203: The 2-Minute Body Trick That Calms Your Anxiety Fast

Ever notice your shoulders creep up to your ears when you're stressed, even when nothing's actually wrong? Your body still thinks it's being chased by a tiger. In this episode, somatic practice expert Annie Vinje breaks down what's really happening in your nervous system when you're anxious — and simple, science-backed ways to calm it down in real time, no 20-minute meditation required.

Listen now to find a somatic reset you can actually stick with.

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[02:10] What your body does when you're stressed

[04:17] Why daily somatic practice matters, not just on hard days

[06:10] Why this generation of teens especially needs this

[10:09] Doom scrolling vs. "hope questing" on social media

[14:58] Simple body check-ins you can do anywhere

[18:18] The breathing technique that resets your nervous system

[21:21] Meditation myths — it doesn't have to look "perfect"

[23:14] Finding your thing: yoga, journaling, and restorative rest

[29:07] Alternate nostril breathing to wake up your brain