Bye Bye Panic

There’s a point where the fear starts changing shape. At first, it’s the panic, the racing thoughts, the fight to get through the day. But after a while — especially when exhaustion sets in — a new worry creeps in. What if this isn’t just anxiety anymore? What if this is depression? It doesn’t always come in words. Sometimes it’s a sense of emotional dullness. Sometimes it’s the heaviness in your limbs. Sometimes it’s the feeling that nothing really lands anymore — not joy, not anger, not anything. This episode sits with that fear. Not to dismiss it, not to diagnose it — but to slow it down. To look at what’s actually happening in your body and brain when those feelings show up. Why the sadness can feel so strong. And how, surprisingly, it might be part of something the nervous system already knows how to handle. There’s a pattern underneath it. A specific shift that often gets misread. Let’s look at it together. (This is an AI-generated episode inspired by my YouTube videos. I personally moderate these to share insights more efficiently, keeping the content informative yet completely free.) Key Takeaways: * Intro (00:00)  * The fear of anxiety turning into depression (00:25) * Labels aren’t helpful — look at emotional intensity instead (01:42) * Hyperstimulation explains sadness, anger, panic, and more (03:01) * The depression fear is often just another intrusive thought (04:06) * Letdown effect: why sadness hits during recovery (06:02) * Fighting sadness interferes with the body’s healing process (08:18) * Acceptance is an active skill that builds long-term resilience (10:43) Additional Resources: ➡️ To accelerate your recovery journey, book a call to see if the mentorship with Shaan's team will help your specific situation [https://byebyepanic.lpages.co/permanentrecoveryvideo/?utm_campaign=25&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]  ➡️ Get access to the Desensitization Blueprint [https://www.byebyepanic.com/?utm_campaign=25&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]   ➡️ FREE E-BOOK [https://www.byebyepanic.com/optin-v21740104216015?utm_campaign=25&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]   --- Follow me on social media:  🔹 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shaan_kassam]  🔹 Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/byebyepanic/]  🔹 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaankassam/]

Disclaimer: The content in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It assumes you’ve already been evaluated by a healthcare provider and told your symptoms are related to anxiety. Always consult with a qualified health professional before making any changes to your care. - - - ➡️ Want personalized recovery guidance on your healing journey? Learn more about working with Shaan and his team here [https://byebyepanic.lpages.co/permanentrecoveryvideo/?utm_campaign=95&utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast] ➡️ Access to Shaan’s Courses [https://byebyepanic.clickfunnels.com/sales-pagehfqp9bh6?utm_campaign=95&utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast] Follow me on social media:  🔹 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shaan_kassam]  🔹 Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/byebyepanic/]

The flight was booked months ago. A little reward, maybe even a reset. But now it's a week out, and your stomach’s in knots every time you think about it. Not because you forgot something — but because you didn’t. You planned everything.  It’s the not-knowing that’s hard to plan for. Like, what happens if it hits mid-flight? Or in the middle of dinner in some new city, far from your bed, your home base? That thought alone starts to take up space. People mean well. “You just need to get away,” they say. But for some, the idea of being away is the very thing that sends their nervous system into red alert. It’s not the plane or the destination. It’s the feeling of being trapped with a body you don’t fully trust. This episode doesn’t offer a checklist. It sits in that weird middle ground — between wanting to go and fearing what might happen if you do. It unpacks why “white-knuckling it” usually makes things worse. Why even beautiful places can feel suffocating. And what has to shift before travel feels like an option again. Not a miracle story. Not a meltdown either. Something else. Tune in. (This is an AI-generated episode inspired by my YouTube videos. I personally moderate these to share insights more efficiently, keeping the content informative yet completely free.) Key Takeaways: * Intro (00:00)  * Travel triggers anxiety, not relief (00:25) * Sensitized threat system misreads safe settings (03:10) * Why “pushing through” usually backfires (05:13) * Three core reasons people spiral during travel (05:58) * Respond, don’t resist anxiety symptoms (07:52) * Recovery — not vacation — is the real goal (09:18) Additional Resources: ➡️ To accelerate your recovery journey, book a call to see if the mentorship with Shaan's team will help your specific situation [https://byebyepanic.lpages.co/permanentrecoveryvideo/?utm_campaign=24&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]  ➡️ Get access to the Desensitization Blueprint [https://www.byebyepanic.com/?utm_campaign=24&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]   ➡️ FREE E-BOOK [https://www.byebyepanic.com/optin-v21740104216015?utm_campaign=24&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]   --- Follow me on social media:  🔹 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shaan_kassam]  🔹 Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/byebyepanic/]  🔹 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaankassam/]

