Stress, anxiety, and overwhelm are issues many of us face daily. But the real challenge is knowing what to do when you're wired but exhausted, when worries keep you from being productive, and worst of all, when you can’t fully be present in your own life. Raising awareness about mental health is a great first step, but what comes next? How do you take control of your story, and where do you turn for help or self-help when you need it? Today’s guest is Dr. Nicole Cain, psychologist and author of Panic Proof. She’s here to share her insights and strategies to help us navigate these challenges.

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• Why we evolved to experience stress and anxiety
• How it’s on us to take ownership for our story and identify the root cause(s)
• The challenges of finding mental health support
• The risks of smile-or-die vs. nihilistic thinking

Links

Panic Proof Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Nicole Cain is a licensed naturopathic doctor and clinical psychologist specializing in integrative approaches to anxiety and panic disorders. With over a decade of experience, she combines natural medicine and mental health techniques in her work, including her book Panic Proof, which offers a holistic method to manage panic and anxiety.

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Pop quiz: how many bones in your body can you name? How many muscles? Do you know the difference between tendons, ligaments, and fascia? We are all walking around with a supercomputer between our ears, and our bodies themselves are a biological miracle - and yet we hardly pay them any mind. How strange! On this week’s podcast, we’ll attempt to spark your interest.

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• About the wonderful world of fascia
• How we are all mirrors and snowflakes, anatomically speaking
• The ethical considerations with human dissections and cadavers

Links

Gil’s site

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Gil Hedley is an expert in human dissection and anatomy with over 29 years of experience. He is widely known for his pioneering approach to teaching and exploring the body through a blend of science, mindfulness, and embodiment.

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What if you were more present in your life—at work, at home, with the people and projects that mean the most to you? What if you spent less time ruminating about the past and worrying about the future? Wouldn’t that be nice? I think mindfulness is at its peak popularity right now because most of us are so mindless most of the time—doom scrolling, binge watching, and filled with fear, all while missing out on the lives we’ve worked so hard to build. Or maybe that’s just me. My guest this week is a psychologist who has blended cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness to achieve remarkable results.

Listen and learn:

• How anyone, even a busy new mom, can learn to add in mindful practices throughout the day
• How Eastern wisdom can inform Western lives
• The power of noticing but not welcoming the storm on the horizon
• The role of mindfulness in managing depression

Links:

https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/team/willem-kuyken

https://bit.ly/m/MindfulnessforLife

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Willem Kuyken, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and professor of mindfulness and psychological science at the University of Oxford. He is known for his work on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), focusing on using mindfulness to prevent depression and promote mental wellbeing. He is the author of the book, Mindfulness for Life.

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