Get Free From Anxiety | Panic Attack, Anxious, Overwhelmed, Stress, Faith, Prayer
This podcast helps women find freedom from anxiety through faith-based solutions, real conversations, and step-by-step strategies. Host Ashanti Watson shares her personal journey from chronic postpartum anxiety to peace through partnering with God. Each episode offers practical advice and spiritual insights for overcoming panic attacks, stress, and overwhelm.
Episodes
#142 | How to Stop Fearing Your Next Panic Attack & Heal Them Instead
You guys know my story. I used to have four to five panic attacks every single day, and I've learned a lot on the other side of that. One of the biggest things I've learned is that the way we think about panic attacks is actually a huge part of why they keep happening. And once I understood that, everything started to change.
In this episode, I'm teaching you the two core things you need to unders
#141 | Retrain Your Mind So You Can Live Without Constant Anxiety in 4 Steps
Okay, let's be real for a second. You didn't ask for anxiety. It just showed up one day and decided to move in like a roommate nobody invited. And if you're anything like I was, you've spent way too many days wishing it would just leave you alone.
The good news? You actually have the power to get rid of it. And in this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how to do that through four steps, all
#139 | 4 Spirit-Led Hacks to Reduce Anxiety as a Christian Mom in 10 Minutes or Less Per Day!
Anxiety doesn't have to run your life, and you don't need hours in your day to fight back. As a mom of two, wife, and woman wearing several hats, I am completely familiar with feeling like there isn't enough time in the day to help ourselves!
But in this episode, I'm sharing four spirit-led hacks that take 10 minutes or less each day and are rooted in Scripture. These aren't just feel-good tips;
#140 | Avoiding Going Home? 5 Ways to Figure Out Why Your Safe Space Feels Like a Trigger
If you've ever dreaded walking through your own front door — working late on purpose, wandering the aisles of Target just to avoid going home — I want you to know you are not alone, and there is nothing wrong with you. I've been exactly where you are.
In this episode, I'm getting real with you about the season I spent feeling like my own home was triggering my anxiety instead of calming it. I'm sh
#138 | 1 Simple Change That Will Calm Your Mind Even As A Busy Mom
If you've ever felt what I can only describe as exhausterwhelmulated — that bone-deep mix of exhausted, overwhelmed, and overstimulated all at once — tune in.
I know that feeling intimately. There was a season in my life when I was working full-time, coming home to a three-year-old, breastfeeding a six-week-old who came to work with me every day, cooking, cleaning, and quietly falling apart inside
#137 | Ready to Stop Feeling Anxious? How This 1 Faith Hack Can Help You Get There, Fast
If you've ever caught yourself thinking "when will this finally be over?", this episode is for you.
I know what it's like to wake up already dreading the day. I spent four years battling anxiety, with the last two years of that season consisting of four to five panic attacks a day at my worst. I tried to figure it all out on my own, and friend, it wasn't working.
In this episode, I'm sharing the o
#136 | How to Stop the “What If” Spiral Before It Begins and Keep It From Coming Back
If you've ever found yourself lying awake at night, caught in a loop of what if this happens and what if that falls apart, I totally get you. That spiral is exhausting, and honestly, it's no way to live. Today I'm sharing the one simple but powerful shift that changed everything for me: replacing "what if" with "even if."
It sounds almost too simple, right? But stick with me, because this isn't ju
#135 | Why Anxiety is Actually a Signal, Not a Problem: The #1 Way I Take Control by Reshaping My Thoughts
There is something I want you to know: anxiety is not the problem. It's the symptom.
Today, we are taking a good look at the root of what's been disrupting your peace, and why that changes everything about how you approach it. I'm also getting real about how anxiety can steal your joy even when life is going perfectly well, because I've lived that, and I know you have too.
