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The Genius Life

349: Daily Steps and Zero-Cost Tools to Overcome Anxiety, Stress, and Panic Attacks | Matt Gutman

Dec 4, 2023
01:08:20
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ABC News chief national correspondent, Matt Gutman, discusses anxiety, panic attacks, and the importance of managing mental wellness. Topics include coping strategies, gut health, personal struggles, evolutionary instincts, remedies for anxiety, exercise, and understanding panic.
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Quick takeaways

  • Anxiety and panic attacks require constant work and maintenance, with no one-size-fits-all solution, and can be managed through mindfulness techniques, lifestyle changes, and therapeutically-guided psychedelic use.
  • Mindfulness techniques, such as focusing on the present moment and sensory stimulation, along with regular exercise, can help manage performance anxiety and improve overall well-being.

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Managing Anxiety and Panic Attacks

In this podcast episode, the guest discusses his personal experiences with anxiety and panic attacks and the tools he has used to manage them. He emphasizes that anxiety and panic attacks require constant work and maintenance, and that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The guest shares mindfulness techniques, such as focusing on the five senses, to help deal with acute anxiety. He also highlights the importance of lifestyle changes, such as limiting caffeine and alcohol intake, regular exercise, and practicing mindfulness and meditation. Additionally, the guest mentions his use of psychedelics in a guided and therapeutic manner to address and alleviate anxiety.

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