Birds In A Tree

Sam is a mother of two girls who was diagnosed in her formative years with an anxiety disorder.  Managing her disorder through medication, Sam decided when she became pregnant to stop taking her medicine because of the risks to her children.  As a superstar career mother and wife, Sam admits that even though she's outgoing and personable, it takes all her energy to be in public and she has had to take a step back to keep her sanity.  We talk in this episode about removing stigmas surrounding anxiety and mental disorders, what it's like to live through a panic attack, and why she hopes more people could show empathy to those who struggle with this disease.