{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/4d8f2ca2-d931-4be1-96d2-ce984ea9e0ff/67e1f3e4ff10fa253fb9aa0c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#213: From Panic to Purpose: Congressman Adam Smith on Surviving Anxiety and Rebuilding Confidence","description":"<p>What if your breaking point was actually your turning point?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Congressman Adam Smith—a sitting U.S. politician—who opens up about his battle with crippling anxiety, chronic pain, and the brutal identity loss that came with it.</p><p><br></p><p>For years, Adam looked like he had it all together. But behind the scenes, he was barely holding on.</p><p>We talk about what it <em>really</em> feels like to lose control, why high-achievers often suffer in silence, and how to start rebuilding your confidence when it feels like everything’s falling apart.</p><p>Adam shares the exact mindset shifts and daily actions that helped him go from panic to purpose—and why the people around you are everything.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared, or like you’re pretending to be okay when you’re not—this conversation will hit home…and more importantly, it will give you a way forward.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TOPICS:</strong></p><ol><li>Overcoming anxiety and chronic pain</li><li>Rebuilding identity and confidence after hitting rock bottom</li><li>The power of vulnerability, connection, and long-term mental health strategies</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>MORE FROM NICK:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Book a <strong>FREE</strong> call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find all links here: <a href=\"https://nickbracks.start.page/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nickbracks.start.page/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to the website: <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/610bca98fbf8e200123fdaa4/shows/6113e96b8b4903612016f7e9/episodes/nickbracks.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">nickbracks.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Nick on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nickbracks/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/nickbracks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbracks/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>MORE FROM ADAM:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Broken-Journey-Chronic-Crippling/dp/0757324622\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Broken-Journey-Chronic-Crippling/dp/0757324622</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://adamsmith.house.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://adamsmith.house.gov/</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Nick Bracks"}