The Anxiety Compass Podcast
Welcome to The Anxiety Compass Podcast, where we help you navigate the messy, magical, and maddening world of anxiety. We believe anxiety isn’t a defect but a teacher — a compass pointing you back to your True North.
Hosted by Clinical Nutritionists Sammy Barnett (author of Anxiety: The Best Teacher You Never Asked For) and Natalie Antoine, this show goes beyond quick fixes to explore the real roots of anxiety. Each week we explore a different point of the compass:
🌿 Chemical & Nutritional
💬 Emotional
⚡ Nervous System
🌀 Hormonal
🌍 Environmental
💪 Physical
✨ Spiritual
Through personal stories, humour, and practical tools, we show how anxiety is not a problem to “fix” but an invitation to slow down, listen, and reconnect with yourself. If you’re ready to see anxiety in a new light, learn real-life strategies, and feel less alone in the messy middle, this podcast is for you.
The Anxiety Compass Podcast
Panic in Aisle 3: When Anxiety Decides to Go Shopping with You
We’ve all had that moment...when your body goes into full panic mode at the worst possible time...like in the middle of a supermarket!!
In this episode, Nat and Sammy share what happens inside the body during a panic attack especially when you’re surrounded by fluorescent lights, background chatter, and discount signs. You’ll hear:
- What triggered our attacks
- How to recognise the body isn't broken...it is just trying to protect us
- The tools we used to calm our nervous system
- And why anxiety often shows up when we least expect it
This one’s a mix of chaos, compassion, and a few giggles...because sometimes, your biggest breakdowns happen in the fruit and veg section.
Tune in and find out why panic isn’t the enemy, even when it hits you in aisle three.
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👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here
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