We're talking about the
#134 | Sick of Trying to “Pray It Away”? Try This Faith-Based Method Instead
Have you been praying for your anxiety to go away and still waking up feeling the same? I've been there. In today's episode, I'm opening up about a season in my life when I was struggling to hold onto my faith while managing panic attacks, a new marriage, motherhood, and a world turned upside down by COVID.
If your prayers feel unanswered, this episode is for you. We're diving into a two-part, scr
#133 | The Secret to Staying Calm as an Overwhelmed Mom When Everyone Needs You
Summer 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 tod
#132 | Instead of Doomscrolling Try These 5 Tips to Finally Calm Your Anxious Mind
If 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 yo
#131 | 3 Truths About Anxiety & Why “Just Have Faith” Isn’t Helping (Yet)
If 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 alon
#130 | You’re Not “Just an Anxious Person”: How to Break That Identity for Good!
If 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 fe
#129 | Enough Overthinking Already! Get in Control of Your Mind with 2 Easy Hacks
If 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 p
#128 | Why You Can’t Seem to Relax and How Boundaries Will Turn Things Around as a Christian Woman
Let'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 abou
#127 | Anxiety: The Basics and How to Take Control Even With a Busy Life
Do 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 l
#126 | Get a G.R.I.P: The Step By Step Plan to Help You Break Free From Panic Attacks
Have 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 abo
#125 | The Simple 3 Step Journaling Method That Helps You Quiet Anxiety and Hear God with Eileen Perez
Are 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 — a
#124 | How to Go to God When You've Been Anxiously Avoiding Him (3 Simple Steps)
If 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 ev
#123 | 3 Ways to Reset When You Feel Overwhelmed and Mentally Exhausted
Have you ever felt so mentally and emotionally drained that you weren't even overthinking anymore...you were just done? Like you're still showing up, cooking dinner, being present, but feeling completely numb on the inside?
I've been there. Just recently, actually. And in this episode, I'm walking you through exactly what helped me shake off that weariness and find my way back.
I know what it fe
#122 | How to Trust God in Unexpected Situations Without Letting Anxiety Take Over
Have you ever been blindsided by something you never saw coming and immediately felt fear, panic, or anxiety? How do you learn to manage the effects of that sudden event?
For most of us, we find ourselves in a state of fear and anxiety when things take an unexpected turn. But, what if we learned to trust God in such a way that we don't lose our hope (or peace!) even when it's hard?
In this epi
#121 | Get Control of Those Panic Attacks By Getting Control of THIS One Thing First
Hey sis, the internet is not short on techniques to calm panic attacks. But how do we stop having them? How do we get control and maintain that control so we can go through our days joyfully again?
When I was struggling with panic attacks daily, I grew tired of anxiety relief tips that only manage symptoms. I needed to know what steps to take so I could be free. God led me through it, and now you
#120 | 5 Things Chronic Anxiety Is Keeping You From and How to Get Past It In 2 Steps
If you've been waking up with a racing heart, feeling constantly triggered, or just going through the motions of life with your mind somewhere else entirely, I see you, and I've been there.
Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on what anxiety is actually costing you. Not in a shame-y way, but in a wake up and see what's being stolen from you kind of way. Because once you see it clearly, you can fin
#119 | Can I Still Be A Proverbs 31 Woman If I Am Anxious? Yes, Here's 3 Reasons Why
If you've ever read Proverbs 31 and immediately felt like you didn't qualify, you're not alone. I've been there before; measuring myself against a list I thought I'd never live up to, all while quietly fighting anxiety behind closed doors.
In this episode, I'm breaking down what it actually means to be a virtuous woman, and it's not what most of us think. We're talking about your worth, your stren
#118 | I Love God, So Why Am I Still Anxious? 3 Mistakes Most Christians Are Making
I know what it's like to love God deeply and still wake up anxious. If you've ever wondered why your faith doesn't seem to be "enough" to make the anxiety stop, I want you to know there is nothing wrong with you.
