College Professor, Becoming a Warrior

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Tracey, I heard you trying to do this for your son. He was telling you that he was scared and you were telling him, be a warrior. That's exactly right. And those, you know, her words really resonate with many of us parents who see that the world is very different in many ways from the world we grew up in. We're deeply concerned that we can help launch our children into this new world in a way that sets them up for success and happiness and well-being.

Anxiety is an uncomfortable emotion, which is why most of us try to avoid it. But psychologist Tracy Dennis-Tiwary says our anxiety is also trying to tell us something. This week, we explore how we can interpret those messages and manage the intense discomfort these feelings can generate.

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