45. Normalizing Acute Anxiety - The Good, The Bad, and Everything in Between

Are you wondering what possible benefits anxiety could provide you? Do you struggle with anxiety and want to learn how to begin to understand it? This week, Lindsay and Cait discuss anything and everything to do with anxiety from the different ways it can manifest in the body to how we can begin to normalize acute anxiety and associated symptoms. They also discuss the chronic stress response & how to acknowledge it, then begin to make small shifts to transform your life. Show Notes: -Lindsay's free 7-day RESET program in Vital Side for somatic & mental tools -Acute anxiety can be a normal part of life & show up in different phases of the menstrual cycle & different situations -The definition of "good anxiety" - normalizing a fun, challenging situation that can help you feel connected to your purpose when it's over -Cait shares an example of how anxiety shows up for her before a speaking engagement -When good anxiety occurs, it's likely because something is at stake that is connected to your core values -When experiencing acute "good" anxiety - connect with greater/future vision; locate sensations in the physical body that you're feeling; move energy through shaking, dancing, or stretching; reframe what is going on in the moment even if it's uncomfortable -Anxiety and excitement can feel very similar and are similar physiological responses -Chronic anxiety and the differences between acute & chronic anxiety -The science behind what happens in the brain and body when we experience about anxiety -Fight / flight / freeze responses and their associated signs & sensations -When acute anxiety becomes chronic, we can get stuck in a negative feedback loop -We can be open, understanding, and gentle with ourselves when we experience anxiety -Emotions shift and change Resources: -Link to Lindsay's 7-day RESET Program -An Unspoken Voice By Dr. Peter Levine -Lindsay's Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay's website -Cait's Instagram: @caitrossco -Visit Cait's Website Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer