Anxiety can feel like a heavy burden that keeps you from doing the things you love and being your healthiest self. However, navigating anxiety becomes far more manageable once we understand how it happens and harness it as a means of communication with our body. On today’s episode, Erin delves into the foundational aspects of anxiety. This includes a breakdown of the brain’s physiological response when anxiety is triggered, as well as an exploration of the seven most common causes of this mental state. For real-world strategies, Erin shares solutions to anxiety that can transform it from a burden to a pathway for self-awareness and healing. You can use the tools in this episode to uncover what your anxiety may be telling you, learn how to listen to its signs, and support your overall well-being. *Stay tuned for Get Lifted Thursdays, starting in September! Carb Compatibility Project now open | Learn more & sign up today Timestamps (4:08) Anxiety: What’s actually happening in the brain? (14:38) The #1 cause of anxiety symptoms (19:10) Thyroid, hormones & your mood (28:14) Gut-brain axis (36:29) What your anxiety may be telling you (42:58) Questions to ask yourself to uncover your root causes of anxiety FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/270-understanding-anxiety Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram