Calm in the Chaos: Navigating Anxiety with Jim Schreiber

In this powerful and personal episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with Jim Schreiber—entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and founder of Vital Spring. Jim opens up about his battle with anxiety that began during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when a life-threatening case of pneumonia landed him in the ICU and left lasting emotional scars.

He shares how he navigated post-ICU mental health care, the importance of recognizing anxiety symptoms, and the role therapy and journaling played in his recovery. Jim and Travis also dive into overlooked tools like breathwork, sleep routines, and mineral supplementation—particularly magnesium—and how they can dramatically impact mental health.

What We Discuss:

• How a post-COVID ICU stay triggered severe anxiety

• The hidden symptoms men often ignore

• Challenges of finding the right therapist

• How journaling and therapy tools aid in emotional awareness

• Breathwork, body scanning, and grounding exercises

• How magnesium and essential minerals support brain and body health

• Jim’s inspiration behind launching Vital Spring

• The mind-body connection and learning to listen to your triggers

• Advice for anyone just beginning their mental health journey

  
  

Jim’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human mind and body. If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, felt alone in your healing, or wondered how your physical health connects to your mental state, this episode is for you.

About Jim Schreiber:

Jim is a 15-year veteran of consumer goods startups and the recent founder of Vital Spring, the world's first premium mineral replenisher.

https://www.vital-spring.com/