F Around and Feel Better

Welcome to the first episode of our Nervous System Mini-Series! Today we’re breaking down the basics of your body’s wiring and why it sometimes makes you react like life is way scarier than it really is.
We’ll cover:
The biology of the nervous system and why it matters
The different states your body flips between (fight, flight, freeze, fawn, rest, digest)
How your ancient brain isn’t always built for modern stress
Why your nervous system sometimes gets it “wrong” — and how to bring it back into balance
A simple practice you can use to calm yourself down in real time
If you’ve ever thought, “Why the hell am I like this?” — this episode explains it, and more importantly, gives you something easy (and surprisingly fun) to do about it.

What you say to yourself matters way more than you think. In this episode, Corey shares a story about how one simple comment changed the way he talked to himself forever. We dig into the sneaky ways negative self-talk rewires your brain, why your subconscious is always listening, and how affirmations (when done right) can reshape your identity and your life.
You’ll learn:
Why calling yourself an “idiot” isn’t harmless banter
How repetition literally builds new brain pathways
The difference between I am anxious vs. I am experiencing anxiety
How to climb the “ladder of believability” with affirmations that actually stick
Plus, stick around for a guided call-and-response practice you can use anytime to calm your nervous system and rewire your brain for something better.

Peace may have been step one, but today we’re talking about its equally powerful sibling: presence.
In this episode of F Around & Feel Better, I dive into what it actually means to be present, why so many of us avoid it, and how this simple (but not always easy) practice can help you feel calmer, more grounded, and actually alive in the moment.
You’ll learn:
What presence is (and what it definitely is not)
Everyday examples of when we’re not present
Why presence can feel uncomfortable at first 
How presence helps you break out of autopilot and actually choose your next move
The connection between presence, peace, and your nervous system
A simple practice you can do anytime to bring yourself back into the moment
And, of course, we’ll end the episode by practicing presence together. 
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Welcome to the very first real episode of F Around & Feel Better!
Today, we’re talking about what I believe is the starting point for feeling better: peace.
👉 What the hell even is peace?👉 What peace is not (nope, it’s not toxic positivity).👉 Why peace is your foundation for healing and joy.👉 How to actually find peace, even when the world feels like it’s burning down.
I’ll walk you through what happens in your brain and nervous system when you’re stuck in stress vs. when you’re grounded in peace, and why building this skill is like your secret superpower.
And of course, we’ll end with a short guided breath practice to help you actually feel it right now.
If you’re ready to go deeper, I’ve created Peace in Your Pocket: The Anxiety Relief Toolkit — three guided audios (breathwork, tapping, and a sound-infused meditation) to help you bring peace with you anywhere. Check it out here: www.coreygrandview.com/peacetoolkit
Let’s F around, practice peace, and start building the calm we all deserve.

Welcome to F Around and Feel Better! I’m Corey Grandview, a (slightly) vulgar, queer, neurodivergent sound therapist on a mission to help you manage stress, calm anxiety, and live a more intentional, peaceful life.
In this intro episode, I share my story, what you can expect on the podcast, and guide you through a simple breath practice so you can start on your journey right away.
If you’ve been looking for a place that feels grounding, real, and made with our community in mind, you’re in the right spot.
👉 Curious about The Sound Sanctuary Membership I talk about in this episode? Learn more here: www.coreygrandview.com/membership