Feeling better might be closer—and simpler—than you think. In this episode, we explore new research on acts of kindness and why doing something for others can reduce anxiety and increase your sense of connection more than:
• Planning social activities
• Journaling your thoughts and feelings
• Even relaxing or self-indulging
But there’s a catch—kindness only works when you approach it the right way. We’ll also talk about how to avoid burnout so this powerful strategy actually supports your mental health instead of draining it.
Less anxiety. More connection. A simple place to start.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:38 – Which strategy works best for anxiety, depression and stress?
03:56 – Kindness vs socializing for social connection
08:39 – Kindness vs journaling for anxiety and depression
10:06 – Kindness vs self-indulgence for stress
12:28 – What these studies mean (and don’t mean)
13:47 – How to practice acts of kindness effectively

For full show notes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/kindness-and-anxiety-more-connected-than-you-think

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What do happy people do differently—especially when they feel stressed or anxious?
Most of us assume that reducing anxiety means changing our circumstances. But research shows that our thought patterns and daily mental habits have a far greater impact on our emotional well-being.
In this episode, you’ll learn a simple, research-backed question that can help you:
• Break free from anxious thought loops
• Reduce stress and emotional overwhelm
• Gain clearer perspective on what truly matters
• Build habits that support greater happiness and lower anxiety
This isn’t about eliminating stress altogether—it’s about learning to respond to it the way happy, resilient people do.

⏱️ Timestamps

01:04 – Introduction: A simple question to shift out of anxiety
04:04 –When the answer is “no”: the power of “bittersweet” awareness
07:16 – Clarifying what matters most
09:29 – When the answer is “yes”: what happy people do differently
10:30 – Final takeaway: why mindset matters more than circumstances

For full show notes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/the-question-that-reduces-anxiety

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Your brain is constantly predicting the future. And what does it use to make those predictions? Your memories. Join me as we explore the fascinating science behind how memory shapes anxiety—and a simple practice you can use to help retrain your brain’s predictions.

Discover how:

• The same brain systems used for memory are also used to imagine the future.
• Recalling positive memories can lower stress hormones and reduce negative emotions.
• Reflecting on the meaning of those memories strengthens emotional resilience.
• Even painful experiences can improve future predictions through “redemptive reflection.”

When you reframe the past, you can reduce anxiety about the future.

For full show notes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/reframe-your-past-rewire-your-anxiety

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