Taming Your Inner B.E.A.R.: Dr. Lisa LaCon on Re-framing Anxious Beliefs
Remember, you have the historical data, you have the witness data and you have the hearsaw data. You were there, you witnessed it, but you were not necessarily the target of the event.
Ever feel like your own thoughts are out to get you? Dr. Lisa LaCon dives into this very issue in her episode titled 'Your Beliefs Expected As Reality (B.E.A.R.) Can Attack You.' Imagine you're afraid of dogs, cats, or driving through certain neighborhoods. Where do these fears come from? Maybe you've been bitten by a dog, or maybe you've just heard scary stories from friends or the news. Dr.
LaCon breaks down how our beliefs are shaped by three types of data: historical, witnessed, and hearsay. She uses her own experience of being attacked by dogs to illustrate how these beliefs can trigger anxiety and affect our daily lives. But don't worry, she doesn't leave you hanging. Dr. LaCon shares practical tips and psychiatric rehabilitation principles to help you re-frame these anxious beliefs. She encourages listeners to pinpoint their anxiety triggers and tackle them head-on with evidence-based techniques.
This episode is packed with valuable insights into how trauma shapes our beliefs and offers actionable steps to manage anxiety. If you're looking for ways to calm your inner B.E.A.R., this episode is a must-listen.