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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