Fear isn’t the enemy—it’s information. In this episode of Do It Already, mindset and neuroscience meet as host Paige Herrmann breaks down how fear, resistance, and anxiety are actually biological signals guiding you toward growth, purpose, and alignment. Discover how to reprogram your nervous system, transform fear into excitement, and use the science of neuroplasticity and emotional regulation to stop letting panic make your decisions.

You’ll learn how to shift your mindset around fear, understand the body’s fear response, and apply practical tools for emotional resilience and self-improvement. Drawing on insights from Oprah Winfrey, Steve Jobs, and leading neuroscience research, Paige shows that fear and excitement are the same energy—your interpretation decides your future.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why fear and excitement feel the same in your body

• How your brain confuses change with danger

• The science of turning resistance into growth

• Practical tools to regulate fear in real time

• How leaders like Oprah and Steve Jobs used fear to fuel their evolution

  
  

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Show Resources:

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inviting-monkey-tea/201812/fear-false-evidence-appearing-real
• https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/fear-happiness-and-sadness-share-common-neural-building-blocks.html?
• https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/oprah-winfrey-says-overcoming-your-biggest-obstacles-comes-down-to-asking-2-simple-questions.html
• https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/the-best-advice-steve-jobs-ever-gave/362596

Your nervous system runs everything — how you love, lead, and react. In this episode of Do It Already, Paige breaks down the science of regulation and identity through The Body Keeps the Score, The Polyvagal Theory, and Huberman Lab research. Learn how trauma lives in the body, why calm can feel unsafe, and how to rewire from survival to safety using movement, breathwork, and daily resets. It’s not mindset — it’s biology.

In this episode, we explore the intricate relationship between the nervous system and our emotional responses. The host discusses how trauma is stored in the body, the biological basis of our reactions, and the importance of understanding our nervous system's functioning. We delve into the various survival responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and how they manifest in our daily lives. The conversation emphasizes the need for regulation and offers practical strategies for maintaining a balanced nervous system, ultimately leading to healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.

Takeaways:

• Every reaction you have is a biological memory.
• Trauma doesn't just live in your thoughts; it lives in your nervous system.
• Your body tracks safety and danger constantly.
• The nervous system's main job is survival, not joy.
• You cannot embody a new self with an old survival state.
• Your attachment style is a survival code, not a personality type.
• Regulation is about teaching your body safety.
• Daily practices can help maintain a regulated nervous system.
• You cannot live your best life in a state of chaos.
• Safety is your new baseline for a fulfilling life.

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Show resources:

• Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. — The Body Keeps the Score - Trauma imprints on the nervous system and how healing must be body-based.
• Stephen Porges,Ph.D. — The Polyvagal Theory - Explains how the vagus nerve governs safety, connection, and regulation.
• Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. — Huberman Lab Podcast - Episodes on breathwork, cold exposure, and vagus-nerve activation for stress regulation.
• Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. — EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - Evidence-based trauma therapy using bilateral stimulation to reprocess stuck memories.
• Arnsten, A.F.T. (2009) — Stress signaling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function - Explains how chronic stress literally shuts down the parts of the brainresponsible for focus and creativity.
• Ryan & Deci (2000) — Self-Determination Theory - Shows how stress and lack of safety destroy intrinsic motivation and goal achievement.

In this episode of Do It Already, host Paige, breaks down the neuroscience of mindset and how your thoughts physically rewire your brain through neuroplasticity. Learn how your reticular activating system (RAS) filters reality based on what you focus on, and how urgency, emotion, and repetition create lasting transformation.

You’ll discover how to reprogram your subconscious mind, regulate your nervous system, and build a new identity from the inside out — no “think-positive” fluff, just science-backed tools for self-mastery.

If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start rewiring your brain for confidence, calm, and consistency, this episode will show you the biology behind real change.