Welcome back to Save Your Spoon! This episode is a more neuroscience-based podcast episode on anxiety and fear! Fear is recognized by the primitive animal brain before your "logical" brain can make sense if you are responding appropriately. In this episode, I dive into the neuroscience behind this, personal accounts of heightened bodily responses, and some at-home treatment considerations! I find that learning the reason behind WHY we may feel heightened or inflated emotions, such as anxiety/fear/panic, can help us recognize triggers and foster resilience by using tools and strategies!

I hope you enjoy this episode!

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WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2 OF SAVE YOUR SPOON! I am so happy to have you all back for another season.

In this episode, I talk about the steps I am taking to be successful in 2024. I reflected on my progress in 2023 and tapped into my desires, as well as some not-so-pretty emotions. I discuss how my mindset has shifted and my goals for content creation. I hope you enjoy this episode! I have a butt-load of topics to focus on, but if there is anything of interest, please share in the Q&A or DM me on social media!

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I am almost 27! In this episode, I talk about the 27 things I've learned in 27 years. You would be surprised, but I did have a lot to say (20 minutes worth, and I could've gone on). We go on about relationships, having a growth mindset, feeling fulfilled, healing patterns that do not serve you, and listening to your body. The past 27 years have been so transformative, and I can only imagine where I'll go next! I hope you feel inspired and took some pointers from this episode. I'm sending so much love and light!

As mentioned in the episode, this is the end of the season! I am taking a few weeks off and will return in the new year! ❤️

More mindset, neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual themes to come next season!!!

"It should not be about having what we want, but rather wanting what we already have." Arthur Brooks.

In this episode, I focus more on philosophy and how we can apply it to a growth mindset. A growth mindset allows us to work through hardships and see difficult periods as a means to transcend. I talk about some theories that help us practice this and fully embrace the cycles that the human experience is all about. I also end on what it means to feel fulfilled in life. (Hint: it is not about the pleasures of life). I hope you enjoy this episode!

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The stigma of mental health can be tricky to tease apart. Despite strides in research, it can be difficult to identify and accept a mood disturbance as potentially abnormal. People may view their troubles with mood regulation as a personal weakness rather than a difference in their brain structure. In this episode, we highlight parts of the brain that influence depressive symptoms, such as apathy, fatigue, and emotional processing. We also dive into strategies to help us manage our emotions so we can live more fulfilled lives. I hope you enjoy this episode! I love talking about neuroscience!

Book Mentioned: The Disordered Mind

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Seasonal depression is a real thing! Not to mention grieving the holidays and feeling overwhelmed with societal expectations. In this episode, we talk about recognizing triggers, honoring our boundaries, reframing negative thoughts, and things we could do for self-care (not that everything I just mentioned isn't for self-care). Whether you identify as a highly sensitive person or not, the holiday season can be a lot to handle. I hope you enjoy this listen and set the intention to put your mental health first this season.

Sending love your way!

Book Mentioned: The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People: How to Reclaim Your Power from Narcissists and Other Manipulators

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In my last couple of episodes, I talked about the fight-or-flight/autonomic nervous system as well as safe relationships healing trauma. In this episode, I discuss the "four F's," which are fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. I also highlight what we can do to help in the moment and long term, as well as the benefits of seeking therapy. A caveat: do not try to pathologize yourself, and do not identify with trauma! Recognize that this is your body trying to help you. Use trauma as part of your story, NOT the entire page of who you are. I am sending so much love your way.

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Tackling Fight or Flight | The Somatic Nervous System | Grounding Techniques

What you might not know about healing trauma | finding safe relationships

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I recorded one episode, and then wanted to talk about this instead. So here we are! This week is a brief talk on how trauma is healed by safe relationships. Extending that window of tolerance and using appreciation of your current state can be just two of the tools someone can use. Safe relationships can be a friend, a partner, a parent, a therapist, a counselor. I hope you enjoy these shorter episodes! I had to get this one out there!

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This week's episode focuses on tools to combat stress and worry. Stress has been the catalyst for my flare-ups. Learning how to move through life by staying open, remaining curious, and letting life flow, has been fundamental in mediating my mental and physical health. I hope this episode serves you well! Part of it was inspired by the book "The Untethered Soul." It may sound hippy-dippy, but this perspective has shifted my life for the better! I hope you enjoy it.

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At the end of the day, maybe only one person listens, but as long as it may have an impact on someone, that is all I care about.

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This is a taboo conversation: the idea of being sober curious and living a life in your 20s free of alcohol. I recently posted on one of my platforms and found many women agreeing with my relationship with alcohol. I love making this content for you. I discuss why I chose to cut out alcohol in the first place, why I gave in again, and where I stand with my relationship currently. I hope you enjoy this episode! I know it may not resonate with everyone, so thank you for tuning in if you did!

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