1144: Classic ACP Loving Your Anxious Lizard Brain For More Peace And Calm
In today's episode, Gina covers the important topic of the lizard brain and how to handle it to feel better now. The three stages of the brain are defined and the relationship between the lizard brain and anxiety is discussed. Specific behaviors that help soothe the lizard brain and reduce anxiety are included. Listen in today!
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Quote:
You
can’t change who you are, but you can change what you have in your
head, you can refresh what you’re thinking about, you can put some fresh
air in your brain.
-Ernesto Bertarelli
Chapters
0:27 Embracing Your Inner Lizard2:55 Understanding the Lizard Brain6:01 The Role of Other Brain Parts7:29 Techniques to Pet the Lizard11:43 Reassuring Your Inner Lizard15:03 Managing the Overactive Lizard16:06 Conclusion and Reflection
Summary
In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into
an intriguing concept: loving your inner lizard brain to foster more
peace and calm in your life. Understanding the lizard brain is crucial,
as it plays a significant role in the anxiety landscape. We explore its
origins and functions, emphasizing that this ancient part of our brain,
often referred to as the amygdala, is deeply intertwined with our
survival instincts. It's designed to protect us by triggering responses
to perceived danger, making it essential for our safety throughout
evolution.
I take listeners through an understanding of how the
lizard brain operates, highlighting its responsibility for our primal
instincts—fear, hunger, and arousal. This instinctual focus on survival,
while necessary, often leads to anxiety when the amygdala becomes
overly reactive. Instead of viewing the lizard brain as an enemy in our
mental wellness journey, I advocate for a compassionate approach,
encouraging listeners to "pet the lizard" and reassure it that
everything is okay. By acknowledging and tending to this primal part of
our brain, we can better navigate our daily anxieties.
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