Why You Feel So Out of Control w/ Dr. Catherine Pittman EP 38

You know when you feel like you can't control your actions?  Your in a massive jealous rant and it seems like some one or some thing has taken over your body.  You're saying things and doing things on autopilot as if you cant help what's happening.

Shanenn sits down with Dr. Catherine Pittman, author of Rewire Your Anxious Brain, Taming Your Amygdala, and Rewire Your OCD Brain  to uncover why this happening and you might be right, you don't have control over it.

But, the great news is, she gives you some insight into what's going on, gives a great explanation of why you need to be aware of it, AND.... answers the burning question of what you can do about it in the future.

Highlights from this episode:

• The amygdala is a part of your brain responsible for putting into action the fight, flight or freeze response.
• The amygdala gets activated as it associates the present with things that look "similar" to negative things in your past as a way to protect you
• The amygdala's partner in crime, the cortex is the part of your brain that sees things a little more clearly and is better suited to sort out the raw information coming from the amygdala
• Unfortunately, both the amgydala and the cortex and give us wrong information at times.
• Your thoughts do matter and the amygdala is watching "cortex tv" as Dr. Pittman likes to call it so if you think it, you feel it.

Grab Dr. Pittmans Fight, Freeze or Flee Survey here.

Purchase any of Dr. Pittman's books below:
*Product Disclaimer - This page contains affiliate links, meaning I get paid a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you.

Rewire Your Anxious Brain

Taming Your Amygdala

Rewire Your OCD Brain

Schedule your FREE, 30-minute Discovery Call to see how I can help.


Grab the 5 Must-Haves To Overcome Jealousy



Disclaimer
The information on this podcast or any platform affiliated with Top Self LLC, or the Top Self podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. No material associated with Top Self podcast is intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition or treatment and before taking on or performing any of the activities or suggestions discussed on the podcast or website.