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We\u2019re living in an anxious time, and part of the reason we\u2019re anxious is because there are very real challenges we face both individually and collectively. But we\u2019re also affected by the natural tendencies of the brain, which is easily influenced by fear and threat. On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson focus on how we can see threats clearly and be the \u201cright amount\u201d of concerned.\xa0\nWatch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You\xa0can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n1:20: Why is it hard for us to see threats without excessive worry?\n3:35: Transcending evolutionary influences toward fear\n6:30: The last time Rick took LSD\n10:45: Discerning what\u2019s valuable in our anxieties, and leaving the rest\n15:45: Forrest\u2019s apartment fire story\n17:35: Disagreements in evaluating a threat between people\n21:55: Probability of risk\n25:00: Practical techniques to assess threats with more clarity\n29:30: Existential acceptance\n33:30: Help for anxiety about anxiety\n37:15: Recap\nNew Course From Rick! Learn the lessons of a lifetime in the new and improved Foundations of Wellbeing 2.0 program. This yearlong, online program teaches you how to grow the 12 key inner strengths that lead to lasting wellbeing during difficult times. Our New Year's sale is running now, and you can use the code BeingWell25 to get an additional 25% off the purchase price.\nSponsors:\nWondrium helps you learn anything! Right now, Wondrium is offering our listeners 50% OFF their first three months. Sign up today at wondrium.com/beingwell.\nBeing Well is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\n\xa0\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website