The 6 Pillars of Anxiety Mastery

If you’re trying to reduce anxiety, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the advice out there. After more than 80 episodes of Calm Your Caveman, I wanted to answer a simple question: Where should you start?

If I had to pick the most powerful foundations for anxiety management, these would be my six pillars: three physical habits that strengthen your brain and body, and three mental habits that shape how your mind responds to stress.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:38 - Where should you start with anxiety management?
02:18 - Why physical habits optimize your stress response
03:50 - Pillar #1: Exercise and brain chemistry
05:21 - Pillar #2: Going outside in the sun
06:51 - Pillar #3: Sleep and anxiety regulation
07:14 - Mental pillars of anxiety management
07:45 - Pillar #4: Manage your dopamine budget
12:04 - Pillar #5: Meditation/prayer
14:15 - Pillar #6: Meaning/purpose
16:09 - Summary and how to start building the 6 pillars

For full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/the-6-pillars-of-anxiety-mastery

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