Anxiety can serve as an alarm system that keeps us safe by alerting us when something is not right. It only becomes unhealthy when it is out of proportion to the events and crosses the line from healthy to unhealthy.
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.
The feeling of being in control can lead to anxiety when faced with new factors. Pedagogy is important when it comes to teaching, as demonstrated in books like The Four-Hour Chef.
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.
Anxious people need to learn how to self-regulate or co-regulate with others to develop the neuroplasticity to self-soothe. While avoidant individuals must learn to be vulnerable and start to co-regulate in healthy ways to let others in.
A woman experienced an anxiety attack in a hospital corridor and was cared for by a nurse who recognized her distress.
The host talks about how anxiety affected different aspects of his life and shares a personal story of how a park ranger opened up to him about his own struggles with anxiety. The discussion also touches on the importance of taking ownership and not playing the victim during tough times.
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.
The speaker shares their experience with feeling nervous when people recognize them in public, even though it may be seen as a positive thing.
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.
Dr. Kennedy, a medical doctor and neuroscientist provides free steps to empower and heal anxiety, leading to peace, confidence, clarity, and happiness.
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.
This podcast delves into the impact of social and physical environment on anxiety development, the importance of physical health in reducing anxiety levels, and the science behind meditation's effect on anxiety from a physiological perspective.
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 host expresses anxiety about revealing the topic for the week's episode and contemplates jumping up and down in response.
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.
