Understanding Anxiety, Panic and Trauma with Brian Sachetta | Ep 17

Liz Albanis continues her conversation with Brian Sachetta. 'Little T' versus 'big T' trauma. They discuss the embodied experience of anxiety. Tools that have supported his healing. Brian shares  practical strategies to help listeners move through panic attacks. Reduce stress, and manage anxiety and depression. From understanding the "proverbial tiger" that triggers our nervous system. To how eye movement and physical exercise can shift our mental state. This episode offers grounded, science-informed tools for self-regulation and resilience.Topics Covered:The physiological experience of panic attacksDifference between fear, anxiety, and panicHow movement helps regulate the nervous system during anxietyIntroduction to EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)The mind-body connection: how stored tension can manifest Mindfulness and grounding practices (including the 5-4-3-2-1 method)The benefits of cold exposure for managing depressionShifting perspective: choosing hope over despair in anxious moments https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17993252/Brian Sachetta is an author, blogger, and mental health advocate from Boston, Massachusetts. After grappling with anxiety and depression throughout his young adulthood, Brian became determined to find better ways to navigate such challenges. He turned to therapy, immersed himself in mental health literature. Experimented with a wide array of tactics for managing his well-being. Over time, these efforts led to significant breakthroughs on his mental health journey. Inspired by his progress, he began sharing his story to empower others facing similar struggles. Brian’s mission is to alleviate psychological suffering and guide individuals toward taking control of their mental health. He brings that mission to life through his popular book series, "Get Out of Your Head." Many podcast appearances & blog posts.: Connect: https://getoutofyourhead.com/about/Instagram Facebook Medium⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We’d love a review!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Download your free resources now to start practising yoga at home.💲 🎤 📹 💻 Want to make video and audio editing quicker and simpler? Get 50% off the first 2 months of the Descript Creator Monthly Plan. Topics suggestions. Interested in being a guest or know someone who might be Fill out the podcast form on my website.Instagram:  Youtube