At some point, the question shows up – quietly at first, then louder, then nonstop. “How long is this going to take?” It makes sense. When your chest is tight, your thoughts won’t settle, and life feels unreal, it’s natural to want some kind of finish line. A number. An end date. But here’s the part that doesn’t get said enough: the more you chase that answer, the more it slips away. Not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because the need for speed starts to send a different message – one your nervous system reads as danger. This episode unpacks that tension. It looks at why urgency backfires, what actually helps the system calm down, and how some people start to get better without even realizing it at first. There’s no timeline here. Not really. But there is a shift – a specific kind – that seems to change everything. One that doesn’t involve forcing symptoms away or figuring it all out right now. It’s smaller than that. And also, strangely, bigger. That’s where the episode lands. Tune in to find out more. (This is an AI-generated episode inspired by my YouTube videos. I personally moderate these to share insights more efficiently, keeping the content informative yet completely free.) Key Takeaways: * Introduction (00:00) * Question of urgency: "How long?" (00:25) * The paradox of rushing recovery (03:00) * Focus on 1% daily improvement (04:28) * Fighting symptoms reinforces the problem (06:30) * Unique recovery paths and roadblocks (08:08) * The importance of guidance or coaching (10:19) Additional Resources: ➡️ To accelerate your recovery journey, book a call to see if the mentorship with Shaan's team will help your specific situation [https://byebyepanic.lpages.co/permanentrecoveryvideo/?utm_campaign=23&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]  ➡️ Get access to the Desensitization Blueprint [https://www.byebyepanic.com/?utm_campaign=23&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]   ➡️ FREE E-BOOK [https://www.byebyepanic.com/optin-v21740104216015?utm_campaign=23&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]   --- Follow me on social media:  🔹 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shaan_kassam]  🔹 Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/byebyepanic/]  🔹 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaankassam/]

You used to drive without thinking. Now, even the idea of getting on the freeway feels like too much. Sound familiar? It rarely begins with something dramatic. Maybe you skipped one route. Then another. Until even a quick trip feels loaded – like you’re stepping into something uncertain, and your own body might turn against you mid-route. The fear doesn’t always come from where you think it does. Sometimes it’s not the road, or the traffic, or even the car itself – it’s something quieter, harder to name, that shows up anyway. This episode unpacks what’s really happening when panic shows up behind the wheel. Why it begins. Why it lingers. And what your brain might be getting wrong when it keeps sounding the alarm. It doesn’t offer quick fixes or clichés. But it does trace the patterns behind the panic – and the surprising ways they can begin to shift. Tune in! (This is an AI-generated episode inspired by my YouTube videos. I personally moderate these to share insights more efficiently, keeping the content informative yet completely free.) Key Takeaways: * Introduction (00:00)  * Driving anxiety often begins subtly and escalates (00:10) * Fear is about panic, not driving itself (01:17) * Escape urge stems from discomfort, not actual danger (05:00) * Exposure and acceptance retrain the brain (07:05) * Panic rarely affects actual driving control (08:54) * Take small recovery steps like driveway sitting (11:01) Additional Resources: ➡️ To accelerate your recovery journey, book a call to see if the mentorship with Shaan's team will help your specific situation [https://byebyepanic.lpages.co/permanentrecoveryvideo/?utm_campaign=22&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]  ➡️ Get access to the Desensitization Blueprint [https://www.byebyepanic.com/?utm_campaign=22&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]   ➡️ FREE E-BOOK [https://www.byebyepanic.com/optin-v21740104216015?utm_campaign=22&utm_medium=Audio&utm_source=NTBLM+Podcast]   --- Follow me on social media:  🔹 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shaan_kassam]  🔹 Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/byebyepanic/]  🔹 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaankassam/]