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Calm Your Caveman
Welcome to "Calm Your Caveman" – the podcast that gives you the tools for anxiety mastery. I'm Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell, and my doctoral degree in anxiety management strategies qualifies me to guide you on this journey. I've walked the path from chronic anxiety to security, and I'm here to help you do the same. In this podcast, you'll find control through understanding how emotions are generated and learn effective anxiety mastery strategies for every circumstance. By tuning in, you’ll achieve increased productive energy, access to peak performance, and greater self-understanding. No need to be bullied any longer by your anxiety. Join me on "Calm Your Caveman" and start your journey towards a life where you're in control, balanced, and thriving.
Calm Your Caveman
Latest Episodes
Why Big Life Changes Feel So Overwhelming (And What Helps)
Big life transitions — like losing a loved one, changing identity, or stepping into a new phase of life — don’t just bring grief. They often bring anxiety on top of everything else.In this episode, we explore how to reduce that extra layer ...
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Drugs and Anxiety
Can you medicate anxiety away?In this episode, we take a balanced, research-informed look at the role of chemical manipulation in anxiety — including prescription medications, alcohol, cannabis, beta blockers, and emerging treatments. This ...
3 Ways to Feel Less Anxious Around People
Avoiding social situations can feel like relief…but over time, it can actually make anxiety worse.Your brain is constantly asking one question in social situations: “Do I have what it takes to handle this?” If the answer feels like “no,” yo...
The Comparison Trap: How to Stop Feeling Behind
Do you feel anxious or “not good enough” when you compare yourself to other people? In this episode, I break down what research shows about how happy people relate to social comparison—and how you can shift from feeling threatened… to actually ...
How to Escape the Anxiety Treadmill
Do you ever solve one problem…only to immediately start worrying about the next? That’s the anxiety treadmill. Your brain moves on so fast from what’s okay that you never really get to feel it. So it feels like you’re always chasing relief— but...