Gladden Longevity Podcast

The Science of Anxiety and How to Manage It - Episode 340

May 14, 2026·47 min
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In this conversation, Ashley James shares her journey as an anxiety cessation expert, discussing her personal experiences with ADHD and anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of personal growth and the tools she has developed over 20 years to help others manage their anxiety. The discussion covers the role of genetics, the physiological responses to stress, and the difference between excitement and anxiety. Ashley introduces various tools for managing anxiety, including techniques from Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and the significance of metacognition in understanding and controlling anxiety. In this conversation, Ashley James and Jeff Gladden explore the intricacies of anxiety, its impact on our lives, and practical techniques to manage it. They discuss the concept of target fixation, the importance of focusing on positive outcomes, and how to prepare for future challenges without succumbing to anxiety. Ashley shares effective tools for managing anxiety and emphasizes the brain's neuroplasticity, highlighting the potential for rewiring our thoughts and emotions. The discussion culminates in the idea that we can transform our fears into freedom, leading to improved relationships and a more fulfilling life. For Audience Join the other 20,000+ high-performers getting weekly insights on biological reversal, exponential strategies, and Life Energy optimization→ https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/subscribe If you're ready to measure your 60+ biological ages and build a personalized reversal plan, apply for a discovery call here → https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/apply-now   Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/!      Takeaways ·       Ashley has been an anxiety cessation expert for 20 years. ·       She emphasizes personal growth over achieving normalcy. ·       Anxiety can be managed and is not a life sentence. ·       Genetics may predispose individuals to anxiety but do not determine their fate. ·       Everyone experi

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