Ep 131 - Fear: The Neuroscience Behind Cancer Anxiety and What to do About it

In today’s conversation, my guest Louise Baker, an applied neuroscience specialist and I explore the profound impact of fear so many of us experience when we are diagnosed with cancer. We delve into the neuroscience behind fear, discussing how the brain processes traumatic experiences and the physiological responses that accompany them. Most importantly, Louise offers practical techniques for calming the nervous system and managing anxiety. We explore various strategies through sensory movements and body language.Louise Baker is an applied neuroscience specialist, an expert in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy and she provides transformative support to individuals and their families at the Brain Trust a charity, an organisation supporting brain cancer patients.Louise’s meditations are here, try them: https://soundcloud.com/louise-baker-hypnotherapyThanks to our sponsors https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ Made For Life Organics - one of the most authentic skin-care brands that I have come across. They are true organic skin care products, hand-blended in Cornwall, with a unique mix of botanical ingredients combining science with nature. Go to https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ they are giving our community 20% off with MENO20.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro.03:32 Explaining fear through neuroscience and storytelling.10:02 Unexpected stress can feel overwhelming and unpredictable.15:05 Find personalised techniques to manage escalating anxiety.25:56 Building new pathways starts with simple actions.27:14 Techniques to help you manage stress.36:41 Let brainwaves change by practicing awareness.42:44 Building blocks for relaxation and therapeutic progress.45:49 Relaxation enhances energy and mental clarity.48:19 Use intermediate steps to achieve meditation calmness.Connect with us:For more information and resources, visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerFind us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingMenopauseAfterCancer Join my NEW blog ‘Still Becoming’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@danibinnington?...Buy my book ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’: https://amzn.eu/d/07dUoYBbJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub Mentioned in this episode:Substack: https://danibinnington.substack.com/