Joy and Panic Attacks Hit the Same Weekend—Here's What Happened | Episode 504

Two big events in one day can feel like a victory or a minefield, depending on what your brain and body are carrying. We’re Justin Alan Hayes and Voices for Voices, and we’re unpacking a recent weekend that held both joy and pressure: celebrating a friend’s 40 years sober and drug-free, then showing up for a child’s recital with all the crowds, noise, lights, and unpredictability that can trigger anxiety and panic attacks. If you’ve ever wondered why “normal plans” can feel impossible, you’ll...