BITESIZE | Why Your Brain Wants You To Be Anxious (And What You Can Do About It) | Dr Anders Hansen #579

In this episode of "Feel Better, Live More Bite Size," Dr. Rangan Chatterjee presents a clip from a full conversation with Swedish psychiatrist and author Dr. Anders Hansen, focusing on understanding and reframing anxiety. Dr. Hansen discusses how the human brain evolved for survival, not happiness, leading to anxiety as a protective mechanism. He argues that anxiety is a normal response, not a sign of being broken, and can be managed through therapy, exercise, and medication. They explore practical tools like intentional breathing and journaling to help manage anxiety, emphasizing the importance of recognizing feelings as short-term signals for behavior change and the significant impact of exercise on mood regulation and reducing the risk of depression.