Transform your mornings with Loftie: Get a game-changing, phone-free alarm clock and save 20% on orders over $100 with promo code FITMESS20 at WWW.BYLOFTIE.COM. -- Why does your brain treats a mildly awkward social interaction like a life-or-death situation?

Anxiety levels are skyrocketing lately as our primitive brains struggle to cope with modern stressors like social media, constant notifications, and relentless work culture.

In this episode, learn how anxiety manifests in different forms, discover practical techniques for managing anxiety in the moment, and understand why your brain reacts the way it does to perceived threats. This episode provides actionable strategies for befriending your anxiety and regaining control of your thoughts.

Press play to transform your relationship with anxiety and learn why your prehistoric brain might be making modern life harder than it needs to be.

Topics Discussed:

• Evolution of anxiety from survival tool to modern-day challenge
• Different types of anxiety disorders and their manifestations
• Physical and mental symptoms of anxiety
• Impact of modern technology and social media on anxiety
• Practical anxiety management techniques
• The role of sleep and caffeine in anxiety
• Overthinking patterns and how to break them
• Grounding techniques for panic attacks
• The importance of self-compassion in anxiety management
• How to distinguish between real and imagined threats

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