{"product_id":"panic-proof-isbn-9780593582572","title":"Panic Proof","description":"\u003cb\u003eA revolutionary new approach to managing panic disorders starting with the body, from a clinician who has helped thousands of people overcome panic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Jam-packed with comprehensive, practical science-backed advice and holistic tools . . . Dr. Cain is a force of wisdom, compassion, and empowerment.”—#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Dr. Nicole LePera\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePanic Proof\u003c\/i\u003e offers a holistic approach to dealing with panic disorders, amounting to a personalized path to freedom for the millions of people who have had panic attacks. While other books have focused on the thoughts that contribute to panic, \u003ci\u003ePanic Proof \u003c\/i\u003eis the first book to teach the \u003ci\u003ebody\u003c\/i\u003e that it’s safe in order to prevent panic before it attacks, with remedies ranging from probiotics, herbal remedies, and adaptogens targeted for your anxiety type to healing practices for releasing trauma stored in the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a warm and approachable style, Dr. Cain shares her personal story of managing panic, examples from the patients she’s helped, and her science-based protocol derived from a decade of working with clients to manage their own panic disorders. Guiding you through the nine types of anxiety that Dr. Cain has identified, the book includes quizzes, worksheets, and self-reflection checklists to guide you along your journey to panic freedom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePanic Proof\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll learn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• How      to shift from asking “what’s wrong with me?” to “what is my body telling      me?”\u003cbr\u003e• How      your endocrine system may be a root cause of your panic, and how shifting      one hormone may affect your entire mind and body.\u003cbr\u003e• How      to retrain your stress responses by recalibrating your autonomic nervous      system so that it is primed for calm, not panic.\u003cbr\u003e• The latest research into      holistic supplements, herbs, and psychobiotics for stopping panic and      creating calm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its research-backed, body-based solutions for preventing panic, \u003ci\u003ePanic Proof\u003c\/i\u003e will guide you to decode what your panic is trying to tell you and help you resolve the root causes so that you can finally achieve deep healing.“\u003ci\u003ePanic Proof \u003c\/i\u003eis jam-packed with comprehensive, practical, science-backed advice and holistic tools for anyone suffering with panic disorders. Dr. Nicole Cain is a force of wisdom, compassion, and empowerment, and I hope this book gets into as many hands as possible.”\u003cb\u003e—Dr. Nicole LePera, author of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eHow to Do the Work \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHow to Be the Love You Seek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In \u003ci\u003ePanic Proof,\u003c\/i\u003e Dr. Cain delivers a groundbreaking approach to understanding and managing panic disorders. Her emphasis on the body’s role in panic attacks, coupled with her compassionate and relatable writing style, makes this book a must-read for anyone seeking lasting relief from anxiety.”\u003cb\u003e—Jolene Brighten, NMD, FABNE, certified sex counselor, bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As a clinician working for the past thirty years with patients who have panic disorders, I understand the deep struggle these people face. They need resources that not only educate but also offer an integrative, holistic approach to their conditions. Dr. Cain’s expertise shines through in this truly unique resource for patients. \u003ci\u003ePanic Proof \u003c\/i\u003eis a valuable book that will empower readers to take control of their anxiety and live panic-free lives.”\u003cb\u003e—Paul S. Anderson, NMD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003ePanic Proof\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply researched and well-written book that shows distinct anxiety presentations and offers very thorough approaches to addressing anxiety and panic disorders.”\u003cb\u003e—Russell Kennedy, MD, author of \u003ci\u003eAnxiety Rx\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dr. Cain’s \u003ci\u003ePanic Proof\u003c\/i\u003e is a beacon of hope for those struggling with panic disorders. Her focus on the body’s cues and the root causes of panic sets this book apart from others in the field. This is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a holistic and sustainable path to panic freedom.”\u003cb\u003e—Ellen Vora, MD, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Anatomy of Anxiety\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicole Cain, ND, MA,\u003c\/b\u003e is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic.\u003cb\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How Did You  Get Here?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was an unusually crisp fall day in Phoenix, Arizona, and my good friend Charlotte and I were sitting outside and catching up over tea. My Arizona blood turns into a solid block of ice when the temperature falls anywhere below 60 degrees. So I was wearing a heated vest, gloves, and my favorite fuzzy cobalt blue hat. Charlotte was wearing a light-­gray hoodie, half unzipped over a T­shirt that read: sometimes i wet my plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Charlotte is one of my favorite people. She is quirky, quick to smile, and about as “crunchy” as they come. She feeds her kids kale chips from Trader Joe’s, wears organic cotton, and gets a thrill out of composting. She has a degree in physical therapy, she’s a new mom of two adorable young girls, and she’s married to the man of her dreams. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But over the last few months, Charlotte had changed, and she could see the worry all over my face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Nothing’s wrong,” she said as she took a big gulp from her mug of kava kava tea. “I just need to get the girls to bed on time so I can have at least an hour to myself, horizontal on the couch, with a brain-­numbing show on.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I wasn’t convinced. Nodding toward her drink, I asked, “How many of those have you had today?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Are you kidding? I live, eat, and breathe kava,” Charlotte admitted with a smile. Her hands were jittery. “It’s probably a little excessive, but I figure, ‘go big or go home.’ ”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Kava kava tea is made from the root of the plant called \u003ci\u003ePiper methysticum,\u003c\/i\u003e and one of its superpowers is the temporary relief of anxiety. