How to Raise a Warrior

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Julie Lythcott Hames believes that children need to be raised to be strong and capable in the face of danger, even if the world is not as dangerous as it used to be.
Tracey is trying to raise her son to be a warrior, even if he is scared, but he is not responding well to her advice.

Anxiety is an uncomfortable emotion, which is why most of us try to avoid it. But psychologist Tracy Dennis-Tiwary says our anxiety is also trying to tell us something. This week, we explore how we can interpret those messages and manage the intense discomfort these feelings can generate.

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