It's been almost a year since the last episode of the Breakdown podcast, but after Luisa Bradshaw-White reached out, I thought it was time to dust off the old microphone and bring you some content. In this one, Luisa talks about Soul Breathing and her passion for teaching others this super useful set of skills. You can join Luisa on the BIG SOUL BREATHE on Thursday 13th May at 7.30pm (GMT). If you'd like to sign up, go along to luluom.com and sign up for FREE today. I'll see you there If you'd like to know more about Anxiety United, visit our website at www.anxietyunited.com.

A long overdue episode of The Breakdown podcast and this time we're talking to Andrew Vegas. A long time sufferer of agoraphobia and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).   Andrew talks to us about his own personal history with anxiety issues and how he has managed to make steady progress in his recovery. The journey is far from over, but he's certainly moving in the right direction.   If you're interested in appearing on one of these video podcasts with me then drop me an email at [email protected] and we'll see what we can arrange.   If you'd like to offer more support to Anxiety United, you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/anxietyunited.

Chris Kirkland is a former professional goalkeeper with appearances for clubs including Wigan, Liverpool, Sheffield Wednesday & England.    As a professional footballer he spent 17 seasons playing, before announcing he was taking time away from the game in August 2016, shortly after joining Bury due to mental health issues including anxiety and depression.   Follow Chris Kirkland on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/ChrisKirkland43  Learn more about Yapa here: https://yapaapp.com/  If you're interested in appearing on one of these video podcasts with me then drop me an email at [email protected] and we'll see what we can arrange.   If you'd like to offer more support to Anxiety United, you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/anxietyunited.

Vincent Benedict is a Panic Attack Therapist from Kent in the UK. He helps people from all over the world eliminate panic attacks and anxiety without the use of drugs, based on the works of Dr Claire Weekes and techniques he used for himself.   During this podcast we talk about panic attacks in general, exposure therapy for panic attacks and Vincents' own personal story and history with panic attacks.   If you're interested in appearing on one of these video podcasts with me then drop me an email at [email protected] and we'll see what we can arrange.  If you'd like to offer more support to Anxiety United, you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/anxietyunited.

Josh was around 5 years old when his Father first experienced a panic attack. Over the years Josh has watched his Father struggled with the ups and downs that come with an anxiety disorder.   The Father that we speak of here, is me. Josh is my son, and this is his story of what it's like to live and grow up with a parent who suffers with anxiety and panic disorder.  If you're interested in appearing on one of these video podcasts with me then drop me an email at [email protected] and we'll see what we can arrange.   If you'd like to offer more support to Anxiety United, you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/anxietyunited.

Eddie first stumbled across Anxiety United when he experienced severe dizziness accompanying his anxiety. In this podcast we talk about the origins of his anxiety disorder, his experiences of panic attacks, the debilitating dizziness symptom and life in general.   If you're interested in appearing on one of these video podcasts with me then drop me an email at [email protected] and we'll see what we can arrange.  If you'd like to offer more support to Anxiety United, you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/anxietyunited   #Anxiety #TheBreakdown #Dizziness If you'd like to get in touch regarding anything youtube, anxiety, panic attack or mental health related, send an email to [email protected]   Remember, you're not alone when it comes to suffering with anxiety, agoraphobia and panic attacks, don't ever be afraid to seek help. Mental Health issues are not a sign of weakness. 

Miss Anxiety first experienced mental health issues from the age of 10 years old, initially with emetophobia which began after a family illness. In this podcast we discuss the onset of emetophobia, an eating disorder, generalised anxiety disorder and the process of recovery including the less well known humanistic integrative therapy.   Beth from Miss Anxiety developed Anorexia, Emetophobia & GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder) from an early age - after learning more about these conditions during her time spent in recovery, she has become passionate about spreading awareness and the idea that mental illness does not spell "the end".   You can learn more about Miss Anxiety here:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealMissAnxiety Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajMKcqj5t4RhziQ6pvNHAQ  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmissanxiety/   If you're interested in appearing on one of these video podcasts with me then drop me an email at [email protected] and we'll see what we can arrange.   If you'd like to offer more support to Anxiety United, you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/anxietyunited  

Jonny Benjamin MBE is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger here on YouTube.   You may be familiar with the documentary he appeared in called "The Stranger On The Bridge" in which he shares his personal account of living with schizoaffective disorder.    When Jonny was 20 he was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar and in this episode of The Breakdown Podcast we discuss how he has learned to cope and use mindfulness to maintain a steady state of mind.   You can learn more about Jonny Benjamin MBE and his work here:  Website: https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJonnyBenjamin  Beyond Shame Beyond Stigma: https://beyondshamebeyondstigma.co.uk/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrjonnybenjamin/ If you're interested in appearing on one of these video podcasts with me then drop me an email at [email protected] and we'll see what we can arrange.   If you'd like to offer more support to Anxiety United, you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/anxietyunited   #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #TheBreakdown #JonnyBenjamin

Andrew Johnson has been helping people relax, change and create the lives they want through his range of self-care MP3 downloads, Apps and Workshops for over 25 years.  We discuss his deep understanding and knowledge of hypnotherapy, meditation and emotional freedom techniques during this podcast and share his insight with a view to improving your mental health. Andrew also kindly offered viewers of this podcast some free audio downloads of his "How To Relax" series. You can find four mp3 tracks and an instruction manual on our website. The four downloads cover Progressive Relaxation, Diaphragmatic Breathing, The Countdown Technique and Favourite Place of Relaxation. You can download all of these resources for free here: https://anxietyunited.com/andrew-johnson-free-audio-downloads-how-to-relax/. You can learn more about Andrew Johnson here:  Website: https://andrewjohnson.co.uk/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relax.with.andrew.johnson  Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewjohnson Instagram: https://instagram.com/withandrewjohnson   If you're interested in appearing on one of these video podcasts with me then drop me an email at [email protected] and we'll see what we can arrange.   If you'd like to offer more support to Anxiety United, you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/anxietyunited

James Moore lives in South Wales in the UK, he was taking an antidepressant called Mirtazapine. In this podcast we discuss the effects of withdrawal from antidepressants that he experienced.    He is the host of the Let’s Talk Withdrawal podcast which was created to  share both expert views and the lived experience of those who have taken and withdrawn from a range of psychiatric medications.    James is a campaigner for the provision of tapering strips through the NHS to help users who want to stop taking prescription drugs for anxiety & depression (antidepressants, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines and opioids). Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/provide-tapering-strips-to-help-people-withdraw-from-antidepressant-and-antipsychotic-drugs   Find out more about James Moore here: Website: http://www.letstalkwithdrawal.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jf_moore  Mad in America https://www.madinamerica.com   If you're interested in appearing on one of these video podcasts with me then drop me an email at [email protected] and we'll see what we can arrange.   If you'd like to offer more support to Anxiety United, you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/anxietyunited