Why We Worry

Published: Jan. 28, 2019, 8 p.m.

Dr. Hanson and Forrest continue their series on the central question \u201cWho Am I\u201d by exploring subjects related to the development of fear, wariness, and worry in our often anxious brains.\nTimestamps:\n2:00: Threat, aversion, inhibition, wariness, and anxiety.\n6:50: The relationship between wariness and anxiety.\n8:20: Anxious states vs. anxiety as a trait.\n11:30: Is anxiety genetic?\n12:20: Why is there variation in levels of anxiety?\n17:40: Can we develop an anxious temperament over time?\n21:30: Anxious in some situations but not in others.\n24:40: Moving without fear.\n27:30: Being afraid of not feeling afraid.\n29:20: What is anxiety the shadow of?\n35:30: Recap\nSign-up for Dr. Hanson's new monthly meditation program here. Use the code BEINGWELL for 10% off the purchase price: https://bit.ly/2NEnVU3\nConnect with the show:\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes