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TMHS 509: The Surprising Science Of Anxiety & Making Good Anxiety Work For You - With Guest Dr. Wendy Suzuki

Published: Aug. 31, 2021, 4:42 p.m.

Did you know that a staggering 90% of the population struggles with anxiety on some level? For many people, navigating life through a pandemic has been incredibly anxiety-inducing. The truth is: anxiety is a natural coping mechanism that humans have evolved with over time. It\u2019s part of who we are. We\u2019re not going to eradicate the existence of anxiety, so we have to learn to cope with it, change the way we respond to it, and use our anxieties to our advantage.\xa0

In her new book, Good Anxiety, world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki outlines powerful yet simple ways we can reframe our anxiety and use it to our benefit. Today you\u2019re going to hear Dr. Suzuki\u2019s insights into transforming your anxiety into your superpower, why anxiety and creativity often coexist, and real tips for shifting into a place of good anxiety.\xa0

You\u2019re going to hear how your anxiety can make you more creative, empathetic, and resilient. I hope this episode resonates with you and inspires you to think about stress and anxiety in an empowering light. So listen in, take good notes, and enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!\xa0

In this episode you\u2019ll discover:

  • What anxiety is, and where it is created in the brain.
  • The percentage of the population had anxiety before the pandemic.\xa0
  • How our stress response system evolved over time.
  • Why anxiety is actually a protective mechanism.\xa0
  • How different systems in the body respond to stress and anxiety.
  • What our anxiety can tell us about our values.\xa0
  • How to turn your anxiety into your superpower.
  • The differences between positive and negative brain plasticity.\xa0
  • What it means to turn your what-if list into a to-do list.\xa0
  • The power of being immersed in a positive environment.\xa0
  • Where resilience stems from.
  • Why there\u2019s no such thing as a negative emotion.
  • How to increase levels of BDNF in your brain.\xa0
  • Tips for building your optimism muscle.
  • What it means to cultivate an activist mindset.\xa0
  • The link between anxiety and creativity.\xa0
  • What joy conditioning is.\xa0
  • The direct connection between your olfactory system and your memory.\xa0
  • How meditation can bring you into good anxiety.\xa0

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