Can Anxiety be an Advantage

About this episode

This episode invites listeners to reframe anxiety and stress as tools for personal growth and resilience.

TIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, frozen, or caught in the spiral, this is your invitation to reframe fear, move with intention, and breathe your way back to yourself. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, healing from burnout, or simply wanting to live more grounded and awake this episode is here to hold you gently and guide you forward. The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal Emotional Agility by Susan David, PhD The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris How to Make Stress Your Friend” – TED Talk by Kelly McGonigal Mel Robbins on Turning Anxiety into Excitement Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Stuart Mackey

Topics covered

• anxiety
• stress management
• mental health
• personal growth
• wellness

Keywords

• anxiety
• stress
• mental health
• personal growth
• wellness
• burnout
• emotional agility

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Upside of Stress, Emotional Agility, The Happiness Trap, How to Make Stress Your Friend, Think Like a Monk

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