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Peace Over Panic: Life Beyond Anxiety

Peace Over Panic: Life Beyond Anxiety

Van: Taylor Barone MS RDN
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Welcome to Peace Over Panic.

I'm Taylor, a registered dietitian, anxiety advocate, and someone who has personally walked through panic attacks, health anxiety, OCD, and the exhausting cycle of fear. For years, anxiety convinced me my life would always be controlled by "what ifs." But through faith, evidence-based tools, and a whole lot of healing, I discovered something life-changing:

Peace is possible.

Each week, you'll find honest conversations about anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, health anxiety, nervous system regulation, mental health, and faith. Together we'll explore practical tools backed by research, biblical encouragement, and real-life strategies that help you stop merely surviving and start truly living again.

If you're constantly checking your body, caught in reassurance-seeking, overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, or wondering if you'll ever feel like yourself again, you're not alone and you don't have to walk this journey by yourself.

This isn't a podcast that promises perfection.

It's a place where healing is possible, hope is restored, and every episode points you toward peace instead of panic.

Take a deep breath.

You're safe here.

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  • When Your Labs Are “Normal” but You Don’t Feel Well: Hashimoto’s, IBS & Anxiety with Dr. Izabella Wentz

    When Your Labs Are “Normal” but You Don’t Feel Well: Hashimoto’s, IBS & Anxiety with Dr. Izabella Wentz
    9 Oct 2026
    Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you know something is wrong, but you’re repeatedly told that your laboratory results are “normal”?In this episode of Peace Over Panic, Taylor sits down with Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP, a clinical pharmacist, internationally recognized Hashimoto’s expert, and bestselling author, to explore the connections among thyroid autoimmunity, IBS, anxiety, stress, and nutrient deficiencies.Taylor shares her personal experience of discovering positive thyroid antibodies and ANA results while her thyroid hormone levels remained within range. Despite not feeling like herself, she was told there was nothing to worry about. That confusing and frustrating experience eventually led her to Dr. Wentz’s work.Dr. Wentz shares her own journey from IBS, panic attacks, acid reflux, fatigue, and hair loss to receiving a Hashimoto’s diagnosis. She explains why digestive problems and nutrient deficiencies may deserve attention, even when conventional laboratory ranges do not provide a clear explanation for someone’s symptoms.Together, they discuss how patients can become informed advocates for themselves without feeling as though they have to navigate their health alone.In this episode, we discuss:What thyroid antibodies may mean when TSH and thyroid hormone levels are still within rangeWhy women with physical symptoms are so often told that they are simply anxious or stressedDr. Wentz’s personal progression from IBS and panic attacks to Hashimoto’sThe potential relationship among gut health, stress, nutrient status, and autoimmunityWhy low ferritin, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 deserve a closer lookThe difference between being “within range” and feeling wellPossible contributors to low iron stores, including impaired absorption and gastrointestinal conditionsDr. Wentz’s approach to food sensitivities and elimination dietsH. pylori, SIBO, and other digestive concerns discussed in the episodeThe benefits and limitations of comprehensive laboratory testingWhy receiving more health data does not always make the next step obviousHow to educate yourself while still working with qualified healthcare professionalsThe foundations of Dr. Wentz’s Hashimoto’s ProtocolStress, the body’s cortisol response, circadian rhythms, and supporting energyWhy IBS should not automatically be dismissed as something a person must learn to tolerateHow Dr. Wentz’s new IBS book helps readers investigate possible contributors to their symptomsWhy asking questions does not make someone a hypochondriacMemorable quote“You’re a hypochondriac until you actually figure out what’s wrong with you. Then you’re a person who knew your body best and figured out a way out.” — Dr. Izabella WentzEpisode timestamps00:00 — Anxiety, panic attacks, and knowing something is wrong00:17 — Welcome and episode overview02:01 — Introducing Dr. Izabella Wentz02:06 — Taylor’s experience with positive ANA and thyroid antibodies04:30 — When thyroid antibodies are elevated but thyroid function appears normal07:54 — Gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and the “chicken or the egg” question12:45 — Dr. Wentz’s commonly investigated Hashimoto’s contributors15:53 — Practical starting points: food, blood sugar, and nutrient testing17:23 — Ferritin, vitamin D, anxiety, and restless legs18:16 — Understanding vitamin B12 testing21:13 — Comprehensive testing: helpful information or information overload?22:14 — Becoming an educated and empowered patient25:47 — Moving beyond hundreds of expensive tests27:50 — Where to begin with Dr. Wentz’s books and protocols30:35 — Why she wrote Adrenal Transformation Protocol35:28 — Dr. Wentz’s personal IBS story38:39 — The relationship among stress, the gut, and autoimmunity42:31 — Finding possible underlying contributors to IBS45:20 — The “hypochondriac” label and trusting what your body is telling you47:39 — Final message for anyone who feels alone in their symptomsAbout Dr. Izabella WentzDr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP, is a clinical pharmacist and internationally recognized specialist in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. After receiving her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at 23, she built a career in clinical pharmacology, medication safety, and complex case investigation.After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in 2009, Dr. Wentz dedicated her work to investigating lifestyle factors that may influence thyroid symptoms, digestive health, stress, nutrition, and autoimmunity.She is the author of:Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root CauseHashimoto’s ProtocolHashimoto’s Food PharmacologyAdrenal Transformation ProtocolIBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel SyndromeConnect with Dr. Izabella WentzWebsite: ThyroidPharmacist.comBooks and resources: Dr. Wentz’s booksNew IBS book: IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel SyndromeImportant noteThis ...
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    48 min.
  • Let the Heart Flutter Pass: A Guided Meditation for Heart Anxiety

    Let the Heart Flutter Pass: A Guided Meditation for Heart Anxiety
    9 Sep 2026

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    A flutter. A thump. A skipped beat. When an unexpected heart sensation captures your attention, it can be difficult to think about anything else.

