How to Turn Anxiety Into Power with Dr. Luana Marques, Author of Bold Move

<p class="p1">We all experience anxiety but it doesn’t have to stop us from pursuing a joyful and meaningful life. Dr. Luana Marques and I delve into her recently published book, ”Bold Move”. She shares some actionable strategies, including her three-step plan to transform anxiety into power. A mental health expert and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Luana helps us create self-awareness, reminds us of the importance of understanding our core values, and how to begin to take courageous actions, even if that means one small step at a time. We are encouraged to step out of our comfort zones and pursue what matters to us by making a bold move. For show notes or to join my newsletter, visit <a href= "https://thegoodlifecoach.com/"><span class= "s1">https://thegoodlifecoach.com/</span></a></p> <p class="p1">*This is a podcast interview and not intended to be mental health advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for anything dealing with your mental and physical health.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3">WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:</p> <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">The percentage increase in anxiety since Covid (it was high but got significantly higher).</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">Why our usual ways of coping are no longer working and how anxiety differs from depression.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">Her story growing up in poverty and witnessing domestic violence.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">How she broke the generational cycle of trauma and ended up at Harvard.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">Why anxiety makes us go to catastrophic thinking/worse case scenarios.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">What our superpower is and how to use it.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">How anxiety can keep us stuck and what to do instead. Sometimes the answer is to do the opposite action instead of running away form it.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">The importance of identifying