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The Wisdom of Anxiety with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

A Bit of Optimism

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Anxiety and the Biology of Fear

When we're anxious, dopamine increases. It's that neurotransmitter that makes our brain work efficiently to pursue positive goals. And oxytocin surges, the social bonding hormone, which makes us reach out for more connection. When we have the wrong mindset and story about anxiety, it sets us up to do those things that make anxiety worse.

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