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Why Anxiety is Good For You with Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

Friday 4th August 2023

Tracy Dennis-Tiwary explains the hidden benefits of anxiety and shares strategies for turning stress into strength in 'The One You Feed'.
66 minutes
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Why Anxiety Might Be Your Secret Superpower with Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

Episode Overview

  • Tracy challenges the common misconceptions about anxiety and highlights its unexpected advantages
  • She provides effective strategies for managing stress and anxiety
  • Tracy discusses the link between anxiety and hope, emphasizing the essential role anxiety plays in our lives
  • By reframing our mindset about anxiety, Tracy encourages us to embrace discomfort and lean into challenges
  • Embracing discomfort and leaning into challenges ultimately leads to growth and strength
Quality of work is less over time from perfectionists. So, and you have higher rates of anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, addiction, and suicidality. And I've actually gotten, I think, kind of good at it with a lot of practice.
Ever thought anxiety could actually be good for you? Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, an emotion scientist and clinical psychologist, flips the script on how we perceive this often-dreaded feeling. In this episode of 'The One You Feed', Tracy dives into the surprising benefits of anxiety and how it can be a catalyst for personal growth. She breaks down the elements of anxiety, explaining its role in our emotional landscape and how it helps us navigate life's challenges.
Tracy's unique perspective is rooted in her book, 'Future Tense: Why Anxiety is Good for You Even Though It Feels Bad', where she argues that anxiety isn't just a hurdle but a tool for building resilience and hope. She offers practical strategies for managing stress and embracing discomfort, turning what we often see as a negative into a source of strength.
Whether you're grappling with everyday stress or deeper anxieties, Tracy's insights will help you see anxiety in a new light and harness its potential to fuel your growth.