Izzy Judd: I can't let panic attacks take over my life
Mar 22nd 2026 ยท United Kingdom
The violinist and mother describes lifelong anxiety, how breathwork and meditation help her regain control, and why she wants these skills taught earlier.
- Izzy Judd has lived with anxiety since childhood and still experiences occasional panic attacks.
- A brother's near-fatal accident intensified her fight-or-flight response and lifelong worry about sudden change.
- She uses breathwork, mindfulness and meditation to calm her nervous system and teach her children coping techniques.
- Judd hosts a podcast that combines classical music with guided meditations to help listeners reframe anxiety and improve sleep.
- Referrals for counselling for generalised anxiety disorder in England have risen to almost 250,000 in the past year, affecting about 7.5% of adults.