    This guided meditation will help you respond differently, not by forcing the sensation away, but by allowing it to exist without checking, monitoring, or attaching a frightening story to it. Through calming breathwork, gentle imagery, and acceptance-based reminders, you’ll practice noticing bodily sensations without letting them determine what happens next.

    Return to this meditation whenever heart sensations leave you feeling anxious, hyperaware, or afraid. You don’t have to wait for your body to feel perfectly quiet before returning to your life.

    Notice. Allow. Keep moving forward.

    Please note: This meditation is intended to support anxiety management and is not a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment. If you experience new, severe, or concerning symptoms, seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

    Connect with Taylor:

    Instagram: @health_anxiety
    TikTok: @healthanxiety
    Threads: @health_anxiety
    YouTube: Health Anxiety Healer
    Chirp: chirp.me/healthanxiety
    Website: peakofpanic.com

    If this episode brought you a little more peace, follow the show, leave a rating or review, and share it with someone who may need this reminder today.

    You are not alone, you are not broken, and peace is something you can practice, one moment at a time.

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your individual needs. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, contact emergency services in your area.
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    12 min.
  • Therapy Isn’t Working, Now What? Finding the Right Treatment for OCD and Health Anxiety

    Therapy Isn’t Working, Now What? Finding the Right Treatment for OCD and Health Anxiety
    4 Sep 2026
    Send us Fan MailYou notice an unusual sensation, and your mind immediately goes to the worst-case scenario. You Google your symptoms, check your body, ask for reassurance, or schedule another appointment. Even when you’re told everything is okay, the relief doesn’t last.Then you try therapy, but you still don’t feel better. Does that mean you’re broken, or could you simply be receiving the wrong kind of treatment?In this episode of Peace Over Panic, Taylor sits down with Gracie Block, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Dallas CBT, to explore the close relationship between OCD and health anxiety and why treating these conditions requires specialized knowledge.Gracie explains the cycle of intrusive fears, compulsive behaviors, temporary relief, and renewed doubt. She also breaks down Exposure and Response Prevention, or ERP, an evidence-based treatment for OCD that helps people face uncertainty while reducing the checking, avoidance, and reassurance-seeking behaviors that keep anxiety alive.Taylor also shares her own experiences with health anxiety, feeling misunderstood in therapy, turning cognitive exercises into another source of reassurance, and eventually recognizing that an unsuccessful therapy experience did not mean she was incapable of getting better.In this conversation:How OCD and health anxiety create similar cyclesWhen a reasonable health concern becomes rigid or compulsiveWhy reassurance provides relief but may strengthen anxiety over timeThe difference between emotional processing and ruminationHow well-intended talk therapy can sometimes reinforce the OCD cycleWhy “CBT” does not always mean OCD-specific treatmentHow Exposure and Response Prevention worksWhy exposure and response prevention must be used togetherHow ERP can help someone return to activities anxiety has taken awayThe roles of ACT, DBT, trauma treatment, and EMDRWhy therapy must be tailored to the individualWhat recovery from OCD can realistically look likeThe questions to ask when searching for an OCD therapistHow to recognize specialized training in OCD and ERPWhy not improving in therapy does not mean you are brokenAbout Gracie BlockGracie Block is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Dallas CBT. She works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families experiencing OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional dysregulation.Her approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Gracie brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work with OCD and anxiety.Approximate timestamps00:01 The cycle of health anxiety01:20 Introducing Gracie and Dallas CBT03:30 Why Gracie chose to specialize in OCD and anxiety05:20 What OCD actually looks like08:20 How health anxiety overlaps with OCD10:10 Responsible healthcare versus compulsive checking12:35 Why talk therapy may not be enough15:10 Taylor’s experiences with therapy and feeling misunderstood17:55 Emotional processing versus rumination20:05 Understanding CBT22:05 Why ERP is different from traditional CBT23:35 How exposure and response prevention work together24:15 Medical clearance and health-anxiety exposures28:05 Safety behaviors and the “emotional support water bottle”30:15 What recovery and progress can look like34:10 ACT, DBT, trauma treatment, and EMDR38:10 Other approaches to OCD treatment40:40 How to find a qualified OCD therapist44:20 Dallas CBT resources, virtual care, and referralsResourcesLearn more about Gracie BlockVisit Dallas CBTFind OCD information and treatment resources through the International OCD FoundationSearch the IOCDF Resource DirectoryLearn how to evaluate a prospective OCD therapistThis episode is intended for education and encouragement only. It does not provide a diagnosis or replace individualized mental-health or medical care. If you are experiencing a new or concerning physical symptom, consult an appropriate healthcare professional.Connect with Taylor:Instagram: @health_anxietyTikTok: @healthanxietyThreads: @health_anxietyYouTube: Health Anxiety HealerChirp: chirp.me/healthanxietyWebsite: peakofpanic.comIf this episode brought you a little more peace, follow the show, leave a rating or review, and share it with someone who may need this reminder today.You are not alone, you are not broken, and peace is something you can practice, one moment at a time.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your individual needs. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, contact emergency services in your area.
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