76. Anxiety, Sleep, and Exercise: How I Learned to Calm My Panic

The Mentally ill Mentor · Aug 20, 2026 · 21m

In this episode, Dave shares a vulnerable personal story from about 10 years ago, a panic attack he experienced in a Costco, and reflects on how far he's come since then. He breaks down the three tools that have made the biggest difference in managing his own anxiety: exercise, sleep, and meditation, backed by current research on how each one works in the brain and body.Topics covered:Dave's personal story of a panic attack and what's changed since thenResearch on how exercise and sleep quality work together to reduce anxietyThe connection between consistent movement and better sleepHow…