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Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest discuss how to manage and reduce a particular kind of fear: paper tiger paranoia. This fear is characterized by needless anxiety that comes from the brain\u2019s creation of imaginary threats.\nIf you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.\nSponsor Message:\xa0We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nConnect with the show:\n\nVisit us on the web\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nThe material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness.\xa0If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!\nTimestamps:\n1:00: What does \u201cpaper tiger paranoia\u201d mean?\n3:25: How do \u201ctigers\u201d appear in the modern day?\n4:45: Why paper tigers crowd out real ones.\n6:20: Hidden costs of paper tiger paranoia.\n8:20: The insidiousness of fear.\n11:00: Recognizing sources of needless anxiety.\n17:45: Fighting back against fear.\n20:30: Fear, agency, and acceptance.\n23:30: Recap