What is a panic attack? How do you know you're having one and not having a nervous breakdown?

Anxiety is one of the most misunderstood struggles today. So many women quietly live with racing thoughts or panic attacks, convinced something is deeply wrong with them.

Dr. Hindi Mermelstein, Chief of Psychiatry at Ezra Medical Center, explains what anxiety actually is, what happens in your brain and body during a panic attack, and why anxiety can feel so terrifying even when you're not in danger.

This episode is empowering! Because anxiety is not your identity. You are not "crazy," and you are not a lost case. We also explore why some people seem to recover while others feel stuck for years, and what actually helps people heal.

If you've ever wondered, "Will I ever feel like myself again?" this conversation is for you.

This episode was released on 7/14/2026