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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
What Would You Do If You Didn't Have to Do It Perfectly?
Episode 100 marks the end of the weekly run of Calm Your Caveman. In this milestone episode, I reflect on the journey of creating 100 episodes, the mistakes made along the way, and the surprising gift of imperfection.We'll explore exerc...
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You Can't Change a Feeling You Can't Name
Have you ever known that you felt bad, but couldn't explain exactly what you were feeling? This difficulty identifying and describing emotions is known as alexithymia, and research has linked it to higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stre...
Stop Letting Your Emotions Run Your Life
Many people believe they only have two choices when strong emotions show up: suppress them or act on them. But what if there's a third option?In this episode, we explore the science of emotion regulation and how you can change emotions at t...
When Things Don't Work Out Like You Wanted
Life doesn't always unfold the way we hoped it would. Sometimes doors close, plans fall apart, and despite our best efforts, circumstances refuse to change.In this episode, I share two practices that have helped me navigate disappointme...
How to Handle Conflict Without More Anxiety
Conflict with other people can trigger intense anxiety, anger, defensiveness, and emotional overwhelm. But what if understanding emotions could completely change the way we handle difficult people? Drawing on principles from emotion science, th...