Best Dr Adriana Jarvis Twitchell Podcasts (2025)

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Rewire Your Negativity Bias With Serendipities 20:46

6h ago20:46

20:46

Do you ever feel like life is one long stream of stress, uncertainty, and potential disaster? What if your brain is simply missing half the story? In this episode of Calm Your Caveman, we dive into the concept of serendipities—those unlikely, yet powerfully beneficial events that seem too timely to be coincidence. Drawing on the work of psychologis…

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When You Can't Fix It: Four Ways to Calm Anxiety About Adult Children 19:10

7d ago19:10

19:10

Adult kids = adult worries. If you’ve been stuck in an anxiety loop, today’s episode is your lifeline. What You'll Learn: •Why parenting adult children can trigger more anxiety than other stages •Four mindset shifts to focus on when worry strikes •A simple writing exercise to reframe parental anxiety •How to trust your children’s journey—even when …

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When Giving Backfires: Healing the Anxiety of Overgiving 27:42

14d ago27:42

27:42

This episode starts with a conversation with my mom, who has spent a lifetime quietly serving others and finding real joy in it. But for me, giving didn’t always bring peace — it often brought guilt, pressure, and anxiety. If service is supposed to make us happier, why can it sometimes feel so heavy? I open up about my own dysfunctional relationshi…

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Negative Visualization for Better Well-being 19:36

21d ago19:36

19:36

When life feels overwhelming, it's tempting to assume things couldn’t get worse. But what if imagining how they could get worse is exactly what helps us feel better? In this episode, we explore a powerful psychological tool known as negative visualization—a mindset shift backed by science and rich with emotional payoff. You’ll learn: How comparing …

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 27:26

28d ago27:26

27:26

Ever felt like you're faking it—despite all your preparation, skill, and effort? In this episode of Calm Your Caveman, we take a thoughtful look at those moments of self-doubt when you're asked to rise to the occasion but feel like you're not enough. Through three personal stories, we explore what imposter syndrome feels like from the inside. But t…

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Be Free from the Torture of Jealousy 30:38

1M ago30:38

30:38

Jealousy is often just fear in disguise. It’s a prickly emotion that shows up in all kinds of relationships—between siblings, friends, romantic partners, and even with our own kids. And if we don’t know how to work with it, it can hijack our peace, strain our relationships, and leave us stewing in shame. I get personal in this episode, sharing how …

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Tell Your Story for Anxiety Management 23:09

1M ago23:09

23:09

What if managing your anxiety was as simple as telling the story of your day? In this episode, we explore how storytelling can soothe anxiety, create meaning, and give you a sense of calm control over life’s ups and downs. We’ll dive into: Why storytelling is more than entertainment—it’s a meaning-making machine How your brain changes when you narr…

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When the Sky is Falling (What to Do) With Don Jarvis 26:44

2M ago26:44

26:44

In this episode of Calm Your Caveman, Dr. Twitchell discusses how to cope when life feels overwhelming and the sky seems like it's falling. She shares personal experiences, including a story about a severe ocean threat to their home in Brazil, to emphasize how hyperfocus on an immediate problem can be beneficial. However, she also addresses what to…

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Religion and Anxiety 21:38

2M ago21:38

21:38

In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between religion and anxiety. Drawing on scientific research, this conversation reframes religion not as inherently helpful or harmful, but as a tool—one whose value lies in how we choose to wield it. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The concept of religion as a psychological technology Key fin…

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Cold Water Therapy for Anxiety and Resilience 23:00

2M ago23:00

23:00

Understand the science behind the impressive effects of cold exposure on body and mind, and get practical tips for incorporating this therapy into daily life for handling stress and enhancing performance. Hear Dr. Twitchell’s journey with cold water therapy for managing anxiety. Learn about her initial resistance, gradual easing into the practice, …

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Beat Anxiety with Simple Breathing Tactics 27:10

