Panic Meet Peace

#53 | Uncertain About the Future? 4 Steps to Prepare for the New Year WITHOUT Anxiety

New Year Resolutions got you bummed? Not really sure what to hope for or lean into? No worries, friend. I've got you!
Today’s shorty, is about how to prepare to have an anxiety free year in 2025. (elevator pitch, anyone?)
I’ve listed the takeaways we discuss in this episode below, but please understand, in order for these steps to work in your life… YOU have to do them!
Yes, this podcast is about faith. But it's also about self-help and mental health. Which means, you're going to have to put in some work to achieve this goal!
Oh, and obviously, make sure you listen to the episode after you copy these notes! I break each one down for you so you can avoid all that unnecessary work. ;)
4 Steps to Prepare for the future: 
1. Establish your faith
2. Focus on your faith
3. Protect your faith
4. Act on your faith. 
And in case no one else tells you this today: I believe in you. :) 
Always, Ashanti

#52 | Mini-sode: The Power of Gratitude Over Anxiety. Science Backed Facts!

Firstly, let me give a HUGE thank you to YOU! This podcast is a dream of mine and would not be possible without your support and encouragement every week. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Today's episode is going to be a shorty, but a goody.
It's Thanksgiving, so I don't want to take up all your time, but I do want to speak to those of you who are just here hanging out, looking for ways to overcome anxiety.
Still, you're saying, hey, Thanksgiving is going on, but that doesn't mean anxiety is stopped.
I got you. I feel you. And I want to talk to you today, very briefly, about the science and the FAITH of how anxiety can be healed through gratitude.
Are you ready? Let's dive in! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Fatigued? Burnt out? It's Time to Hit the Reset Button

It's the end of November, and we are in full-holiday swing! Prepping groceries, menus, guests, travel plans, and all the wonderful.... and tiring.... festivities. 
But, has anyone else felt a bit burnt out lately? It just seems like the end of the year crept up on us and is swiftly passing by. I don't know about you, but in seasons of burn out like this, I start to feel distant from God. That alone lets the door open for every ounce of anxiety waiting to pounce on me. 
YET. God, in all his infinite knowledge and power, has already given us the resources we need to access his rest and peace. And all it takes to obtain it is 15 minutes! 
Today's episode is a shorty but goody. Let's get into it!
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#50 | Why Are You Anxious? The Answer Isn't What You Think!

Hey friend.
What a week it's been! Am I right?
Coming down off the election in the U.S. definitely felt like getting off of a roller coaster of anxiety.
But, this got me thinking: What am I so anxious about?
I could have selected all the reasons that seemed obvious, but none of those were exactly hitting the nail on the head (so to speak.)
So what could be causing me anxiety, really?
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God,"
Philippians 4:6
 
Reading this verse reminds me that I get to decide whether to be anxious or not.
Which means, the reason I was anxious was because someone else was making the decisions! (mic drop!)
So today's episode is a break down of what this all really means.
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#49 | The Power of Words: 3 Scriptures to Speak Over Yourself When Anxiety Attacks

Hey You.
Zoom out for a minute. Take a look at your life. What do you see?
Do you see joy? Do you see pain? Do you see goodness or struggle? Is it a mix of both?
What if I told you that most of what we go through in life is generated by our own words? (gasp!)
Here, I'll share a scripture to prove it:
"Life and death are in the power of the tongue. And they that love it, will eat the fruit thereof."
Proverbs 18:21
Remember when I asked you to take a look at your life? How much of it did you see come from your words?
How many things do you think manifested in your life just by what you said?
The important thing to note here about this verse is that both life and death are in the power of the words we speak.
Which means, once again, we can choose which one we want to be in our life!
And if you're life looks a little more dismal that you intended and you want to change it, then may I suggest the first step: changing your language.
Sometimes we don't know the right words to say or where to begin. God's word is full of life-giving vocabulary that is more than fitting for you. Feel free to do like my 5 year old does to me, and play "copy-cat" with God! He loves this game! (probably a little bit more than me. :)
In today's episode, I share 3 powerful scriptures to focus on and declare over your life every single day.
You can change your life and break free of anxiety! Start speaking life today, and watch God's Word, work. Love you!

