Why Your Brain Triggers Panic Before You Know What's Wrong | Dr. Nicole Cain

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Why would evolution give us something as terrifying as a panic attack? Couldn't be for no reason, right? The fear response that once helped our ancestors escape predators is still hard at work, even when there's no obvious danger. Our brains want to keep us happy, sure. However, they're a lot more concerned with keeping us safe than satisfied. Dr. Nicole Cain joins me to explain how fear becomes a learned response and why panic can strike before we even understand what's triggered it. This is a short excerpt from a previous episode, where Nicole and I had a much broader conversation about anxiety and mental health. Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.youtube…