When Nothing Calms You Down

You’ve tried breathing. You’ve tried journaling. But your body is still in full-on panic mode. This episode is for the moments when anxiety feels physical, overwhelming, and out of control. I’ll teach you a powerful strategy rooted in psychology and personal experience. Learn how to stop fueling the anxiety spiral and how to apply this skill in the middle of a sleepless night or a high-stakes performance.You’ll learn:• Why physical anxiety symptoms persist—and how to respond differently• What chronic pain researchers teach us about emotional suffering• The counterintuitive power of saying “yes” to how you feel• Ways to practice this skill before you need itTimestamps00:30 – When the anxiety won’t go away02:51 – Example 1: Nighttime panic04:48 – “I’m terrified—and that’s okay”: using full-body emotional surrender08:02 – What chronic pain science teaches us about anxiety10:31 – Example 2: Performance anxiety panic17:08 – Practicing acceptance in low-stakes moments19:06 – Kindness Narrative: A grandfather’s compassion for animalsSubmit 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/when-nothing-calms-you-downSend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com