2M ago27:10

27:10

Hear Dr. Twitchell’s personal experiences with the effectiveness of breathing exercises for managing anxiety. Learn about specific methods such as Stasis breathing and the Wim Hof breathing protocol, and their physical and emotional benefits, along with the benefits of nasal breathing and the impact of exhalation length. Get practical tips for inco…

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The Art of Distress Tolerance: Navigating Life’s Unchangeables 32:20

3M ago32:20

32:20

Join Dr. Twitchell to learn about the importance of increasing distress tolerance for managing anxiety and negative emotions. This episode examines how resisting anxiety amplifies it and explores methods to accept negative emotions like anger, sadness, and fear by viewing them as temporary and necessary aspects of life. Dr. Twitchell shares persona…

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Sweating Out the Stress: How Exercise Tames Anxiety 21:41

3M ago21:41

21:41

Learn about the numerous advantages exercise offers for anxiety management, backed by decades of research. Dr. Twitchell elucidates six key reasons, including distraction, reduced muscle tension, and altered brain chemistry, that make exercise an effective anxiety management tool. Join Dr. Twitchell as she shares the challenges she faced in establi…

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Buffer Against Stress With a Sense of Meaning 30:05

3M ago30:05

30:05

Don't miss this effective strategy for anxiety management: adopting a perspective that challenges are opportunities for personal growth. Adriana shares her personal journey of learning to see meaning in extended illness. She explains the scientific research supporting this approach, detailing how finding a sense of macro meaning can shift our respo…

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Loosen Anxiety's Grip With Gratitude Science 30:35

3M ago30:35

30:35

In this episode, Dr. Twitchell discusses a powerful tool for managing anxiety in both the short and long term—gratitude. Sharing personal experiences of long COVID, Dr. Twitchell explains how a daily gratitude practice helped alleviate anxiety and improve overall well-being. Drawing from scientific research and personal anecdotes, the episode highl…

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Talk Yourself Down: Real-World Tips for Calming Self-Talk 13:48

3M ago13:48

13:48

Learn practical methods for applying the technique of self-talk in various situations, from quick interventions during the day to nighttime anxiety management. Dr. Twitchell shares personal examples and guides on thinking, speaking, and writing to oneself in the third person to regulate emotions, providing a comprehensive framework to approach anxi…

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Climb Out of the Mud Puddle of Your Emotions 18:55

4M ago18:55

18:55

This episode explains how to observe rather than be overwhelmed by your feelings. It also highlights the power of speaking to yourself in the third person to turn down emotional intensity, manage anxiety and improve performance under stress. Practical exercises for implementing these techniques are provided to help listeners climb out of the emotio…

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Embrace Your Anxiety: From Avoidance to Mastery 26:23

4M ago26:23

26:23

In this episode, Dr. Twitchell discusses the important strategy of approaching anxiety instead of avoiding it. Highlighting insights from the book 'The Upside of Your Dark Side,' Dr. Twitchell explains how modern comfort has increased our sensitivity to discomfort, and how avoidance can amplify anxiety. She proposes a three-step strategy to approac…

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The Anxiety-Free Goal Guide 27:23

4M ago27:23

27:23

In this episode, Dr. Twitchell discusses the intricacies of goal setting and its relationship with anxiety. Drawing upon Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's flow theory, Dr. Twitchell explores how creating the right types of goals can help achieve a state of inner harmony and reduce anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of goals that enhance autonomy and cr…

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Optimize Your Future With the Challenge Mindset 19:00

4M ago19:00

19:00

Join Dr. Twitchell in this New Year's episode as she discusses the importance of optimism and a challenge mindset in predicting and coping with future stressors. Dr. Twitchell explains how our appraisals and predictions shape our emotional and physiological responses, as well as our ability to solve problems and collaborate with others. Learn about…

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Beyond Fear: Celebrating the Healing Power of Awe 12:40

5M ago12:40

12:40

Join Dr. Twitchell in this special Christmas episode of 'Calm Your Caveman' to explore the profound impact of awe on our mental and physical well-being. Learn about Professor Dacher Keltner's insights on the psychological need for awe, its various benefits such as reduced anxiety and depression, and its ability to expand our circle of care. Discove…

