beta Coaching Program! I want to personally invite you to join my free beta program, Get a Grip — a step-by-step course designed to help you stop panic attacks, renew your mind, and walk in the peace God promised you. No payment info required. 100% free. We start June 15th and applications close June 12th. Join from anywhere in the world, as it is 100% online. Click the link below to apply! https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/betatester
Transcribe →#130 | You’re Not “Just an Anxious Person”: How to Break That Identity for Good!
2w ago00:18:42Tap to summarizeIf you've been living with anxiety so long that it's started to feel like a personality trait — like maybe this is just who you are now — I want you to know that I understand that feeling more than you know. There was a time when I used to wake up every single day wishing I could go back to being 12 years old, carefree, unafraid, with nobody's problems on my shoulders. I had forgotten what it felt like to just be — to not be waiting for the next thing to go wrong. Now, I've found out who I really am. And I learned that anxiety is not my identity. In this episode, I'm walking you through the three steps that helped me drop the anxious identity and step into who God actually called me to be. This isn't a magic pill or an overnight fix — these are the stepping stones that can bring you out of anxiety and forward into your purpose and calling. Also mentioned in this episode: My brand new beta coaching program for women who want to stop panic attacks and keep them from coming back is completely free for our first 25–50 beta testers! Applications close June 11th and program starts June 15th! Apply here — https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/betatester
Transcribe →#129 | Enough Overthinking Already! Get in Control of Your Mind with 2 Easy Hacks
2w ago00:10:43Tap to summarizeIf you've ever felt like your mind is on a hamster wheel — spinning, spiraling, going and going with no off switch — this episode is for you. Overthinking is one of the sneakiest ways anxiety gets a foothold in our lives. As women, we've practically been conditioned to do it. We replay conversations, catastrophize situations, and exhaust ourselves before anything has even happened. And the worst part? The more we try to think our way out of it, the deeper we go. I've been there. I was there just this past weekend. My feelings got hurt by someone I love, and I found myself spiraling — questioning my value, my worth, wondering what I did wrong. That overthinking cycle is real, and it can take you down fast if you don't have the right tools to interrupt it. That's exactly what this episode is about. I'm sharing the two simple, Bible-based hacks I use every single time I find myself caught in an overthinking spiral. These aren't complicated. They don't cost money. You don't need a new app, a new routine, or a fancy system. You just need to be willing to do the work, and I promise, it's not as hard as you think. These tools have helped me go from emotionally unstable, unfocused, and spiraling… to grounded, clear, and at peace. And they can do the same for you. If you're tired of anxiety stealing your focus, your sleep, and your joy... if you're ready for a faith-first approach that actually works, this episode will give you a practical, powerful starting point. Also mentioned in this episode: My brand new beta coaching program for women who want to stop panic attacks and keep them from coming back is completely free for our first 25–50 beta testers! Applications close June 12th and program starts June 15th! Apply here — https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/betatester
Transcribe →#128 | Why You Can’t Seem to Relax and How Boundaries Will Turn Things Around as a Christian Woman
3w ago00:17:02Tap to summarizeLet's talk, sis. I know what it's like to wake up feeling already behind, to move through your whole day without a single breath, and to fall into bed at night still carrying everything. I know what it's like to want to rest and somehow feel guilty about it at the same time. That's exactly why I needed to have this conversation with you. In this episode of Get Free From Anxiety, we're talking about something so many of us are walking through quietly — that invisible pressure to keep going, keep producing, keep showing up for everyone else while your own cup runs dry. We're unpacking where that relentless drive really comes from, because I'll be the first to tell you: a lot of the time, it's not someone else pushing us. It's us. And once we see that, everything changes. We're also diving into the power of boundaries — not as a trendy self-care buzzword, but as a genuine, God-honoring tool that can give you your peace back. As a Christian woman, as a mom, as someone who has been there, I want to walk you through practical steps to help you finally slow down, breathe, and be still before God. Because sis, rest is not laziness. Rest is not irresponsible. Rest is something Jesus himself practiced, and you are allowed to follow in His footsteps. This episode is full of real, actionable takeaways to help you: Identify what's quietly stealing your mental energy every single day Start saying no without the guilt Create space in your life for true rest, without everything falling apart Use your faith as your foundation for the boundaries you set And yes, I'm walking through scripture with you too, because God's Word has something powerful to say about all of this. If you've been running on empty, feeling like you can't turn your brain off, or wondering why relaxing actually feels impossible for you, then press play! Don't forget: I have a free 30-minute training video linked below where I walk you through my three-step process for replacing anxious thoughts with new ones, rooted in God's Word. It comes with a worksheet, it's completely free, and it's a game-changer. Go grab it! https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/egworkshop
Transcribe →#127 | Anxiety: The Basics and How to Take Control Even With a Busy Life
