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Laura has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 30 years as a writer, Producer, and entrepreneur.\xa0 She is the author of over 60 books and a staggering 21 New York Times bestsellers.\xa0 Most recently, Laura co-directed, produced, and wrote the award-winning documentary, Anxious Nation, her first feature, focused on the crisis of anxiety in America, especially its impact on our youth and their families.\nAnxious Nation is a deep dive into the hidden crises burdening our youth. Inspired by her own daughter\u2019s battle with anxiety, Laura recognized the broader, global implications of this emotional turmoil, and Anxious Nation was born. The film unravels the rise in anxiety rates among our nation\u2019s youth, especially post-pandemic, emphasizing the undeniable link between mental health and academic commitment. The documentary provides parents not just insight into this alarming trend but also equips them with practical strategies to tackle these unprecedented challenges.\nListen in to hear Laura share:\n\nHer journey to becoming a single mom by choice\n\nHow she recognized that her daughter needed support for her anxiety\n\nHow we treat medical conditions in children with urgency but not mental health conditions\n\nThe stark data around girls and mental health and the massive shift in data pointing to teen girls' mental health struggles, consistent sadness, hopelessness, and suicidality - that we absolutely cannot ignore\n\nThe importance of sharing diverse stories around anxiety - culturally, socioeconomically, at all ages and developmental stages\n\nWhat you can do right now to support your child\u2019s mental health even if you\u2019re on a waitlist to access services\n\nHow to help your child channel their anxious energy\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnxious Nation on IG\xa0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Anxious Nation and get on the Anxious Nation Newsletter: https://anxiousnation.com/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook: The Anxiety Audit by Lynn Lyons\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook: The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ufeffWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices