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Amanda Stern grew up with an undiagnosed panic disorder and was plagued with fear that her friends and family would be taken from her or die. In this conversation, Amanda shares how her life has been impacted by anxiety caused by panic disorder and how she eventually found healing through therapy. She went on to write a memoir, "Little Panic: Dispatches from an Anxious Life" along with a series of children's books and is an advocate and public speaker helping to erase the stigma of Panic Disorder.

0:00 Intro
01:20 This week's guest
02:49 Early signs of anxiety & panic disorder
09:49 Avoiding her fears vs. facing them
13:39 Being diagnosed with panic disorder as an adult
21:00 How Amanda's panic disorder symptoms manifested
25:51 Finding the right treatment for her panic disorder
36:24 How Amanda manages her anxiety & panic
50:54 Amanda's advice for anyone battling panic disorder & anxiety
55:00 Outro

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Twitter:   / amandastern  
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