On this episode, I talk about how our identities are formed throughout childhood and how these poor programs keep us from developing later in life. When we are children, we absorb the beliefs and actions of the people closest to us. Then these programs can continue to keep us in a set-mindset state, resistant to any change and any opposing beliefs. How can w ... Show More
Apr 22
350 | How Anxiety Circuits Hijack Your Brain | And What To Do
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
26m 33s
Apr 15
349 | Healing Trauma and Building A Better Life | Dana Hargus
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
49m 34s
Apr 8
348 | Why You Can’t Stop Checking Your Body (Health Anxiety Explained)
Today, I break down why people with health anxiety obsessively check their bodies, how that checking fuels a loop of fear and hyper-awareness, and how intolerance of uncertainty and misinterpreting normal sensations keep the cycle going. I outline clear, practical steps to break ... Show More
35m 1s
Apr 2020
Brené on Anxiety, Calm + Over/Under-Functioning
We all have patterned ways of managing our day-to-day anxiety, and these patterns often reflect the roles and expectations of our first families. In this episode, we’ll talk about over- and under-functioning in anxious times, why anxiety is contagious, and how we can cultivate a ... Show More
32m 19s
Feb 2025
Your Self-Image Is Ruining Your Life: Why You Feel Anxious & Insecure - EP8
In this episode of Behind the Layers, we uncover the hidden reason behind social anxiety, insecurity, and constant overthinking—your self-image. If you’ve ever feared being judged, worried that people don’t like you, or struggled with low confidence, this episode will help you un ... Show More
12m 4s