Tom Chilton’s first panic attack occurred during a college road trip, probably as a result of stress and drug use. But soon, anxiety dominated his everyday life.

Tom’s biggest struggle was with cardiophobia, the fear of heart-related issues. Every skipped beat or strange sensation made him think something was seriously wrong, which only worsened his symptoms – and the more his symptoms intensified, the worse his fear became, and then... you know how that spiral goes.

He was desperate – panic attacks would strike without warning, and he ended up in the emergency room multiple times. He tried everything: therapy, diet changes, even quitting caffeine – but nothing worked.

Tom’s journey finally took a positive turn when he discovered the Bye Bye Panic mentorship program. With the support of the community and the program’s focus on acceptance, he began to regain his confidence. Tom learned to confront anxiety directly instead of avoiding it, and that led him to decide never to let his fears control his life again.

In this week’s episode, Mirka, a mentor from Bye Bye Panic, speaks with Tom about his inspiring recovery and the steps he took to overcome his anxiety.

You don’t want to miss the story of this school teacher from Iowa – tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Tom’s background (01:24)
• Panic and derealization began in 2011 (02:19)
• First panic attack and ongoing cycle of fear (04:22)
• Cardiophobia - the biggest fear (06:16)
• The role of stories in shaping anxiety (07:30)
• Ineffective strategies: therapy, diet, and sobriety (10:18)
• Joining the Bye Bye Panic mentorship program (12:46)
• Living life despite anxiety (24:47)
• Do not base your progress on how you feel (37:12)

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Millions struggle with the overwhelming symptoms of a highly sensitive nervous system – panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, chronic fatigue – but can’t find relief.

They try strict daily routines, changing their diet, breathing exercises, meditation, even medications, yet nothing seems to work.

But here’s the truth no one tells you – trying to actively calm your nerves often fails. After helping thousands of people around the world, I’ve found the real solution is something much simpler – and more profound.

It’s not about doing more, but about doing something different. The key lies in understanding why your symptoms happen, accepting them, and letting your nervous system settle naturally. This is the foundation of the Desensitization Blueprint.

In this episode, I’m talking about why forcing your nervous system to calm down doesn’t work and what you need to do instead. Join me to learn more about how you can stop fueling your anxiety and let your nervous system heal itself.

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Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Sensitized nervous system and chronic symptoms explained (01:09)
• Why relaxation techniques often don’t work (01:27)
• Fear builds when symptoms are misunderstood (02:20)
• Acceptance as a method, not a solution (03:55)
• How symptoms naturally resolve by living life (05:49)
• Misunderstanding recovery expectations (07:39)
• Recap (08:05)

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Although Greg Linton had dealt with anxiety before, it hit hard during COVID-19. As a child, he’d experienced occasional episodes of intense fear, and his first full-blown panic attack happened in college after a night of heavy drinking.

However, the combination of lockdowns and becoming a first-time parent during the pandemic triggered much more frequent and intense panic attacks and intrusive thoughts.

Greg found himself constantly fearing he was losing control, thinking he was going crazy. The physical symptoms – racing heart and struggling to breathe – only made things worse, leaving him trapped in a cycle he couldn’t escape.

Like many, Greg tried it all: medications, supplements, mindfulness, meditation... But nothing really worked until he found the Bye Bye Panic mentorship program.

When Greg connected with mentors who had faced the same struggles, he finally began confronting his anxiety instead of running from it. With the community's support, he was able to challenge his false beliefs and break free from fear.

In this week’s interview, Shiv, a mentor from Bye Bye Panic, chats with Greg about his journey to recovery and the strategies that helped him finally overcome his anxiety.

Don’t miss Greg’s story – tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Dealing with intrusive thoughts (01:23)
• Greg’s anxiety worsened during COVID-19 (03:31)
• Previous coping mechanisms and finding Bye Bye Panic (09:08)
• Community support in Greg’s recovery (14:54)
• The importance of consistency and guidance in recovery (22:05)
• Breaking through false beliefs (24:54)
• Greg’s advice to those struggling with anxiety (26:51)
• Final thoughts (32:14)

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