Tim Clare, an author, poet, and creative writing coach, shares his powerful journey of battling severe anxiety and the strategies he implemented to combat it. He discusses why anxiety rates are soaring and the gut-brain connection's role in mood regulation. Tim reveals how exercise can be as effective as medication and highlights the lasting impact of childhood experiences on mental health. Delving into cutting-edge research, he explores the intriguing effects of diet and gut health on anxiety, emphasizing the importance of community and vulnerability in healing.

Tim Clare, performance poet and author, discusses success myths around anxiety, achieving goals, and the idea of the finish line. They emphasize embracing and managing anxiety, reframing wasted time in writing, and recognizing intrinsic value over achievement.

Author Tim Clare, instructor of The Honours, shares the final writing rule. Embracing wonder to boost creativity. Final exercise for writers. Importance of exercises and research in writing. Incorporating wonder in research for quality work.