Big life transitions — like losing a loved one, changing identity, or stepping into a new phase of life — don’t just bring grief. They often bring anxiety on top of everything else.
In this episode, we explore how to reduce that extra layer of anxiety by understanding what’s happening in your brain, and how to work with the process instead of against it.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why major life transitions feel so overwhelming (it’s not just emotional, it’s neurological)
• What’s happening in your brain during loss and identity shifts
• Why this process is so exhausting, and why that’s normal
• How the emotion of awe can help your brain adapt to a new reality
• How to reduce anxiety by identifying your enduring self

You can’t always avoid grief or discomfort, but you can reduce the anxiety layered on top of it.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:37 – Intro: anxiety during life transitions
02:16 – Strategy #1: understand the process
07:38 – Strategy #2: how awe makes it easier
10:38 – Strategy #3: identify with your consciousness
13:23 – Final takeaway: easing anxiety in painful loss

For full show notes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/why-big-life-changes-feel-so-overwhelming-and-what-helps

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