Joy and Panic Attacks Hit the Same Weekend—Here's What Happened | Episode 504
About this episode
Justin Alan Hayes discusses the challenges of balancing joy and anxiety during significant life events.
Two big events in one day can feel like a victory or a minefield, depending on what your brain and body are carrying. We’re Justin Alan Hayes and Voices for Voices, and we’re unpacking a recent weekend that held both joy and pressure: celebrating a friend’s 40 years sober and drug-free, then showing up for a child’s recital with all the crowds, noise, lights, and unpredictability that can trigger anxiety and panic attacks. If you’ve ever wondered why “normal plans” can feel impossible, you’ll...
People in this episode
Host: Justin Alan Hayes
Topics covered
- anxiety
- panic attacks
- celebration
- mental health
- child's performance
Keywords
- anxiety
- panic attacks
- mental health
- celebration
- recital
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