A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power
Podcast: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power
Key Highlights
[00:00 – 07:55] Opening Segment
- Introducing Dr. Luana to the show
- The motivation behind her book, Bold Move, was to help as many people as possible learn the skills that she used to get out of poverty and adversity in Brazil
- Her mother and grandmother taught her how to approach instead of avoid, think differently, and open the door to a different life
- Anxiety can be misused in modern life – it has physical symptoms
[07:55 – 15:35] Unpacking the Fever vs. Infection of Anxiety
- Anxiety is a fever, and psychological avoidance is an infection
- The ability to pause our brain is a superpower
- TEB Cycle: Thoughts, Emotions, and Behavior Cycle
- Approach not Avoid: Opposite action to push back against Anxiety
- Values-Driven Life: Align daily activities with fundamental values
[15:36 – 23:41] Achieving Balance and Reducing Stress Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Audit your week ahead to see if it aligns with your stated values
- Don’t put activities on your calendar that are not value-driven
- Brain health deserves the same attention as physical health
- If you wake up with dread, work on your thinking or do some exercise
[23:42 – 33:49] Overcoming Cognitive Distortions and Dissonance to Achieve Success
- Mental health and physical wellness directly impact one’s ability to be successful in professional and family life
- Cognitive distortions are caused by the brain creating categories for things and interpreting them as fast as possible
- Successful people often dismiss their success due to dissonance between their beliefs and reality
[33:50 – 35:38] Closing Segment
Additional Links
Website: www.DrLuana.com
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