Dealing with Feeling Fitness Coach Marco Jimenez on Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Resilience
Fitness coach Marco Jimenez wasn't looking for an inspirational arc—he was trying to function through anxiety and panic attacks. In this episode of Dealing with Feeling, he and Dr. Marc Brackett talk about what actually helped (and what didn't) as he rebuilt resilience.
Marco shares his personal journey, the tools he once dismissed, and why curiosity (not perfection) became the turning point for both his emotional and physical resilience.
In this conversation
- What panic and anxiety took from Marco—and what helped him get it back
- Why curiosity beats "quick fixes" when you're trying to change your life
- How to reframe setbacks and stay connected to your purpose
- The small, repeatable shifts that build resilience over time
About the guest: Marco Jimenez is a fitness coach and founder of Marco Jimenez Fitness. He works at the intersection of physical training and emotional resilience.
Marco Jimenez: https://www.marcojimenezfitness.com/
Marco on Instagram: https://instagram.com/marcojimenez9
Connect with Marc Brackett:
Website: https://marcbrackett.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/marc.brackett
X: https://x.com/drmarcbrackett
Facebook: https://facebook.com/drmarcbrackett
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drmarcbrackett
Dr. Marc Brackett's Books
Explore Marc Brackett's work at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, where he serves as founding director, and learn more about RULER—an evidence-based, systemic approach to SEL developed at Yale that supports leaders, educators, students, and families in building emotional intelligence and creating healthier school climates.
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