In this episode, I'm opening up about three common mistakes I see Christians making when it comes to anxiety, mistakes I made myself for years. I was preaching sermons and coming home to
#117 | Why Does Anxiety Feel Like Part of Me Now? The Reason Why and How to Be Free From It
Do you know what it's like when anxiety persists to the point where you start to wonder if this is just how it is? Am I always going to be anxious?
The world seems to think anxiety is trending, and have made it seem like a cool, personality trait. But God says to "Be anxious for nothing," (Phil 4:6) which means He never meant for it to be part of our identity. So how do we free ourselves from t
#116 | Stop Feeling Guilty for Needing a Break! Biblical Encouragement for the Busy Mom
Hey sis, I know what it's like to feel like you can't stop. Between the house, the kids, the job, the mental load of keeping everyone happy.. who has time to rest? I lived in that cycle for years, and honestly? I was the one keeping myself stuck in it.
In this episode, I get really honest about a conversation my husband and I had that completely shifted the way I see rest and the guilt that comes
#115 | The Prayer That Led Me to Freedom From Anxiety - Increase Your Faith Today
Do you know what it feels like to wake up every day gripped by anxiety and fear, wondering if it will ever end? Do you also feel God calling you out of this, but don't really know how to get started?
In this episode, I'm sharing my "shower story" where the prayer that changed everything for me happened. It was in this moment, that God showed me I was praying out of fear. When the Holy Spirit spo
#114 | Struggling with Fear of the Unknown? Overcome It With This ONE Powerful Change. SO EASY!
Life has a way of catching us off guard. Job loss, betrayal, health scares, broken relationships.... I know what it feels like when the unexpected knocks the wind right out of you. And I know what it's like to let anxiety convince you that if you can't control it, you need to prepare for the worst.
In this episode, I'm sharing a simple and powerful mindset shift that completely changed how I resp
#111 | Is It Possible to Stop Being Anxious? How to Ignite Your Faith To Overcome It In 3 Steps
Can I be real with you for a second? I know what it's like to wake up with your heart already racing. To feel like anxiety has become so much a part of you that you can't even remember what peace feels like. To wonder if freedom is actually possible or if you're just stuck like this forever.
I spent years in that exact place. Juggling a full-time job, a struggling marriage, two kids under five, an
#113 | Feeling Anxious About Your Future? Ground Yourself With These 4 Trust Building Bible Verses
Do you feel anxious when you think about your future? You say to yourself, I know God is in control, and I know I can’t control the future, but I’m still anxious about it. What if I told you that this is not an indicator of your faith in God, but your trust in God?
I know what it feels like to lie awake at night, heart racing, overwhelmed by my own thoughts about the future. If you're struggling
#112 | How to Hear From God When Anxiety Takes Over And What He Is Saying To You Now (Holy Spirit Download!)
Have you been struggling to hear God lately? Are you secretly questioning if what He said will come to pass? Or maybe even wondering if He's still there?
If you've ever found yourself wondering where God is in the middle of your anxiety, questioning if He's even listening, I've been there too.
Today's episode was a totally unplanned, Holy Spirit download that just had to come out. Obviously, God
#110 | Why Praying More Hasn’t Stopped Your Panic Attacks & What God Wants You To Do Differently
Have you been praying for peace, asking God to take away your panic attacks, and still not seeing an end? Do you trust God, yet find yourself stuck in anxiety anyway?
If you have cried out to God for relief but nothing seems to be changing, we are going to unpack why that might be happening and what God wants you to do differently!
In today’s conversation, we speak directly to the Christian woman
#109 | Why Am I Still Anxious If I Trust God? The Real Reason Why and How To Fix It
Why am I still anxious if I trust God? If I believe He is in control, why does my mind still spiral?
Why do I know the truth in my head, but still feel fear in my body?
In this episode, we are addressing the tension so many Christian moms feel but rarely say out loud. We love God. We trust Him. We pray. And yet anxiety still shows up. The good news is, you are not alone!