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Practical Tips for Mastering the Dopamine Dance 29:28

5M ago29:28

29:28

In this episode, Dr. Twitchell dives into practical ways to manage your dopamine budget to help regulate emotions and combat anxiety. Building on last week's discussion about the dopamine system, Dr. Twitchell shares personal experiences of post-trip and post-accomplishment lows, illustrating how understanding and anticipating dopamine fluctuations…

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Manage Your Dopamine Budget for Anxiety Relief 37:25

5M ago37:25

37:25

In this episode of Calm Your Caveman, Dr. Twitchell delves into the crucial topic of managing your dopamine budget for effective anxiety management. Drawing on insights from three experts—psychiatrists Daniel Z. Lieberman and Dr. Anna Lemke, and neurobiologist Andrew Huberman—Dr. Twitchell explores the role of dopamine in pleasure, motivation, and …

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Body Image Anxiety 27:09

5M ago27:09

27:09

In this episode, the focus is on understanding and managing body image anxiety. The discussion delves into common misconceptions and ineffective methods for addressing body anxiety, such as cosmetic surgery and weight loss. The episode emphasizes the importance of changing our mental relationship with body image rather than altering physical appear…

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Cultivating Mindfulness: Simple Steps to Soothe Anxiety 31:17

6M ago31:17

31:17

In this episode, we delve into the profound effects of mindfulness meditation on anxiety and explore practical ways to incorporate it into your daily life. Dr. Twitchell discusses the scientific backing of mindfulness and its benefits, emphasizing the importance of practice for achieving mastery. Discover how starting with tiny, manageable habits c…

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Harmonize Your Anxiety: The Power of Music Listening 28:35

6M ago28:35

28:35

In this episode of Calm Your Caveman, we dive into the therapeutic power of music as a tool for anxiety management. Join us as we explore the science behind why music can be so effective in soothing anxious minds and how you can incorporate it into your daily routine to foster calm and resilience. We'll break down the emotion generation process mod…

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Break the High Alert Habit 22:28

6M ago22:28

22:28

In this episode, we explore the pervasive issue of living in a constant state of high alert and its impact on our anxiety levels. Drawing insights from Alan Gordon's book "The Way Out," we discuss how modern life's constant bombardment of notifications and alerts keeps us perpetually stressed. By examining statistics from the Gallup 2019 Global Emo…

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Dr. Christopher Minson on Nature Therapy: Anxiety Relief in the Great Outdoors 43:23

6M ago43:23

43:23

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Minson, a renowned human physiologist and co-founder of NatureQuant, delves into the significant mental and physical health benefits of spending time in nature. Dr. Minson discusses the physiological responses to natural environments and the evidence supporting nature's positive impact on reducing stress, anxiety, a…

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Arrange Your Living Space for Minimum Anxiety 29:19

7M ago29:19

29:19

In this episode, we explore the strategy of arranging and exercising control over your physical environment as a method to minimize anxiety. The discussion includes a deep dive into how modifying your living space can influence your emotional responses indirectly by affecting the appraisal processes. Key points covered include the benefits of proac…

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Anxiety and Your Energy Budget 27:36

7M ago27:36

27:36

In this episode of 'Calm Your Caveman,' Dr. Twitchell discusses the concept of managing your energy budget to alleviate anxiety. She emphasizes this is a situational strategy with indirect influence on anxiety regulation. The limits of situational strategies are discussed, given that people are notoriously bad at predicting their future emotional s…

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Know Your Context: Foundational Anxiety Management Strategies (Part III) 24:54

7M ago24:54

24:54

In this episode, Dr. Twitchell discusses the second foundational strategy for anxiety mastery, which is understanding and knowing your context. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing different levels of emotional distress and matching appropriate strategies to those levels. The episode explores how high cognitive load strategies can be practi…

