Hidden Brain

A Better Way to Worry

<p>Anxiety is an uncomfortable emotion, which is why most of us try to avoid it.  But psychologist <a href="https://www.drtracyphd.com/">Tracy Dennis-Tiwary</a> 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. </p><p>Did you catch our recent episode about how to break free from either-or thinking? You can find it  <a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/thriving-in-the-face-of-contradiction/">here.</a>  And if you like our work, please consider a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain">financial contribution</a> to help us make many more episodes like this one. </p>

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