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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 21 MIN

Stop Choosing the Wrong Coping Strategy

from Calm Your Caveman · host Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell

Too many anxiety tools, not sure which to use? In this episode, I’ll teach you a simple 2-step rule  to match the right tool to your stress level. You’ll learn why big anxiety doesn’t require big strategies—it requires easy, low-thinking tools—and how to build a personalized toolbox that grows more effective the more you practice. You’ll learn how to:Quickly rate the intensity of your anxietyMatch strategies to your anxiety level with confidenceTurn once “hard” tools into automatic go-to’sExpand your toolbox so you’re never stuck without optionsTimestamps00:30 – Why one-size-fits-all doesn’t work for anxiety02:01 – The two-step process: measure, then match02:51 – Why high anxiety needs easy tools04:36 – My top “easy tools” for intense moments05:54 – Making harder tools automatic through practice09:42 – Building your personal “easy list”10:37 – How to practice new strategies before you need them11:51 – How to measure your anxiety15:03– Summary and key takeaways17:10 – Little acts of kindness add upSubmit Your Kindness Narrative:Share a moment of kindness that moved you or changed you. Email your story (written or audio) to [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @CalmYourCaveman.For full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/stop-choosing-the-wrong-coping-strategySend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com

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Too many anxiety tools, not sure which to use? In this episode, I’ll teach you a simple 2-step rule to match the right tool to your stress level. You’ll learn why big anxiety doesn’t require big strategies—it requires easy, low-thinking tools—and how to build a personalized toolbox that grows more effective the more you practice. You’ll learn how to: Quickly rate the intensity of your anxietyMatch strategies to your anxiety level with confidenceTurn once “hard” tools into automati...

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