Today, I’ll walk you thro
#108 | Self Care is Self Love - 3 Stress Relieving Gifts to Give Yourself This Weekend (Free and Easy!)
Have you ever felt like you were pouring from an empty cup? Do you wish someone would give even half of what you give out, back to you? Well, I can't promise a knight-in-shining-armor, but I can speak to your soul and show you how to refill your cup through self care!
In this episode, I share how to refill your cup through biblical self-care and give you three practical gifts you can give your
#107 | "I'm Always Needed By Someone" - 3 Healthy Boundaries Every Christian Mama Can and Should Set
Do you ever feel like everyone is depending on you to make everything work? Are you constantly burnt out and exploding on your kids without really knowing why?
In this episode, I'm sharing my personal journey from feeling overwhelmed and resentful as a new stay-at-home mom to finding peace and presence with my family. I'll reveal what's really causing your burnout (spoiler: it's not your kids!)
#106 | Can My Faith in God Really Help Me Stop Feeling Anxious? YES. Here's How to Activate It.
Have you ever wondered why you feel anxious even though you believe in God? Do you question if faith is enough to move this mountain in your life?
In this episode, I share the truth about faith's power over fear and the 3 steps to begin activating that power right now in your life. I open up about the moment the Holy Spirit interrupted my anxious prayer and challenged me to pray for what I actuall
#105 | 8 Reasons You Should Stop Doomscrolling & Start Ending the Panic Attacks
In this episode, I share my personal journey of overcoming daily panic attacks by making one major change: quitting social media. Three to four years ago, I was experiencing 8-10 panic attacks a day, struggling to think clearly, and feeling completely out of control. I realized that doom scrolling was consuming 4-5 hours of my day and filling my mind with content I couldn't control.
I made the dec
#104 | Tired of Constantly Feeling Anxious? 3 Powerful Thoughts to Help You Calm Your Mind and Body
In this episode, I am sharing three powerful thoughts to stop anxiety before it takes over and renew your mind for peace.
What you will hear:
My personal story of waking up with a sudden anxiety attack
How anxiety feeds on our thoughts and creates endless cycles
Three active thoughts to break the anxiety cycle that you can apply in the middle of an attack
The importance of prayer in managing anxi
#103 | Make This Your Year to Become Anxiety Free - Start With This ONE Simple Step
Welcome to 2026! And welcome to the NEW Get Free From Anxiety podcast!
Yes, we have rebranded...again. But, I explain this fully in the episode so make sure you hit play.
Listen mama, God is calling you to finally embrace the new year, new anxious-free version of you that He created you to be, and I'm giving you the first easy step to do that today. This episode is going to give you the permissio
#102 | 9 Lessons and Recap from The Girl, Stand UP Revival to Use for 2026
Hey friends! I know it's been a minute, but I unintentionally took off two weeks to recoup and rest after the Revival. It was not in my plans, but it was in my needs, and I'm learning just how important that is. BUT, we are still going strong!
Today's episode is more than a recap - it's a full on vision board, goal planning, dream achieving lesson. I have seen the true power of obedience, the re
#101 | Come to the Girl, Stand UP Revival!
Listen, you've been hearing the ads and now, the time has come. The revival is THIS WEEKEND. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday God is going to move beyond our wildest imaginations, and we want you in the room. Whatever you feel like you have lost this year, God wants you to bring it to Him so He can breathe life into it again. No gimmicks, no fancy-schmancy. Just us, in an intimate space, with the One
#100 | How to Overcome Anxiety by Faith Series - Last phase!
We did it sis! We are here at the final phase of our series learning how to use faith to beat chronic anxiety.
