Episode 89: Phil Lane
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Psychotherapist and host Jessica Fowler interviews licensed clinical social worker and author Phil Lane about his book, "Overcoming Panic and Panic Attacks." Lane shares that the book is rooted in his own experience with intense panic attacks. Listen in as we explore the topic of panic, causes and how to handle it through various interventions. We also address fear of recurring panic, framing episodes as temporary “flare-ups,” and note that panic symptoms can mimic medical emergencies, so ruling out health issues and keeping up with checkups is important.
Highlights:
Challenging Panic Thoughts
What Panic Really Is
Book Roadmap Overview
Why Panic Happens
Baseline Habits
Therapy Tools That Help
Fear of Panic Returning
Somatic Mimics and Medical Checks
Self Awareness and Triggers
About the author:
Phil Lane is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist in private practice, and the author of three books in the psychology/self-improvement space. Phil specializes in the treatment of anxiety, panic, life transitions, impulse control, and men's issues.