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Does talking to yourself help anxiety? Here's the neuroscience!

Not Entirely Unlike Tea

Not Entirely Unlike Tea
Does talking to yourself help anxiety? Here's the neuroscience!
Dec 08, 2025
Christine Collins, MS

In this episode, we'll peek at why talking out loud during anxiety can change your brain activity. We'll cover the neuroscience behind emotion-labeling and how language circuits help override fear centers. We'll also chat about creative ways to use this, from insomnia to daily moments of ick, you can shift how you're feeling with this bit of knowledge!

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