137 | Feeling Ashamed With Anxiety

On today's episode, I break down the brain circuits behind anxiety—the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and the HPA axis—and show how they create panic, overgeneralization, and sleeplessness. I then explain, in plain terms, why anxiety feels overwhelming and how chronic ...  Show more

On todays episode, I speak with Dana Hargus founder of Restore of Ada and we discuss trauma-informed approaches to calm the nervous system, biofeedback strategies, and rebuilding resilience after chronic stress. Dana explains how trauma can affect anyone and why treating the body ...  Show more

Today on Unf*ck Your Brain, I'm talking about something I know all of you have felt at one time or another. In fact, it is such a universal part of the human condition, it has been called the "most human emotion" and that is shame. Learn how to question your shame and start build ...  Show more

In this episode, I explained how being compassionate to yourself can help you overcome your Social Anxiety.

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Join me this week as I introduce you to a concept I call self-improvement shame. Coming to this work with shame about yourself, to change your own negative thoughts about yourself, is never going to produce the change you want to see. You can’t outrun your shame, and so instead, ...  Show more

Embarrassment is something we’ve all experienced—those moments when the spotlight feels a little too bright, and you wish you could disappear. But what if feeling embarrassed wasn’t something to fear but an opportunity for growth and connection? In this episode, we’ll dive dee ...  Show more