318 | The Health Anxiety Mind

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 ...  عرض المزيد

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 ...  عرض المزيد

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Dr. David D. Burns is one of the most influential self-help books ever written — and in this summary, you’ll discover how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can transform the way you think and feel. CBT is a proven psychological method for me ...  عرض المزيد

Can you transform your relationship with anxiety by letting go and dropping your resistance? Well, the most effective acceptance-based treatments for chronic and disordered anxiety are based on this exact principle. The concepts are simple and the theory is sound, yet most anxiou ...  عرض المزيد

Anxiety is the thing I have spent the most time wrestling with, so this episode is less a lecture and more a report from someone still doing the work. I share what actually helped me, where Stoic practice fits, and the difference between fear and anxiety: fear is a sane response ...  عرض المزيد

The APP has arrived! https://studio.com/apps/rebecca If you like the podcast, you will love the Everyday Calm app. It is a daily program that teaches simple skills to reduce stress and anxiety in a few minutes a day. GET IT!Feeling drained or emotionally overloaded? Most people a ...  عرض المزيد