On this episode, I talk about depersonalization and the symptoms associated with it. Depersonalization is an effect of anxiety and its the feeling of not being in control of your body. Like your automated. Numb. Out of body. Are you currently suffering from it? How do you know? What can you do to lessen its effects? I answer these and more on todays episode. ... 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
<p> In this episode, I explore <b>emotional avoidance</b> — what it looks like, why it shows up in women with <b>high-functioning anxiety</b>, and how it often ties back to <b>childhood trauma</b>.</p><p>We also dive into <b>how disconnection from your body keeps emotions stuck</ ... Show More