Tim Clare is an author, poet and creative writing coach. Anxiety rates have skyrocketed over the last decade. After spending hours every weekend wracked by crippling panic attacks, Tim decided to contact every anxiety expert he could to hear their suggestions for potential strategies to reduce it, and then he did all of them. Expect to learn why people are turning up to A&E believing they're having a heart attack, how the gut-brain connection plays a role in mediating our mood, why exercise is as effective as an anti-anxiety drug, how early childhood can influence our anxiety levels, the most effective tactics Tim has implemented to improve his mental health and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Protect yourself from identity theft online with Aura. Try 14 days for free at http://aura.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Buy Coward - https://amzn.to/3FHA31R Follow Tim on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TimClarePoet Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
This episode highlights the different tactics used to manage anxiety such as the gut-brain connection, exercise, and early childhood experiences. It also features a story of a man who battled anxiety by reading thousands of papers and consulting experts.
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Panic attacks are often mistaken for cardiac arrest as the symptoms are very similar, making them a difficult condition to identify. There is still research underway to find the most effective treatments, including new drugs and alternative methods like forest bathing and social prescribing.
The panic attack response has been preserved over millions of years of evolution, and can be triggered in various species including voles and stopes. The amygdala, often referred to as the brain's 'fear center', reliably induces the physical and emotional response associated with panic attacks when stimulated, even in individuals who have had both amygdalas removed.
Panic disorder has been linked to respiratory issues such as sleep apnea and overbreathing. During ambulatory monitoring, many individuals who experience panic attacks were found to have a tendency to overbreathe.
The start of an exercise regime raises cortisol, adrenaline, and testosterone levels temporarily. It also releases glucose into the bloodstream as a response to shock.
Research on mice has found a link between gut microbiome and personality traits. However, there is limited research on the impact of the gut microbiome on humans and their personality traits.
Neuroscientist Ninh Tottanam discusses how childhood adversity, including traumatic incidents, can lead to abnormal development in the amygdala and hippocampus, which can affect memory and cause long-lasting stress from traumatic events.
The ability to spot early warning signs of danger can be crucial, whether it be recognizing tone of voice or subtle cues in one's environment. This skill can have a significant impact on one's safety and well-being.
The field of computational psychology is exploring the ways in which artificial intelligence and human psychology intersect, including the impact of adaptation on machine learning and the tendency for machines to become neurotic when behavior is not regularly updated.
The idea of facing your fears and the effects of feedback are not just present in human psychology, but can also be seen in classical conditioning experiments with dogs. These experiments show the importance of retraining assumptions and the impact of perceived control.
Anxiety therapist Mike Shell discusses his journey to finding effective strategies for reducing anxiety and the importance of understanding the fight-flight response. He shares insights from his extensive research in the field of anxiety treatment and his personal experience with anxiety.
The speaker discusses how releasing anxiety through physical exercise can be helpful, using activities such as boxing, cycling, or using battle ropes as a means to calm the mind.