Modern Wisdom

#469 - Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary - The Truth About How Anxiety Works

May 5, 2022

Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, a professor of psychology and neuroscience, discusses the evolution of anxiety as a vital survival emotion. She explores how modern society and technology affect our mental health while reframing anxiety as a catalyst for creativity and personal growth. Tracy emphasizes that anxiety isn't just a disorder but a signal for motivation and connection. The conversation also tackles the dangers of numbing emotions in music culture and offers strategies for managing anxiety, urging a shift towards embracing its potential.

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Intro

3min

Reframing Anxiety: Evolutionary Insights

8min

Harnessing Anxiety: A Constructive Perspective

25min

Understanding Anxiety: Misconceptions and Treatments

8min

The Dangers of Numbing Emotional Pain in Music Culture

3min

Reframing Anxiety: Embracing the Potential

13min

Understanding and Embracing Anxiety

19min

Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary is a professor of psychology and neuroscience, anxiety researcher, author and founder of Wise Therapeutics.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders in 2022. Huge numbers of both adults and children are suffering, but just how natural is this? Is it normal for humans to be ambiently anxious for months on end or is our modern society causing this to occur?

Expect to learn why anxiety developed as a human emotion and how it helped us survive, why anxiety is a signal for your next move, the size of technology's influence on our mood, how to reframe anxiety so it becomes a competitive advantage, why your anxiety and creativity are intrinsically linked and much more...

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