216 | Being Too Dependent | The Harmful Truth...

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

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In this episode, we are talking about something heavy & serious. We are talking about C-PTSD & anxiety and how it may show up in people who are codependent. We talk about how C-PTSD how can affect your sense of self, your identity, and your sense of well- ...

In this episode, we explore stress as an addiction. Sponsor: http://curology.com/tinyleaps 

Last week we discussed hyper-independence and how it can be a hindrance to your life. This week, we're looking at the other end of the spectrum.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at p ...  Show more

What if some of your anxious attachment behaviors are actually rooted in…selfishness? Not because you don’t care—but because fear can make everything feel urgent and all about you.In this episode, I share my own hard truths, the rigid expectations I used to set, and how healing s ...  Show more