Self-Helpless It’s Not Just Anxiety, Stress, or Nerves: 7 Neurohacks for Managing Fear with Biopsychologist Dr. Mary Poffenroth
Delanie Fischer chats with biopsychologist and Brave New You author Dr. Mary Poffenroth about how fear drives what we often label as anxiety, stress, and nerves. They explore the root causes of fear and share practical, science-backed strategies and neurohacks for calming the nervous system, navigating intimidating situations, and building trust and confidence in our ability to manage life's challenges—and accomplish cool stuff.
Episode Highlights:
- Fears: Internal, External, Fictional, and Nonfictional
- The 2 Feelings at the Root of Our Fear Response
- Why We Like True Crime & Scary Movies
- The RAIN Method + 5 Neurohacks for Quick Calm
- What's The Deal With Nervous Poops?!
- Worry and the "10 Coins Per Day" Analogy
- Why Cringing is Actually Fear (and What It Means)
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