3w ago00:19:51Tap to summarizeDo you ever find yourself dreading the day before it even begins? Have you been pushing through life on the outside while something heavy is quietly taking over on the inside? And what if the answer to what you've been carrying has been written down for you all along? I used to think I was just a nervous person. For years, I carried this weight without a name for it, until a trip to the ER and a late-night Google search changed everything. But even more life-changing than that label? Discovering what God's Word says about it, and how He already gave us everything we need to overcome it. In this episode, I'm taking it back to the basics. We're talking about what anxiety actually is, why naming it is the first step to breaking its power over you, and what Philippians 4:6-8 has to say about taking control of a mind that feels out of control. If you're a busy mom, a single person running in every direction, or someone who's quietly struggling behind a smile — this one is for you. You don't have to keep waking up feeling weighed down. There is a way forward — and it starts in His Word! Freebie alert! This free training teaches 3 simple, faith-based steps to help you change anxious thinking, interrupt panic attacks, and regain control of your mind. Grab it here: https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/egworkshop
Transcribe →#126 | Get a G.R.I.P: The Step By Step Plan to Help You Break Free From Panic Attacks
4w ago00:16:53Tap to summarizeHave you ever been sitting at your desk, not doing anything stressful, and out of nowhere your heart just... takes off? No reason. No warning. Just full-on panic mode? And if you've ever thought, "I love God, I believe in Him, so why do I still feel like this?" — girl, this episode is for you. I'm sharing a piece of my very first live workshop, Free Yourself From Anxiety, and I am so excited about what God did in that room. We talked about the one thing that actually changed everything and no, it wasn't a special diet (been there, tried that, I'm back on chicken, praise God). It was learning how to change the way I think. Romans 12:2 says to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Sounds simple, right? But what does that actually look like when you're in the middle of a spiral? That's exactly what we break down. Here's a taste of what we get into: Why trying to control everything around you will never give you the peace you're looking for The G.R.I.P. Framework - four steps I walked through personally that took me from panic attacks to freedom A practical method to help you face those scary, looping thoughts head-on — with truth instead of fear The brain science behind why anxiety keeps coming back (and how to use it in your favor) How long have you been fighting this? How many things have you tried? How many times have you wondered if you'll ever actually feel like yourself again? I want you to walk away from this episode with something real to stand on. Not just inspiration, but a foundation. Free stuff mentioned in this episode: Full Workshop Replay — Video and worksheet sent to your inbox! https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/egworkshophttps://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/egworkshop If this spoke to you, send it to a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review! It seriously means everything. Til next week, peace.
Transcribe →#125 | The Simple 3 Step Journaling Method That Helps You Quiet Anxiety and Hear God with Eileen Perez
May 500:27:01Tap to summarizeAre you struggling to connect with God? Does anxiety make it hard to quiet your mind long enough to pray, let alone journal? If you've ever felt too scattered, too tired, or too disconnected to even know where to start with your faith, this episode was made for you. In this conversation, I sit down with Eileen Perez — spiritual growth coach, wife, mom, nana, and host of A Journey Through Faith — and friend, she's got me pumped! Eileen shares how she went from feeling distant from God after losing her father to building one of the most consistent, joy-filled prayer and journaling practices I've ever heard described. How do you journal when you don't know what to write? How do you build a spiritual routine that actually sticks? Eileen answers both of these, beautifully, with a simple, 10-minute method that takes all the pressure off. No perfect grammar. No lengthy entries. Just you, God, and three honest questions. What I love most is that Eileen doesn't make this complicated. She meets you right where you are — anxious, disconnected, falling off — and gently reminds you that God sees you. Just like He saw Hagar in the wilderness, He sees you too. By the end of this episode, you'll have a concrete, doable starting point for getting back into the Word, rebuilding your routine, and finally feeling that peace you've been searching for. Connect with Eileen Join her Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1XxW7kZAPz/ Send her an email: eileen@ajourneythroughfaith.com Listen to her podcast: A Journey Through Faith - https://bit.ly/4f22afz
Transcribe →#124 | How to Go to God When You've Been Anxiously Avoiding Him (3 Simple Steps)
Apr 3000:16:23Tap to summarizeIf you've been skipping prayer, avoiding church, or filling your time with anything but God, I see you, and I've been there too. Avoidance doesn't mean you've stopped loving Him. More often, it means fear, shame, or confusion has quietly crept in between you and the One who already knows everything about you. In this episode, I'm walking you through three simple steps to help you return to God even when it feels hard. If you're struggling with anxiety, feeling spiritually disconnected, or just can't seem to find your way back to God, this episode is for you. 💛 Let's Work Together! Join my coaching program - https://calendly.com/ashanti-onehourcoaching/onehourcoaching Sign up for my weekly anxiety-busting newsletter! https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter
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