What Type of Anxiety Do I Have? Dr. Nicole Cain (Part 2)
What Type of Anxiety Do I Have? Dr. Nicole Cain (Part 2)  
Podcast: The Biology of Trauma® With Dr. Aimie
Published On: Thu Aug 06 2026
Description: A new mom was losing weight without trying. Her heart raced. Waves of panic arrived without warning. Her doctor congratulated her on the weight and offered her something for the anxiety. Her anxiety had been doing its job the whole time. It was a message from her thyroid. In Part 2, Dr. Aimie and Dr. Nicole Cain, author of Panic Proof, walk through the last six of the nine body systems that can produce anxiety. Nervous system, endocrine, immune system, depressive, anger, and trauma anxiety. Each one leaves a different signature, and each one asks for something different. You will hear why anger rises as you come out of chronic functional freeze, and how trauma work shifted one woman's biology down to what showed up on objective testing.   In This Episode You'll Learn: 01:00 — What is nervous system anxiety?  02:53 — Which herb supports a nervous system worn down by stress?  03:42 — What blood work should I ask for?  04:37 — How did Charlotte's anxiety turn out to be her thyroid?  07:17 — What is immune system anxiety?  08:35 — Why does an antihistamine sometimes settle anxiety?  09:07 — How does inflammation in the brain create anxiety?  11:33 — Can my gums be affecting my anxiety?  13:01 — What is depressive anxiety, and what can an SSRI set off?  17:07 — What is anger anxiety, and how do I cool it down?  18:57 — Why am I angrier as I come out of freeze?  20:36 — Can trauma work change a condition like PCOS?   Resources/Guides: Get the free guide, Is It Stress or Trauma? Discover your primary pattern of responding when life becomes too much. Read Panic Proof by Dr. Nicole Cain. All nine types, with quizzes and checklists. The Biology of Trauma book. The biology underneath these anxiety types. Part 1 of this conversation covers cardiac, gut, and thought anxiety.   This episode includes a description of a child being physically hurt by a parent, and discusses SSRIs, benzodiazepines, and herbs. This podcast is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult your own qualified health provider before changing any medication, supplement, or herb.   ➡️ Full show notes with links and resources: