Send in a question or comment via text. In this episode, Holly and I review chapter 2 of Claire Weekes' Hope and Help For Your Nerves. We discuss the fight or flight response, its involuntary nature, and the idea that your panic and anxiety symptoms are normal, natural, not dangerous, and not to be feared. You cannot stop your body from doing what it's desig ... Show More
Sep 9
Anxiety, OCD and the Cost of Negotiated Avoidance | EP 352
Send in a question or comment via text.Every time you give in to an avoidance or a ritual, it seems reasonable. Skip one social event, spend a few extra minutes on a compulsion, take one "me day" instead of pushing through. In isolation, none of it feels like a big deal. What's t ... Show More
23m 59s
Jul 2025
Understanding Activation– Anxiety & Your Fight/Flight Response (Part 2)
In this episode we explore the activated nervous system state—better known as fight-or-flight. If you’ve ever felt anxious, tightly wound, or like your body just can’t stop, this one’s for you. We explore why your system gets stuck in this high-alert state and, most importantly, ... Show More
37m 29s