449: How to Make Anxiety Your Superpower | Dr. Wendy Suzuki

<p>Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: <a href= "https://bit.ly/drwendysuzuki449">https://bit.ly/drwendysuzuki449</a></p> <p>Dr. Wendy Suzuki (IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/wendy.suzuki/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@wendy.suzuki</a>) is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University and a celebrated international authority on neuroplasticity.</p> <p>She was recently named one of the top ten women changing the way we see the world by Good Housekeeping and regularly serves as a sought-after expert for publications including The Wall Street Journal, Shape, and Health.</p> <p>Wendy is the author of <a href="https://geni.us/UtvDQxn" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Good Anxiety</a> and <a href= "https://geni.us/HD3qU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Healthy Brain, Happy Life</a>.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What is good anxiety?</li> <li>Understanding clinical anxiety vs. everyday anxiety</li> <li>Why anxiety levels are increasing as a whole</li> <li>Wendy’s personal struggle with anxiety</li> <li>The gifts and superpowers that come from anxiety</li> <li>Appreciating the moments</li> <li>Wendy’s morning tea meditation ritual</li> <li>How to use social media in a positive way</li> <li>The effects of exercise on the brain</li> <li>Following a basic Meditteranean diet</li> <li>The most powerful tool is human connection</li> <li>Finding time for more balance in life</li> <li>Wendy’s wake up call to get back into shape</li> <li>Social isolation and anxiety</li> <li>3 easy steps to harness your anxiety</li> <li>The what-if list</li> <li>The power of mindful conversation</li> <li>Enjoying moments of micro-flow</li> <li>Wendy’s favourite green smoothie</li> <li>Empathy is a superpower</li> <li>Practicing compassion gives you a hit of dopamine</li> <li>The best way to learn, is to teach</li> </ul> <p><strong>Show sponsors:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://myaquaomega.com/ultimate" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"