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Overcoming Phobias

Leah shares how she helped a woman conquer her fear of flying through physiological strategies, differentiating them from meditation. The focus on performance and heart rate variability sets this approach apart from traditional mindfulness practices.
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    • Would a solution for someone with a fear or phobia who becomes reactive when encountering a trigger be to try to calm the body with breathwork at that moment, as discussed in the episode How to Regulate Your Nervous System with Dr. Jay Wiles and the clip Nervous System Control?

    • Would a solution for a person with a fear or phobia who experiences a reactive response to a trigger be to try to calm the body with breathwork at that moment, as discussed in the episode How to Regulate Your Nervous System with Dr. Jay Wiles and the clip Nervous System Control?

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