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
Aug 2025
Anxiety Recovery: Semantics and Choosing Words Wisely (Episode 123)
In this episode, we explore how the language we use to describe our anxiety experiences can either fuel our struggles or support our recovery. We examine the difference between helpful and unhelpful ways of talking about panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety symptoms.We ... Show More
47m 49s
Today, let us dive into the biggest and most debilitating symptom of anxiety: Depersonalization/Derealization. So many who experience Depersonalization feel like they are desperately trying to regain control of their uncontrollable bodies. But, when they don't succeed, they feel trapped and hopeless. So, what are the signs? What is your best bet forward to r ... Show More
<p><strong>The APP has arrived! </strong><a href="https://studio.com/apps/rebecca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studio.com/apps/rebecca</a> </p><p>If you like the podcast, you will love the Everyday Calm app. It is a daily program that teaches simple skills t ... Show More