James 4:16 says "Faith without works is dead." Meaning, if we don't DO what we say we believe, our faith is not effective! But, did you know that when you put action behind your faith, you increase your faith?! 🤯
Over the last 3 weeks, we have talked about how to implement small steps in
#99 | How to Overcome Anxiety by Faith Series - Phase 2 Part 2
Hey sis, welcome back to the Possess Your Peace podcast! We’re continuing in Part 2 of Phase 2 of the “How to Overcome Anxiety” series, which is all about perspective and renewing your mind!
In this episode, I’m diving deep into what it really means to walk by faith and not by sight. I had my notes ready, and the Holy Spirit rejected them and took over instead. LOL If you’ve been praying for pea
#98 | How to Overcome Anxiety by Faith - Phase 2 Part 1
Hey friend, welcome back to the Possess Your Peace podcast!
First, check in with me. How has this week been since starting your journey? What's working? What's not? Leave a review and let me know!
This week, we’re stepping into Phase Two of the “How to Overcome Anxiety” series. Last week, we talked about grounding your faith and standing firm on what you believe. Today, I’m sharing how to refresh
#97 | How to Overcome Anxiety by Faith Series - Part 1
It's finally here! Honestly, I don't know why I waited so long to give this to you. In today's episode, I am introducing the four-part series on "Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith."
I'm getting real with this one and sharing my personal struggle with anxiety and how my faith in God guided me to overcome it. As someone who suffered for years under anxiety's control, I know how few resources there
#96 | Girl, It's Time to Get Your Hope Back!
Are you struggling to feel hopeful? Does it seem like every time you get ready to trust God, you suffer another loss? After experiencing so much disappointment, it can become all to easy to reject hope and settle for less.
YET, even in the middle of all of that hopelessness, somehow you still managed to click on this podcast. The truth is that you are actually more hopeful than you think, but you'
#95 | How I Ended My Anxious Food Aversion So I Could Enjoy Eating Again!
Have you ever skipped a meal because you were afraid it would make you sick? Have you ever cooked a meal and didn't eat it because you feared it was unsafe to eat?
It's a crazy concept, but anxious food aversion can make us feel this way! I personally have eaten the same things over and over because anything new or different made me afraid. But that is no way to live!
Throughout the Bible, God
#94 | Revive Your Faith - 3 Steps to Help You Get Started
If you are struggling to believe God, to know what to believe, or even how to maintain your faith through these hard times, this episode is for you.
Here's the thing - this is not a magic potion. I don't have a magic wand to wave over you to make your faith come alive. What I do have are 3 simple steps to help YOU revive your faith, and believe God again.
Commit to believing God and doing what i
#93 | Can I Still Be Used By God If I Am Anxious? Yes! Here's Proof...
Will God still use me if I am anxious? Isn't anxiety a sin? How can God choose someone who can't even trust Him not to fear?!
"Do not be afraid" is mentioned in the Bible 365 times - that's one time for every day of the year! Yet somehow, fear shows up in our lives anyway. Being afraid or anxious doesn't disqualify us from being used by God. Though fear may try to stop us, God has given us the "p
#92 | Q&A - Answering Your Questions about Pride & Anxiety, Family, & Anger With God
How do I share my faith with my kids? Can pride cause anxiety? I'm angry with God- is that allowed?
You asked, we answered. Today we are uncovering every subject from how to help your children have a relationship with God, how to handle anger and disappointment when God doesn't give you the answer you were looking for, how pride actually can cause anxiety, and more. You will not be disappointed!
#91 | These Anxiety Techniques Did NOT Work for Me - Here's What Did
The 3-3-3 technique, meditation, prayer, prayer, and more prayer... all methods that I tried and should have eased my anxiety! Right?
Well, the truth is, that these techniques were only mild symptom suppressors, and didn't actually provide me the tools to even come close to managing it better. Even prayer didn't seem to be working! Until, I discovered what my root problem was and fixed it.
