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Deepening her explanation, she delves into neuroscience, focusing on the amygdala—the brain’s ancient structure associated with fight, flight, and freeze responses. Recent research suggests that the amygdala also functions as a “certainty checker,” constantly seeking patterns and predicting what’s next. This craving for certainty explains why uncertainty generates anxiety; our brains prefer predictability, even when the environment is inherently unpredictable. Recognizing this can help us understand why discomfort arises and how to manage it by asking: Where am I seeking certainty in this moment?