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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 18 MIN

The 6 Pillars of Anxiety Mastery

from Calm Your Caveman · host Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell

If you’re trying to reduce anxiety, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the advice out there. After more than 80 episodes of Calm Your Caveman, I wanted to answer a simple question: Where should you start? If I had to pick the most powerful foundations for anxiety management, these would be my six pillars: three physical habits that strengthen your brain and body, and three mental habits that shape how your mind responds to stress.⏱️ Timestamps00:38 - Where should you start with anxiety management?02:18 - Why physical habits optimize your stress response03:50 - Pillar #1: Exercise and brain chemistry05:21 - Pillar #2: Going outside in the sun06:51 - Pillar #3: Sleep and anxiety regulation07:14 - Mental pillars of anxiety management07:45 - Pillar #4: Manage your dopamine budget12:04 - Pillar #5: Meditation/prayer14:15 - Pillar #6: Meaning/purpose16:09 - Summary and how to start building the 6 pillarsFor full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/the-6-pillars-of-anxiety-masterySend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com

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If you’re trying to reduce anxiety, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the advice out there. After more than 80 episodes of Calm Your Caveman, I wanted to answer a simple question: Where should you start? If I had to pick the most powerful foundations for anxiety management, these would be my six pillars: three physical habits that strengthen your brain and body, and three mental habits that shape how your mind responds to stress. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:38 - Where should you start with anx...

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