Once
#90 | Welcome to Possess Your Peace - What to Expect & Why the Change
It's finally here! Possess Your Peace is officially launched, and we are thrilled to share the new stuff that's happening BTS. In this episode you will hear:
Why we shifted from Panic Meet Peace
What you can expect from this new shift
How you can be involved
We are so grateful you're here and have been sticking with us through every season. We are praying God's blessings over you and can't wai
#89 | How Do I Guard My Mind From Anxiety? 2 POWERFUL Boundaries That You Need to Set and Stick With.
If you’ve ever struggled with stress, worry, or unhealthy relationships, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we are discovering how setting boundaries can help break the cycle of anxiety and open the door to real peace. I am going to share with you two powerful boundaries that helped me overcome anxious thoughts, stop comparison, and build a strong faith foundation! (And yes, the freedom I
#88 | I Know God Loves Me But Why Am I Still Struggling With This? Let's Talk About It.
Ever wondered why you’re still battling anxiety, fear, or stress even though you know God loves you? Are you tired of praying about the same thing and still getting nowhere?
You already know God's great love for you, but maybe you're questioning if He is hearing you too. Well sis, today, we are going to get real! Today's episode is going to help you:
uncover the true reason why you keep struggl
#87 | The One Thing You Need to Know About Anxiety That Could Change Your Life
Are you tired of wondering when you'll stop worrying so much? Do you constantly rehearse painful memories in your mind, thinking of ways to prevent them from happening again? Do you feel like you're never going to be free from the grip of anxiety?
I've been in your shoes, my friend, and by the grace of God, I know the way out! It starts with one simple truth. A truth that hides itself behind the
#86 | How To Trust God Again After So. Much. Hell.
I get it, you've been through hell.
Maybe you are still in hell, and you're asking God, "why?"
Could you be losing your faith or questioning your faith in God because of the losses you've suffered?
Sis, it's okay to admit it! I've been where you are, and trust me when I say that this is a daily battle for all the believers around the world. But, just how do you trust God again after all the sto
#85 | What to Do When You Feel Betrayed By God - 3 Truths You Need to Restore Your Faith
Have you been praying, and praying, and feeling like you're still getting nowhere? Are you asking God for help but struggling to believe He's there or that He's listening? Has so much gone wrong in your life that you are starting to feel like God has abandoned you?
If you have, then you've come to the right place. As a Christian minister, who was teaching and leading in ministry, I was also in t
#84 | A New Thing Is Happening...
Hey friends! Today's episode is more of an announcement/explanation. One thing podcasting has taught me is to embrace the messy middle, and sometimes you just have to go with it. So bear with me.
This season of my life is what I'm calling "my turning point." Several transitions have taken place recently, and while they are good transitions, they are certainly messy! (totally my fault on the messin
#83 | Do You Have Political Anxiety? 3 Ways To Stay Grounded In The Midst of Political Unrest
What do you do when leaders in power disagree? Do you struggle with trusting people who stand on the opposing side of politics? Are you questioning God's plans because of what the government is doing?
This is Ashanti, reporting live from Panic Meet Peace, to tell you that the political landscape....is a mess. But fear not! Our God is still in control.
Believe it or not, dear friend, you have the p
#82 | How to Use Faith to Stop Anxiety in 3 Simple Steps
Okay, sis, I hear you. "I believe in God, so why am I so anxious? God said, 'Peace I leave with you...' but why don't I feel that peace?"
I was in your shoes not too long ago; thinking that God's promise of peace was unavailable for me and that I was doomed to worry and fear, but that's simply not true! Just like any gift that is given to us, we have to receive it in order for us to possess it!
T
#81 | Why Faith Is The Only Thing You Need to Overcome Anxiety - My Testimony
I know it sounds crazy and unrealistic, but faith is really all you need to overcome anxiety.
I’ve suffered from anxiety most of my life—panic attacks, postpartum anxiety, Googling every symptom, hiding in closets just to breathe. I did all the techniques the world told me to do, but the anxiety always came back.