#48| Struggling to Stay Positive in a Crazy World? 3 Steps to Help You Regain Your Joy

Hey girly. Are you struggling to maintain positive thinking in this crazy world? In between the U.S. election, the wars, diseases, recalls, hurricanes, and struggles all over the globe,  being able to have joyful thoughts is next to impossible. I know how difficult it is to not let the chaos on the outside, become the chaos on the inside, and I'm here to help you find your way out through faith!
In today's episode, I share 3 steps that you can use to break the cycle of anxiety, maintain awareness without anxiousness, and release negative energy. God never designed for us to be consumed by the cares of this world. Cast them on Him today, and get your mind, your peace, and your joy back. 
Trust God! 
Be someone's peace today! 

#47| 2 Critical Questions That Will Shape Your 2025 AND Help Give You Peace About the Future!

Listen friend.  I am aware of the USA election coming up.  I know there are wars upon wars, devastating storms, and destruction in every corner of the earth. BUT. There is another war raging right now, that can't be seen, and it's happening in so many of us: ANXIETY. 
This podcast is all about how to win the war against anxiety in our minds and bodies through faith. While it seems crazy to shift focus from all of that, AND tell you to hope for the future, I have to do it. I would rather be CRAZY for believing God, than wise for not. So, if you have been feeling anxious, worried, stressed, depressed, or overwhelmed by the weight of the future, then this episode is for you!
These 2 future shaping questions are going to help you find your God-given purpose in a lost world, and give you a renewed strength for today. Whatever burdens you carry, I pray that you will surrender them at God's feet today, and take His yoke upon you...
"For my yoke is easy,  and my burden is light." - Jesus
Get out your journals, notepads, vision boards, mood boards, and all of the above because it's going to be GOOD!
Leave a review for this episode here! Peace!
 

#46| The 4 Steps to Peace: My Method for Overcoming Anxiety Daily

Hey girly. Are you sick of constantly worrying, stressing, and letting little everything get to you? Do you find it hard to just “be?” Does anxiety keep you from being your truest, most joyful self?
Today’s episode is all about the 4 step method I use to obtain and maintain peace. Our God has not only promised us peace that surpasses understanding, but he also promised us that He would handle all that matters to us.
I’ve partnered with Him to give to you this step-by-step process to take back your peace and joy! I pray you work with God and start applying each of these super simple steps to your life today!
For those who are interested in the “Hey Anxious Girly” Workshop, subscribe to this link and I’ll send you the replay of the workshop! It is free, fun, and full of anxiety busting teachings: https://panicmeetpeace.ck.page/heyanxiousgirlyworkshop
Peace and Love! AW

#45| Are you constantly hurrying through your life? 3 scriptures to help you slow down and why God wants you to.

Do you struggle with never reaching the end of your to-do list? Does it always feel like you are hurrying to get the next thing done? Have you wondered if it will ever stop?
As someone who wears a lot of hats, I know how easy it is to swept away by all the to-do’s. It is so satisfying to see those objectives move to the “to-done” list. But what isn’t satisfying is the overwhelm, the pressure, and the stress to get all of those boxes checked.
Usually, when we have spent all of our energy doing all of the things, we are left weary and burdened. That’s not fun. But even as I write this, I believe God is calling us to slow down and be present, not just in the moment, but also with Him.
He wants to be the ones to carry the weight of our world on his shoulders. And as you’ll see today, the best place to lay down our struggles and efforts, is at His feet.
May your mind be at ease as you listen. Perhaps today, we can start a new trend. Instead of “busy-moms,” we can be “chill moms.” God loves you and so do I!
P.S. I may or may not have cried severely during the recording of this episode. You’ll find out when you listen!
P.P.S. It’s not edited properly because my computer was not working properly. So…its gonna be interesting.
P.P.P.S. I have prepared a way for you to slow down, and get quiet with God. Register and attend my free Zoom workshop “Hey Anxious Girly” on October 14, 10 am CST, at this link: https://panicmeetpeace.ck.page/heyanxiousgirlyworkshop

#44| Why I Don't Have Panic Attacks Anymore, and How You Can Prevent Them Too

Have you ever found yourself panicking, stressing, and getting so exhausted and fatigued over absolutely nothing?
Those panic attacks, which I call “mind thunderstorms,” are brutal. They are most often hidden within us, not shown outwardly, but inwardly, a tornado is happening. Adrenaline and cortisol are running on a rampage through our bodies, sending us into a panic, and away from peace.
Friend, today I want to share with you my story on how I stopped having panic attacks, and a three step method I have learned and applied to prevent them.
Thanks so much for tuning in today! Please leave a review if you enjoyed it, and even if you didn’t. I can’t wait to read your minds! (Figuratively speaking)
As always, please do not look to this podcast for medical advice. I am here to help guide you to peace through faith techniques. This is what worked for me and hopefully, will help you too.
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