Your brain is a brilliant machine — but left unchecked, it acts like a full-blown drama queen. From cavemen worrying about lions to modern humans panicking over WhatsApp blue ticks, the wiring hasn’t really changed — only the threats have gotten dumber. Overthinking turns small problems into soap operas, but with the right perspective and tools, you can flip the script, laugh at your thoughts, and direct your mind toward freedom instead of fear.

Fear is humanity’s oldest instinct, hardwired to protect us long before civilization began. From the amygdala’s rapid alarms to the fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses, it shaped survival for millennia. In the modern world, this ancient system often misfires—treating emails like predators and deadlines like disasters. This blog explores fear’s evolution, its impact on mental health, and how to turn it from a limiting force into a powerful teacher.

"Uncover the ancient secrets of the brainstem and its profound impact on modern life, from survival instincts to everyday stress."

Cortisol, often dubbed the "stress hormone," is both a friend and a foe, a delicate balance that has evolved along with us.