While googling anxiety medications, I broke down crying and told God that I know this
#80 | 5 Peaceful Tips to Help You Be Present with Your Kids This Summer (And Anxiety Free!)
Hey friend, welcome back to the Panic Meet Peace podcast! I’m Ashanti, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into something every anxious mama needs right now: how to enjoy your summer with your kids without feeling overwhelmed, underprepared, or full of mom guilt.
Summer just started, and whether you’re a working mom juggling daycare pickups or a stay-at-home mom craving structure, I’ve got you co
#79 | Get Your Mind Right! Control Your Thoughts, Control Your Peace in 3 simple steps
Welcome to another heart-to-heart episode of the Panic Meet Peace podcast. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your own thoughts, spiraling into worst-case scenarios, or simply struggling to stay present, this episode is for you.
This week, I’m sharing a powerful conversation straight from my heart about renewing your mind and reclaiming your peace. We're kicking off the month of June with a new fo
#78 | How To Stop An Anxiety Attack in Less Than 5 Minutes
In this quick and powerful episode, I’m sharing exactly how I calm anxiety in under five minutes. This isn’t some deep breathing trick or distraction technique—this is a faith-based, Bible-backed approach that works for me every time. I talk about how anxiety showed up for me just this week, how I recognized it as a spiritual attack, and what I did immediately to shut it down. If you’ve been feeli
#77 | Feeling hopeless and weary lately? How to Heal From The Hurt of Disappointment & Trust His Promises
In today’s episode of Panic Meet Peace, I’m opening up about something we’ve all felt but don’t always talk about—disappointment. Whether it’s a closed door, an unanswered prayer, or a dream that didn’t come to pass, I know how it feels to wrestle with the weight of unmet expectations.
I’ll be sharing how I’ve learned to process those moments honestly, lean into God, and find healing through His p
#76 | Is God Giving You the Silent Treatment? 3 Calming Tips to Help You Trust God When You Can't Trace Him
"Trust God when you can't trace Him!"
Ever heard that one before? Yeah, me too.
It's a cliche that has been around for generations, and though it is good and right, it's still hard to do!
Especially when you feel under pressure, in pain, or scared.
And while we wait, we have a tendency to start self-sabotaging ourselves:
we start hurrying God instead of waiting for Him
we feel like giving up and
#75 | Feeling Hurried? 3 Things You Need to Understand About God's Timing to Give You Peace
If you are anything like me, you have been racing the clock for most of your life. You almost always feel like you have to do something right now. Like there is no time to wait because you’ll be late. And if you’re anything like me, you also have some (or a lot) of regrets, or past disappointments, that resulted from you rushing and hurrying, instead of taking your time and trusting God’s timing.
#74 | How to Quiet Your Mind: One Technique That Stops Overthinking Immediately
Has overthinking got your mind in a bind?
Most mornings, my brain feels like it’s in a race before I even open my eyes. My thoughts start speeding—worries, to-do lists, “what ifs”—all swirling before my feet even hit the floor. Sound familiar? If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably wished for a way to just turn it off.
Well, I’ve discovered something that actually works—and it’s not just a tr
#73 | How To Trust God When Your Situation Feels Hopeless in 3 Chill & Easy Steps
Welcome back to Panic Meet Peace! It's time for you to get back to trusting God again, and you can do that right now, my friend.
Today’s episode is all about learning how to trust God when everything around you feels hopeless. If I had heard this message five years ago—back when I was questioning my worth and wondering if my life even mattered—I truly believe I wouldn’t have felt so lost.
That’s w
#72 | Why Do I Feel So Anxious Without a Clear Trigger? 4 Reasons Why and How To Stop The Madness!
Have you ever been having a great day, only to suddenly think, “Things are going too well… what’s about to go wrong?” Or maybe you’re relaxing on the couch, watching your kids play, when out of nowhere your heart starts racing, your stomach drops, and you feel an overwhelming urge to panic—yet nothing has happened to cause it? No triggers, no warning signs—just anxiety out of the blue.
