Anxiety can feel like a relentless storm, an internal alarm bell that leaves you feeling exhausted and alone. In this episode, we gently pull back the curtain on the physiology of anxiety, exploring the feedback loop between a racing mind and shallow breathing that can keep us stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Discover why the secret to calming your nervous system isn't about taking a bigger breath, but a slower one.
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