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Alarm bells were going off in the back of my mind. “Can we talk about this?” I asked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Charlotte set down her tea. “I know you’re worried about me. But it’s not a big deal. I’m just a little stressed.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “I appreciate that you’re trying to take care of me and reassure me right now.” I reached out and touched her hand. “Would you let me take care of you, back?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This is why I love you.” She sighed. “Okay. Lay it on me.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is when I shared with Charlotte my concerns for her health. Her rapid drop in weight, her immunity to the cold, the tremors in her hands, her inability to sleep, and her need to drink excessive amounts of anti-­anxiety tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e She listened as I spoke, and when I finished, she squeezed my hand and said, “I hear you. But I’m not worried, and you shouldn’t be either. I’m fine.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But she wasn’t fine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e You Can’t Solve a Problem  You’re Not Willing to Have\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e“Sensing, naming, and identifying what is going on inside  is the first step to recovery.”\u003c\/i\u003e—­Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, \u003ci\u003eThe Body Keeps the Score\u003c\/i\u003e (2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We live in a world that is constantly bombarding us with distractions. We are always plugged in, always connected, and always looking for the next thing to distract or entertain us. This constant stimulation can make it difficult for us to focus on the present moment and to confront the problems that lie within us. And before we know it, time has flown by, and we’re scratching our heads, wondering, \u003ci\u003eHow did I get here?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Charlotte was a victim of distraction and avoidance. She wasn’t in tune with the signals from her mind and body. She was so busy doing “all the things” that she either didn’t notice what was going on with her or she chose not to acknowledge that she had any sort of actual problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If we want to heal from anxiety, we need to learn to slow down, to be present, and to listen to our minds and bodies. When you listen, your body will share. So let’s talk about what comes next.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Radical Acknowledgment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Radical acknowledgment is the practice of accepting and respecting the messages from our mind and body, without judgment. When we radically acknowledge our anxiety, we learn its secret language and can leverage its power for good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here’s an example of how radical acknowledgment might work. Let’s say you’re feeling anxious about giving a presentation. You notice physical symptoms, like a racing heart, sweating, and shaking. Instead of trying to push these sensations away or ignore them, you radically acknowledge them. You say to yourself, \u003ci\u003eI’m feeling anxious right now. My heart is racing, and I’m sweating. This is a normal reaction to stress. I’m going to allow myself to feel these emotions, and I’m going to focus on giving my presentation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Radical acknowledgment is not about making your symptoms of anxiety go away. It’s about changing your relationship with your anxiety so that you are no longer afraid or anxious, but rather curious about what its symptoms have to say regarding what needs healing and how. When you practice radical acknowledgment, you see your anxiety as a messenger rather than as an enemy. The signs and symptoms you attribute to anxiety are powerful messengers that are trying to tell you something, and when you learn to understand them, you can take steps to heal and move forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Fear of the Fear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One of the most common objections I hear from my clients, as we begin the process of radical acknowledgment, is that they’re afraid of feeling afraid. They worry about the physical sensations of fear, like a racing heart or numbness in their scalp, and they’re afraid that these sensations will get worse. Fear of fear can be so paralyzing that it can prevent people from doing things they enjoy or even from leaving their homes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I know this feeling well, because I used to have it myself. For almost a decade, after a particularly stressful plane flight, I had a terrible phobia of flying. I was so afraid of feeling afraid that I would avoid flying at all costs. But I had to fly for work, and so despite feeling terrified and physically ill, I had to get back on that plane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e So I tried to “therapize” myself out of being afraid. I took the Fear of Flying course with Captain Ron at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (highly recommended!). I interviewed pilots, and I did a podcast with an aerospace engineer. I followed Charlotte’s lead and downed kava kava. I practiced deep breathing, meditated, and prayed. Eventually I resorted to taking a benzodiazepine medication and curling into the fetal position and trying not to cry until the plane finally reached its destination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One of the most frustrating parts about this whole experience was that it made absolutely no logical sense.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I had nailed the top-­down strategies, and my analytical brain was mostly on board. I \u003ci\u003eknew\u003c\/i\u003e that flying was safe. (Still, a part of me remained a work in progress. It would occasionally pipe in with anxious thoughts, such as \u003ci\u003eWell, okay, but what if . . . ?\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But the big thing was that my \u003ci\u003ebody\u003c\/i\u003e was still afraid. I wasn’t afraid of flying; it was the lack of control over the intense emotions and physical sensations that arose during flying that made me anxious: fear of the fear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Have you ever felt that way?Founder of the Holistic Wellness Collective","brand":"Rodale Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301286432997,"sku":"NP9780593582572","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593582572_f163f7b5-dfba-492c-a7ed-6352dddb5467.jpg?v=1767734462","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/panic-proof-isbn-9780593582572","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}