Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drwendysuzuki449

Dr. Wendy Suzuki (IG: @wendy.suzuki) is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University and a celebrated international authority on neuroplasticity.

She was recently named one of the top ten women changing the way we see the world by Good Housekeeping and regularly serves as a sought-after expert for publications including The Wall Street Journal, Shape, and Health.

Wendy is the author of Good Anxiety and Healthy Brain, Happy Life.

If you struggle with anxiety, Wendy will show you how to turn it into a superpower, working for you instead of against you.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is good anxiety?
Understanding clinical anxiety vs. everyday anxiety
Why anxiety levels are increasing as a whole
Wendy's personal struggle with anxiety
The gifts and superpowers that come from anxiety
Appreciating the moments
Wendy's morning tea meditation ritual
How to use social media in a positive way
The effects of exercise on the brain
Following a basic Meditteranean diet
The most powerful tool is human connection
Finding time for more balance in life
Wendy's wake up call to get back into shape
Social isolation and anxiety
3 easy steps to harness your anxiety
The what-if list
The power of mindful conversation
Enjoying moments of micro-flow
Wendy's favourite green smoothie
Empathy is a superpower
Practicing compassion gives you a hit of dopamine
The best way to learn, is to teach

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Dr. Wendy Suzuki - Good Anxiety (book)

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Dr. Wendy Suzuki - Healthy Brain, Happy Life (book)

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Jamie Schneider - This Neuroscientist's Go-To Green Smoothie Is A+ For Brain Health (Duh) (mindbodygreen recipe)

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