298. Anxiety: The Disease of Today—and How to Take Back Control
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode of the Rest, Eat, Move podcast, Matt explores anxiety as the defining “dis-ease” of modern life, reframing it as a natural stress response that becomes problematic when the nervous system is chronically out of balance. They break down the science of anxiety through the autonomic nervous system, explaining fight-or-flight versus rest-and-digest, and show how fear of the future—not the present moment—drives most anxious feelings. The conversation highlights why anxiety is rising, pointing to lack of self-awareness, constant stress exposure, screen time, loss of white space, poor sleep, nutrition, and insufficient movement. Rather than quick fixes or distractions, the episode emphasizes practical, foundational tools—especially breath control, sleep, nutrition, movement, and intentional breaks—to calm the nervous system, build resilience, and reclaim control over mental and physical health.
More
In this episode of the Rest, Eat, Move podcast, Matt explores anxiety as the defining “dis-ease” of modern life, reframing it as a natural stress response that becomes problematic when the nervous system is chronically out of balance. They break down the science of anxiety through the autonomic nervous system, explaining fight-or-flight versus rest-and-digest, and show how fear of the future—not the present moment—drives most anxious feelings. The conversation highlights why anxiety is rising, pointing to lack of self-awareness, constant stress exposure, screen time, loss of white space, poor sleep, nutrition, and insufficient movement. Rather than quick fixes or distractions, the episode emphasizes practical, foundational tools—especially breath control, sleep, nutrition, movement, and intentional breaks—to calm the nervous system, build resilience, and reclaim control over mental and physical health.