Overcoming Fear and Anxiety to Achieve Success

In this podcast episode, Maura Erin Smilie interviews Farnoosh Torabi, a veteran journalist and personal finance expert, about her new book 'A Healthy State of Panic.' They discuss the connection between money, success, and anxiety, and how our childhood experiences shape our relationship with these themes. Torabi shares personal stories of fear and anxiety from her childhood and how they influenced her career and financial decisions. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing fear as a signal for self-protection and using it constructively to achieve personal and financial goals. Torabi also delves into the fear of uncertainty and provides strategies for embracing uncertainty and taking calculated risks. Lastly, she addresses the fear of wealth and the cultural narratives around women and money, emphasizing the importance of redefining and embracing financial empowerment.