Height Psychology
Welcome to Height Psychology, where we provide unique insights into the human mind, through the combined perspectives of psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. Episodes will span from exploring profound questions common to all of us, to addressing specific emotional disturbances experienced by some.
We endeavour to offer clarity to these complex topics as they relate to the mind, by way of bringing instinctual facts to conscious awareness. We can then point to methods which leverage this knowledge in a way that will better facilitate you in your pursuit of meaningful goals.
All of our content is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube, with transcripts published on our website. Anyway, enjoy!
Height Psychology
Anxiety In Depth (Part 4): Balancing the Body to Free the Mind | Advanced Strategies
In this next episode of Height Psychology, we explore the body's physiological response to anxiety and effective methods for managing and alleviating this state. We examine the role of the autonomic nervous system and hormonal responses, including the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the HPA axis, cortisol release, and the parasympathetic nervous system's role in recovery.
The discussion then transitions to advanced strategies for reversing stress responses, such as diaphragmatic breathing, the 4-7-8 technique, and progressive muscle relaxation. Additionally, we delve into the benefits of biofeedback, mindfulness, exercise, and the influence of hormones like testosterone, oestrogen, and oxytocin on both anxiety, fear and chronic stress.
It's a fascinating topic, and we hope you enjoy it!