#144 | Stop Surviving & Start Living: 3 Questions to Help You Reconnect With Joy Again!

#148 | Feeling Burnout, Mama? Here's How to Calm Your Mind and Regulate Your Emotions in the Moment with Mitch Blackford

I am so excited for today's episode, because I've got someone special with me — Mitch, the host of Faithful Mama Rising. Mitch talks to overwhelmed moms about mom life, marriage, and identity, and let me tell you, our conversation today is one you are not going to want to miss. We get real about what it actually feels like when motherhood hits you, that emotional overwhelm nobody really prepares you for, and Mitch shares her own story (funny and inspiring) of the moment everything clicked for her. She walks us through simple, practical tools to face that overwhelm, release shame without letting it control you, and even bring a little playfulness back into the hardest moments. If you've ever felt like you're barely keeping it together, or like the mom you imagined being and the mom you feel like some days just don't match up — this episode is going to feel like a warm hug and a permission slip all in one. So grab your coffee, get comfortable, and let's dive into this fun and hilarious conversation with the wonderful Mitch Blackford.  Connect with Mitch!  Listen to her podcast, Faithful Mama Rising: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithful-mama-rising-i-overwhelm-mindset-marriage-faith/id1723768557 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithful-mama-rising-i-overwhelm-mindset-marriage-faith/id1723768557] Join her Facebook community Mindset for Moms and Marriage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindsetformomsandmarriage [https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindsetformomsandmarriage] Sign up for her insider's list at: faithfulmamarising.com/insiders [http://faithfulmamarising.com/insiders]. 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 [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 [https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter] * Join the Anxiety Support Group for Christian Women >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety [https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety]

#147 | How to Trust God When You Feel Extremely Overwhelmed - The Gentle Reminder You Definitely Need

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 [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 [https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter] * Join the Anxiety Support Group for Christian Women >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety [https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety]

#146 | How to Stop Anxiously Self-Sabotaging And Move Forward With Your Life (2 Simple Steps)

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 [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 [https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter] * Join the Anxiety Support Group for Christian Women >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety [https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety]

#145 | Ready to Get Your Life Back From Anxiety? Start Using This 4-Step Method (100% Faith Based!)

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 [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 [https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter] * Join the Anxiety Support Group for Christian Women >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety [https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety]   Disclaimer: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 medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

#144 | Stop Surviving & Start Living: 3 Questions to Help You Reconnect With Joy Again!

I'm sharing something a little different this week: a clip straight from my beta course, where I get real about a phrase we've all heard a million times- "protecting your peace" -and why I actually don't believe in it. Oof. I know.  We talk about the difference between hiding from discomfort and actually living through it. I open up about my own struggles with anxiety and food, share a personal (and honestly kind of funny) story about rediscovering joy in the kitchen, and walk through a simple exercise to help you reconnect with the things anxiety has quietly talked you out of. If you've been surviving instead of living, this one's for you. Grab your journal — you'll want to take notes on this! 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 [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 [https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter] * Join the Anxiety Support Group for Christian Women >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety [https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety]