On part 2 of this anxiety requirements series, I talk about training the mind. The mind that jumps around from one catastrophic thought to the next. We can implement two tactics to settle this untrained dog of a mind: behaviourally and cognitively. You can use your behaviours to settle your stress response and then engage in that internal voice to break nega ... 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
Jan 2023
How to stop your mind dwelling on unwanted thoughts
627: This week, on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re sharing some wisdom teachings on the nature of the mind, and how to stop getting caught in anxious thoughts. You can find out more about the teachings in this podcast in our How to Calm Your Fragile Mind Course on Teachable
14m 2s
Jan 2023
[Rebroadcast] How to Learn to Love Anxiety
<p>#126: You may think that anxiety is an inherent trait, something that cannot be changed, only managed. In fact, it’s a state of training — of a small region of your brain called the amygdala. In this rebroadcast, Dr. Kevin Majeres and Sharif discuss the definite steps you can ... Show More
24m 31s