About this episode
Why does your body panic even when your brain knows you're fine? In this episode, let's explore "Science Behind Emotions: Why Does Anxiety Feel So Physical?" breaking down why anxiety can trigger a full-body alarm response, from a racing heart and tense muscles to that sinking feeling in your stomach!
Key takeaways
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Racing heart, tense muscles, and a sinking stomach are the body preparing to run or fight.
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Knowing you are safe does not switch off the alarm; the body needs its own signal.
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Slow exhales and movement speak the body's language.
Try this tonight
When anxiety hits, label each symptom with its job: "heart racing, that's for running." Then exhale longer than you inhale, five times.
Journal prompt
“Where does anxiety show up in my body first, and what is that part preparing me for?”
Write about it