The Jim Fortin Podcast Ep 459: Throwback to Ep4: The Biology of Fear
Jan 8, 2026
Explore the biology of fear and how it affects our minds. Discover the two core fears of abandonment and inadequacy that shape our lives. Delve into a three-part brain breakdown to understand how the prefrontal cortex and the limbic system interact. Learn a four-step process to break free from fear, including techniques like acknowledgment and shifting your attention. Jim shares real-life examples and practical strategies to recondition your mind, empowering you to take control of your fears. Perfect for anyone ready for transformation!
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Fear Is Often Psychological Not Actual
- Fear is often manufactured psychologically and is different from real danger.
- Jim Fortin says you don't have to live with fear because it is not always a truthful signal.
Three-Part Brain Model Explains Fear
- Jim Fortin breaks the brain into three parts: prefrontal cortex, limbic system, and reptilian brain.
- The reptilian brain handles survival and triggers automatic fear responses via the autonomic nervous system.
Amygdala Drives Unconscious Fear
- The amygdala is the brain's alarm circuit controlling nonconscious fear and autonomic responses.
- Fortin emphasizes fear originates unconsciously in structures like the amygdala and reptilian brain.
