“Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems.” — Epictetus About the Book Your chest tightens. Your mind races. Your stomach twists into knots. You tell yourself to calm down—but the harder you try, the worse it gets. You’re not broken. You’re not weak. You’re human. And anxiety is part of what makes us human. That doesn’t mean it has to control your life. In this groundbreaking book, psychotherapist and executive coach Steve Maher blends hard science, evolutionary psychology, and thousands of hours of lived coaching experience to reveal: Why your brain evolved to feel anxious—and how that ancient wiring hijacks you today The hidden triggers that spark fight, flight, or freeze in everyday modern life. How your imagination, social instincts, and even your gut microbiome fuel worry and dread. Proven methods—from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Human Givens practices—to break the cycle, reclaim calm, and build resilience. Written with clarity, compassion, and the occasional laugh-out-loud story, Calm Down! Calm Down! doesn’t just explain anxiety…it shows you how to dismantle it before it dismantles you. If you’ve ever lain awake at 2 a.m. with your heart hammering… If you’ve ever felt your thoughts spiral out of control… If you’ve ever wished you could just breathe again… This book is your lifeline. Don’t just manage your anxiety. Transform your relationship with it. And take back your peace of mind.