The speaker shares personal experiences with anxiety in high-stakes situations and how he combats negative self-talk through positive rehearsal.
In this podcast, the speaker provides ways to manage anxiety and highlights the time when professional support is necessary. They also emphasize not to be frightened of anxiety but, instead, investigate its triggers.
The host discusses how their anxiety was caused by various stimuli including alcohol use, social media, and checking on book sales, and shares that self-care strategies did not work for them in the journey towards finding calmness.
Multiple studies have shown that generating optic flow through forward ambulation, such as walking or biking, can lower activity in the amygdala and reduce anxiety levels.
The closer we get to a stressful event, the more anxious we tend to become. This is due to the release of adrenaline in our bodies, causing our hearts to accelerate and making us question why we’re feeling this way.
The speaker encourages listeners to confront anxious feelings and not run from them, even when it is difficult.
The speaker discusses how our search history can reflect our anxieties and how sometimes watching porn can be calming.
The fear of failure and uncertainty often hold people back from making important business decisions. It's important to identify and overcome these anxieties in order to make calculated bets and pursue success.
A discussion on managing personal stressors that cause anxiety, including suggestions such as identifying triggers and their effects, and reflecting upon direct experiences.
The potential for self-judgment in situations that cause anxiety can lead to a negative spiral of emotions. However, acknowledging the sensations of anxiety and reframing them as excitement can help overcome this self-judgment.
The hosts of the podcast "Am I Normal Yet?" share their experience of using their puppy Iki to help cope with anxiety, realizing that she made them calm down so they could best help her when she was anxious.
The speaker discusses their point of view that anxiety is not necessarily negative and can be leveraged to build better relationships and better manage uncertainty. They believe anxiety is the crown jewel of human evolution.
In this segment of the podcast, the speaker talks about the topic of anxiety and how falling in love helped them overcome it. They also express gratitude for their partner's role in their journey towards mental wellness.
This podcast explores the relationship between anxiety and chronic yeast infections, discussing how they can be intertwined.
The speakers discuss their anxieties and how it affects their behavior. They also talk about a horse racing event where the winner sets a new record, but it is overshadowed by the performance of the runner-up.
The speaker expresses their anxiety about asking someone to dance and feeling sick at the thought of it.
Dr. Kennedy explains how adult anxiety is connected to experiences from early childhood, and why healing the body is just as important as healing the mind.
A conversation about airplane travel anxiety and how people react differently to it.
The speaker discusses their anxiety-induced energy on a show, which is well-received by the audience who appreciate genuine human behavior.
The speaker experienced severe anxiety in the presence of someone and it wasn't what they wanted, leading them to detach completely from the person for mental stability.
The speaker shares their personal experience with anxiety and how it led them to consider a career change as a coping mechanism.
Anxious attachment styles can cause individuals to constantly seek attention from their partners in negative situations, leading to a pattern of manipulation and feeling dependent on them for emotional support.
The 10% Happier podcast has a playlist dedicated to episodes about anxiety, along with a personal favorites playlist curated by the host.
In this episode, the speaker shares a story about his fear of breaking his dad's tablet and the intense anxiety it caused him, even though nothing had happened to trigger the event.
The speaker discusses the anxiety associated with award shows and the fear of giving speeches, sharing a personal anecdote about breaking out in a sweat when nominated. They also touch on the nerve-wracking experience of having big names visit SNL, and the pressure of being on the red carpet.
The host describes his fear of shaking hands and how it has caused him to avoid situations where he might have to shake hands or come up with ridiculous excuses not to do so.
