Modern Wisdom cover image

#941 - Martha Beck - How to Break Free From Chronic Anxiety

Modern Wisdom

00:00

Understanding and Managing Anxiety

This chapter analyzes the mechanics of anxiety, emphasizing its escalation due to the brain's negativity bias and the differentiation between fear and chronic anxiety. Through personal anecdotes and cultural observations, it unveils how modern society fosters anxiety as an 'inner pandemic' and discusses methods for managing it, including insights from Tibetan Buddhism. The chapter highlights the detrimental effects of anxiety on creativity and relationships, advocating for self-acceptance and positive internal dialogue to mitigate its impact.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app