A Three Part Plan for Anxiety | Dr. Luana Marques

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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The notion of "being your authentic self" might sound like too much of a tired trope, but getting real and stripping away your fears and hang-ups can help you live a more meaningful life. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>In her new book, <a href="https://drluana.com/book/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power"</a>, Dr. Luana Marques shares her story about growing up in chaos and learning early skills of cognitive behavioral therapy that helped her cope with anxiety and live boldly. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Dr. Luana Marques is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, a former president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), and a renowned mental health expert, educator, and author.</p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Luana's personal story growing up in Brazil and struggling with anxiety as a child</li> <li>What it means to live boldly</li> <li>What is psychological avoidance and the 3 R's of Avoidance</li> <li>Luana's three step plan to transform anxiety into power</li> <li>How to be comfortably uncomfortable</li> <li>Why the brain is a faulty predictor</li> <li>Why being bold is not the same as being fearless</li> <li>Why social support is the number one buffer across any mental health issue</li> <li>How aligning your daily actions with your values can help you deal with anxiety </li> <li>How to identify your values by looking at pain</li> <li>And what Luana means by "being the water not the rock"  </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dr-luana-marques-604" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dr-luana-marques-604</a></p>