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Why Your Brain Creates Anxiety—and How You Can Rewire It


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Discover the brain pathways behind anxiety—and the potential for change.

What’s actually happening in your brain when anxiety takes over? In this excerpt from the new and best-selling audiobook Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to Overcome Anxiety, Panic, and Worry (Second Edition), you’ll discover how the brain creates fear and worry—and why it’s more capable of change than you might think. Understanding these pathways can help you begin taking back control.

What’s in this episode?

In this episode, we’re sharing an excerpt from the new audiobook Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to Overcome Anxiety, Panic, and Worry (Second Edition), by psychologist Dr. Catherine Pittman and Elizabeth Karle, as they delve into the empowering topic of changing thinking patterns. Tune in to discover their tips on cognitive restructuring, which can help to reduce anxiety-inducing thoughts.

Catherine M. Pittman, PhD, is an associate professor at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN. A licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in South Bend, IN, she specializes in the treatment of brain injuries and anxiety disorders. She is a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and provides workshops and seminars on the topics of anxiety and stress.

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Download our FREE eBook: Calm Your Mind: 50 Effective Strategies to Relieve Anxiety & Stress.

Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to Overcome Anxiety, Panic, and Worry (Second Edition)

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