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I am so excited to share today’s guest, nationally-recognized speaker & happiness coach, Kim Strobel, with you all today. As a leadership and happiness coach, Kim helps businesses and organizations prioritize their health and well-being so they can reach new levels in their personal and professional lives. Kim also suffers from panic attacks, the story of which she openly discusses here today and throughout her work in an effort to help all those who have experienced dark times realize that coming out the other side of these times is very much within everyone’s grasp. Kim and I are definitely on the same page and we talk about a lot of the same things - I absolutely adore her and I know you will as well. As with all guests, I begin by checking in on how Kim is doing these days, and she responds with her trademark honesty and straightforwardness, and then we explore her journey to where she is now. Along the way, Kim’s describes the story of her panic disorder, some strategies she implemented on her own to address it, a truly pivotal moment in her life and the help that her doctor and psychologist provided for her as a result. She also recommends a valuable resource for those who experience anxiety and panic attacks, describes how ‘The Happiness Coach’ was born, details her relapse in 2018, and shares the science behind happiness and some powerful strategies for us all to implement. Kim’s closing comments regarding the need to honor and embrace both yourself and your own level of happiness, supported by years of research and her own experiences, will undoubtedly resonate with you and give you greater clarity regarding your own happiness and your ability to get through hard times. The hard work Kim has done over the years has changed her life, and it can have the same impact for you as you listen in today. I just want to give you a heads-up that, over the next few weeks, I will be taking a bit of a hiatus from recording the podcast and will, instead, be revisiting some ‘Best of She Doesn’t Settle’ episodes from the past. I’m currently involved with a very time intensive memoir writing workshop, so I’ve selected a few of my favorite episodes to put out there again as a refresher for current listeners, and as an introduction for those new to the podcast. Rest assured, I will be back with new episodes in a few weeks – in the meantime, please enjoy my ‘Best of’ series. As always, if there is a topic you would like me to discuss or a guest to interview on the podcast, please feel free to contact me at pr@kellytravis.net - I would love to hear from you! The Finer Details of This Episode: How Kim is doing these days Kim’s journey to where she is right now Her panic disorder and hew own strategies she implemented to address it A pivotal moment in her life Comparing an anxiety attack and a panic attack Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine Pittman How Kim’s doctor and psychologist helped her How ‘The Happiness Coach’ was born Fixing ‘the inside’ Kim’s relapse in 2018 Finding learning in dark times Her Happiness work and research Happiness baselines and how to increase them The impact of your actions, thoughts and behaviors on your happiness Happiness and productivity Moving from a pessimist to an optimist The science behind happiness Gratitude practices Honoring and embracing yourself and your own level of happiness Quotes: “The biggest lesson…is to not try to pretend who we’re not.” “When I was a little girl, I always knew I was an anxious child.” “I think that we know that anxiety disorders have a genetic disposition to them.” “I was a totally high functioning, normal looking student…but I had these inner struggles that I didn’t understand, nor had I ever heard anything about, so I definitely felt like I was different.” “I had a little bit of counseling just to get me to Disneyworld, but that was it.” “I kept functioning as best I could, but it got to the point, Kelly, where I felt like I was having ten or more of these, what we now know are, panic attacks, in a day’s time.” “It was a struggle to just be alive.” “I really pleaded with God to just take my life.” “You are made for more.” “It is the most intense fear that a person can feel.” “My brain can’t attach any reason to why I’m feeling this distress, and because my brain can’t attach a reason for it, I think I’m crazy and losing my mind.” “Within 8 weeks, the panic attacks had been reduced by about 90%.” “Mental health and becoming a better version of ourselves is going to be a lifelong process.” “I’m going to take 100% responsibility for my life.” “I honor my fierceness while I also love and accept my vulnerabilities.” “I’m my best prodigy for this here.” “When a person shuts down their feelings…it will turn into mental, emotional, or physical illness in some form or other.” “Only 10% of your long term happiness comes from your external circumstances.” “Find your happy in the now while you’re working on those goals.” “It teaches your brain to start scanning your environment for things that are good versus all the things that are bad.” “We just have to honor who we are.” Show Links: Rewire Your Anxious Brain Strobel Education homepage Kim Strobel homepage She Finds Joy Facebook Group She Finds Joy Podcast Kim Strobel Instagram Free gratitude prompt