Candace Schoner
Candace Schoner
The Barking Dog: Inside the Anxious Brain
The Barking Dog: Inside the Anxious Brain
The Barking Dog: Inside the Anxious Brain
Tuesday 21st October 2025
Join Erin Vandermore as she shares insights on anxiety, EMDR therapy, and calming the mind in this episode of 'Speaking Candidly with Candace'.
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Episode Overview
- EMDR therapy helps rewire the brain's response to trauma.
- Tapping can calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety.
- Neuroplasticity allows the brain to heal and form new pathways.
- Childhood experiences significantly impact adult mental health.
- The Mind Circuit app aids in resetting the nervous system.
"The brain hasn't evolved enough to know the difference between trauma versus danger."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of 'Speaking Candidly with Candace' features Erin Vandermore, a mother, author, and licensed therapist who brings a wealth of knowledge on the anxious brain. Erin shares her personal experiences with anxiety and trauma, particularly during Hurricane Helene, which left her family grappling with significant damage to their home. Her insights are both relatable and enlightening, as she discusses the science behind anxiety and the brain's capacity to heal through neuroplasticity.
Erin introduces listeners to EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a therapeutic approach that helps rewire the brain's response to trauma. She explains how tapping can calm the nervous system and aid in anxiety management. With over 16 years of experience, Erin candidly shares the challenges and rewards of being a therapist, highlighting the importance of addressing the root causes of anxiety. Listeners will also learn about Erin's app, Mind Circuit, designed to help individuals reset their nervous systems.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical advice and hope for managing mental health challenges. Don't miss out on these valuable insights—your brain might just thank you for it!