Dr. David Hanscom: Anxiety, Chronic Pain & Illness Are Physiological (Not Psychological)

🌟Bring safety to your nervous system. Join The Recovery Circle for weekly guided practice, intimate support, and momentum you can feel 👉 https://www.drtovah.com/recovery-circle📅 Schedule a FREE Discovery Call with Doc Tovah (limited slots) — https://calendly.com/drtovah-support/new-meetingIn this episode, Dr. David Hanscom shares insights from his NEW book "Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind" and explains why anxiety, chronic pain, and illness are rooted in physiology, not psychology. He reveals his 4-part dynamic healing program and why learning to regulate your nervous system into "safety physiology" is the key to recovery.Connect with Dr. David HanscomWebsite: https://backincontrol.com📕 Back in Control by Dr. David Hanscom - https://backincontrol.com/book/LEARN MORE HERE:👥 Join My Supportive Facebook Group (2,500+ Members) - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AwrZpoEdK✅ 8 Week MindBody Recovery Program — https://drtovahrecovery.com🌐 Website — https://www.drtovah.com👥 Facebook —https://www.facebook.com/tmsroundtablerecoverychronicpainWANT TO BE A GUEST ON TMS ROUNDTABLE?👉 https://forms.gle/h8hgAeh7qsTmNGPN9TIMESTAMPS00:00 🌟 Meet Dr. David Hanscom02:02 📘 New Book: “Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind”04:06 🐝 The Hornet’s Nest Metaphor: Stop Shaking the Nest!05:41 🛡️ The Root of Chronic Illness: Sustained Fight or Flight07:01 🧠 Anxiety Is Physiological, Not Psychological09:26 💭 You Cannot Escape Your Thoughts11:25 ⚙️ The Dynamic Healing Model Explained14:48 🎭 The Ego Is a Defense Mechanism (And It’s Rigid)19:34 🔑 The 4 Pillars of Healing24:57 😡 Anger Is a Physiological State27:31 🩸 Why You Can’t Think Clearly When Stressed32:21 ✍️ Expressive Writing: Why You Must Tear It Up36:19 🧘 Active Meditation: Shifting Sensory Focus39:33 💡 “Flipping the Switch” Instead of Forgiveness46:32 🧘‍♂️ “No Self, No Problem”47:22 🧠 Neuroplasticity: Moving From Reactive to Creative51:19 🚫 Why Positive Affirmations Fail Initially57:50 🙏 The Powerful “Wish Them Well” Exercise01:01:23 🚀 The Doc Journey: Consistency Is Key