What if one of the most powerful ways to support struggling teens isn’t trying to fix them—but teaching them how to show up for each other? In this episode, Adriana speaks with Dr. Gregory Hudnall, founder of Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer school program that trains students to recognize when a friend is struggling, listen with empathy, and guide them toward help. The program is now active in schools worldwide and is reshaping how communities think about mental health support.
We discuss:
- Warning signs families, educators, and peers should notice
- Resources for those struggling with suicidal thoughts
- Resources to help prevent suicide in those around you
- How communities can create cultures where no one feels invisible

⏱️ Timestamps

00:18 - Introduction to Dr. Greg Hudnall and Hope Squad
01:10 - How personal loss led to a mission of prevention
08:10 - Why traditional adult-only approaches weren’t enough
14:42 - The importance of connectedness and belonging
32:36 - Warning signs and how to start conversations when something feels off
42:10 - Suicide prevention resources available for individuals and families

For full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/suicide-prevention-with-dr.-greg-hudnall

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When life feels out of control, anxiety spikes. But here’s something you can control — a 3-minute daily practice that research shows can reduce rumination and depression, boost stress resilience, and help your brain shift out of threat mode. It’s called savoring, and it starts with noticing one small pleasant moment. It’s not about “forcing happiness” it’s about training your brain to notice resources — not just threats — so you can move from a stress response into a challenge response. Tiny practice, powerful nervous system shift.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:30 – The “arena of control” and reducing anxiety
02:04 – A 3-minute practice with major psychological benefits
05:46 – Three steps for savoring
09:19 – Using savoring during crisis

For full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/how-to-lower-anxiety-when-life-feels-out-of-control

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Perfectionism doesn’t just push you — it pressures you. And that pressure fuels anxiety. When your brain believes your worth depends on your performance, mistakes feel like threats — not feedback.

This week on the podcast:
✨ Why perfectionism drives anxiety
✨ How to shift into a growth mindset
✨ A simple practice to teach your brain that mistakes don’t define you

Life isn’t a performance. It’s a classroom. 🎧

⏱️ Timestamps

00:30 – Perfectionism and the fixed mindset
02:05 – How perfectionism showed up in my life
03:38 – Internal conflict about perfectionism
05:24 – The practice that rewired my perfectionist beliefs
11:12 – How self-acceptance helps you accept others
14:37 – How to write your own affirmations

For full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/letting-go-of-perfectionism

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