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Ana Regina Cardoso Models Anxiety Management Through Meaningful Living 24:50

7M ago24:50

24:50

In this episode, we move from theory to practice. Where recent episodes focused on the theory of finding your "why," this episode explores application: an interview with Ana Regina Cardoso is presented as a form of modeling, offering listeners a concrete example of how “finding your why” can be applied in real life. She shares her experiences of ca…

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Dr. Thomas Nielsen Part II: Embracing Self-Compassion for a Meaningful Life 38:39

7M ago38:39

38:39

In the second part of our enlightening conversation with Dr. Thomas W. Nielsen, we delve deeper into the concept of meaningful happiness. Dr. Nielsen shares profound insights on the practical application of self-care principles, encapsulated in the acronym "SELF CARE AIMS." This episode explores the importance of balancing self-care and compassion …

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Dr. Thomas Nielsen Part I: Finding the Keys to Meaningful Happiness 27:59

8M ago27:59

27:59

In this special two-part series, we delve into the intricate relationship between meaning and happiness with Dr. Thomas W. Nielsen, an associate professor at the University of Canberra and an expert in wellbeing and values education. In Part I, Dr. Nielsen explores the essential elements that contribute to meaningful happiness, challenging the comm…

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Find Your Why Continued: Foundational Anxiety Management Strategies (Part II) 33:04

8M ago33:04

33:04

In this episode of Calm Your Caveman, Dr. Twitchell deepens the conversation on finding your purpose as a foundational strategy for mastering anxiety. Building upon the previous discussion, this episode emphasizes the power of a clear 'why' to navigate complex emotional events and conflicting inner valuations. Dr. Twitchell explores how a defined p…

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Find Your Why: Foundational Anxiety Management Strategies (Part I) 30:36

8M ago30:36

30:36

In this episode of Calm Your Caveman, the focus shifts from anxiety concepts to introducing foundational strategies for managing anxiety, specifically 'Finding Your Why.' Dr. Twitchell reviews the emotion generation process and the four families of regulation strategies, emphasizing the importance of choosing suitable strategies based on personal c…

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Emotion Regulation Secrets: Anxiety Master Key Concepts Part III 18:30

8M ago18:30

18:30

In this episode of the Anxiety Master Key Concepts, we delve into Dr. James J. Gross's renowned process model of emotion regulation. We explore the intricacies of how emotions are generated and regulated, emphasizing the importance of influencing emotions by intervening at key points in the cycle: situation, perception, appraisal, and response. The…

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Is Stress Good or Bad For You? Anxiety Master Key Concepts Part II 29:31

9M ago29:31

29:31

In this episode of Calm Your Caveman, the discussion picks up from previous sessions on anxiety master key concepts focusing on the appraisal theory as a tool for regulating emotions. Dr. Twitchell explains how appraisals, our brain's interpretations of situations, determine whether emotions are helpful or harmful by aligning with our goals. The ep…

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Emotions Unlocked: Anxiety Master Key Concepts Part I 27:28

9M ago27:28

27:28

In this episode of "Calm Your Caveman," Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell delves into the appraisal theory of emotion, emphasizing its role in understanding 1) what emotions we should regulate and 2) how regulation is done (the basic principles behind the regulation process). The first question, about knowing which emotions to regulate, or knowing when …

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You Need an Anxiety Master Key 17:05

9M ago17:05

17:05

In this episode, we discusses the concept of an "anxiety master key," a foundational tool for effective anxiety management. Dr. Twitchell outlines four essential questions that this master key addresses: 1. How to distinguish between adaptive (helpful) and maladaptive (harmful) anxiety. 2. How to cultivate helpful emotions and down-regulate harmful…

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Introductory Episode 19:19

9M ago19:19

19:19

In the first episode of "Calm Your Caveman," Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell introduces herself and her qualifications in anxiety management. She shares her lifelong struggle with anxiety and how a chronic illness intensified her need to manage it. This led her to focus her doctoral research on anxiety management strategies. Dr. Twitchell introduces t…

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