How to Get Your Brain to Change Itself episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 19 MIN

How to Get Your Brain to Change Itself

from Calm Your Caveman · host Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell

Struggling to break old habits or feel stuck in anxiety? In this episode we dive into the brain science of neuroplasticity and why discomfort is the key to lasting change. Discover how your brain rewires itself under stress, how “no pain, no gain” applies to mental growth, and practical ways to use discomfort to reduce anxiety and build resilience.You’ll learn how to: Use discomfort as a trigger for rewiring.Shift default anxious habits into resilience.Timestamps:00:30 – Why lasting change feels hard as an adult03:16 – Discomfort as a biological trigger for rewiring06:56 – How illness forced my brain to change10:19 – Rewiring by choice: Overcoming social anxiety12:54 – Why habit change is so hard (and how to work with your biology)14:08 – Two reasons to welcome hard things16:18 – Kindness Narrative: An attentive nurseFor full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/how-to-get-your-brain-to-change-itselfSend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 29, 2025

Embed this episode

Struggling to break old habits or feel stuck in anxiety? In this episode we dive into the brain science of neuroplasticity and why discomfort is the key to lasting change. Discover how your brain rewires itself under stress, how “no pain, no gain” applies to mental growth, and practical ways to use discomfort to reduce anxiety and build resilience. You’ll learn how to: Use discomfort as a trigger for rewiring.Shift default anxious habits into resilience.Timestamps: 00:30 – Why lasting c...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

How to Get Your Brain to Change Itself

0:00 19:40

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Calm Your Caveman?

This episode is 19 minutes long.

When was this Calm Your Caveman episode published?

This episode was published on September 29, 2025.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Calm Your Caveman episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!