If that sou
#71 | How to Trust God and NOT Worry in 5 Simple Steps
Welcome to Panic Meet Peace; the podcast that empowers Christian women to overcome anxiety and start living in peace again. If you're new here, it's an honor to have you. If you're returning, double honor! Today's episode is powerful.
Listen, we have all been here before. We know the scriptures say trust God, don’t worry, don’t be anxious, but HOW? How on earth do I actually Trust God and not wor
#70| How to Stay Grounded in a Shaken World: 3-D's That Will Give You Back Your Peace
Listen, even if you aren't watching watching the news, I know you've heard, seen, and felt some of the struggles around you. Perhaps you don't know what's happening in the world because your own life is already struggling enough, am i right?! No matter the issue or the season, I promise today's episode is going to help! You're going to learn the 3-D's that will empower you to stand on God's Word,
#69 | Why Does it Feel Like God is Allowing EVERYTHING to Go Wrong? 2 Steps To Help You Through These Hard Times
Welcome back to another episode of Panic Meet Peace! Today, we are going to get REAL.
In every believer's life, we go through a season where it feels like everything is going wrong. This is part of our faith walk, but when God gets silent in these storms, is when we start to lose our confidence: in God, ourselves, and our future. (Especially, when the Lord is the one who led us into this season!)
#68 | 3 Things You Need to STOP So You Can Have Peace Again
Welcome back to Panic Meet Peace! I’m so grateful you’re here. Whether you’re tuning in for the first time or you’ve been walking this journey with me, I pray this episode speaks to you and helps you embrace the peace God has for you.
Today, I’m sharing three things you need to stop doing right now to regain peace. These are things I’ve had to learn (and am still learning), but they have been key
#67 | One Thing You Need to QUIT Right Now to Level Up
Feeling stuck in life, faith, or personal growth? In this episode of Panic Meet Peace, we’re tackling a common mindset block that keeps many from experiencing true peace and breakthrough. If you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, or frustration about where you are versus where you want to be, this is the episode for you.
Discover faith-based strategies to overcome mental roadblocks, strengthen your
#66 | Is Anxiety Spiritual? 7 Tools To Fight Back!
Have you ever wondered if anxiety is more than just an emotion? In this episode of Panic Meet Peace, I dive deep into this question and reveal how anxiety is often a manifestation of the spirit of fear. Using Scripture, I’ll walk you through seven powerful biblical tools to help you fight back and reclaim your peace through faith.
Anxiety may be persistent, but it is not permanent. When we engage
#65 | Shaking Anxiety Off: The Power of Changing "What If" to "Even If"
Welcome back to another episode of the Panic Meet Peace Podcast! Today's episode is about the power of changing what-if to even-if to shake anxiety. If you struggle with overthinking, fear of the future, or anxiety about the unknown, this episode will help you take back control and trust God’s plan.
What You’ll Learn:
How what if thinking fuels anxiety
Why shifting to even if reduces fear
Practic
#64| Why I Didn't Use Therapy to Overcome Chronic Anxiety and What I Did Instead
In today’s episode, I’m opening up about my personal journey of overcoming chronic anxiety—without therapy. I’ll share why I initially considered therapy, why it didn’t work for me, and what I did instead. This isn’t about discouraging anyone from seeking therapy, but rather about showing another path that led me to normalcy I could only ever dream about. (Please note that I am not a licensed coun
#63 | Can Faith in God Cure My Anxiety? Let's Get Real About It!
Does faith in God have the power to cure anxiety? In this episode of Panic Meet Peace, we dive deep into the spiritual truths behind anxiety and explore how faith can be the key to overcoming it. If you've ever wondered whether God can truly set you free from fear and worry, this episode is for you!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The spiritual root of anxiety and why it’s more than just mental
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