May 25, 2025

1144: Classic ACP Loving Your Anxious Lizard Brain For More Peace And Calm

22 minutes

In today's episode, Gina covers the important topic of the lizard

brain and how to handle it to feel better now. The three stages of the

brain are defined and the relationship between the lizard brain and

anxiety is discussed. Specific behaviors that help soothe the lizard

brain and reduce anxiety are included. Listen in today!

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Quote:
You

can’t change who you are, but you can change what you have in your

head, you can refresh what you’re thinking about, you can put some fresh

air in your brain.
-Ernesto Bertarelli
Chapters0:27 Embracing Your Inner Lizard2:55 Understanding the Lizard Brain6:01 The Role of Other Brain Parts7:29 Techniques to Pet the Lizard11:43 Reassuring Your Inner Lizard15:03 Managing the Overactive Lizard16:06 Conclusion and Reflection
SummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into

an intriguing concept: loving your inner lizard brain to foster more

peace and calm in your life. Understanding the lizard brain is crucial,

as it plays a significant role in the anxiety landscape. We explore its

origins and functions, emphasizing that this ancient part of our brain,

often referred to as the amygdala, is deeply intertwined with our

survival instincts. It's designed to protect us by triggering responses

to perceived danger, making it essential for our safety throughout

evolution.
I take listeners through an understanding of how the

lizard brain operates, highlighting its responsibility for our primal

instincts—fear, hunger, and arousal. This instinctual focus on survival,

while necessary, often leads to anxiety when the amygdala becomes

overly reactive. Instead of viewing the lizard brain as an enemy in our

mental wellness journey, I advocate for a compassionate approach,

encouraging listeners to "pet the lizard" and reassure it that

everything is okay. By acknowledging and tending to this primal part of

our brain, we can better navigate our daily anxieties.
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