The Anxious Achiever When Your Body Dials 911
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Dec 18, 2024 Jason Miller is an organizational development expert focusing on finding joy and meaning at work, while Dr. David Barlow is a renowned anxiety researcher from Boston University. They delve into the alarming impact of stress on physical health, sharing personal stories that highlight the mind-body connection. Miller recounts a harrowing ER visit due to unmanaged anxiety. Barlow offers insights on coping strategies, emphasizing the dual nature of anxiety—how it can motivate but also overwhelm. They stress the importance of confronting fears to reclaim well-being.
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Rust Belt Trauma
- Jason Miller's upbringing in a working-class family shaped his perspective on work and stress.
- Witnessing his father's layoff and subsequent struggles instilled in him the importance of college and career success.
ER Visit
- Jason Miller's intense work stress led to a hospital visit with heart attack symptoms.
- A doctor warned him that unmanaged stress could be fatal, prompting a profound realization about the mind-body connection.
Dark Night of the Soul
- After his ER visit, Jason Miller had a 'dark night of the soul,' questioning his anxieties.
- He wrote down his worries, realizing his fears of failure and insecurity fueled his stress.