EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 58 MIN
#213: From Panic to Purpose: Congressman Adam Smith on Surviving Anxiety and Rebuilding Confidence
from Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks
What if your breaking point was actually your turning point?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.For years, Adam looked like he had it all together. But behind the scenes, he was barely holding on.We talk about what it really 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.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.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.TOPICS:Overcoming anxiety and chronic painRebuilding identity and confidence after hitting rock bottomThe power of vulnerability, connection, and long-term mental health strategiesMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM ADAM:https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Broken-Journey-Chronic-Crippling/dp/0757324622 https://adamsmith.house.gov/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What if your breaking point was actually your turning point?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.For years, Adam looked like he had it all together. But behind the scenes, he was barely holding on.We talk about what it really 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.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.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.TOPICS:Overcoming anxiety and chronic painRebuilding identity and confidence after hitting rock bottomThe power of vulnerability, connection, and long-term mental health strategiesMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM ADAM:https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Broken-Journey-Chronic-Crippling/dp/0757324622 https://adamsmith.house.gov/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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