90% of Us Have Anxiety. It's Trying to Protect You | Dr. Wendy Suzuki

Today’s guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki. She’s an award-winning Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University where she studies the effects of physical activity and meditation on the brain. She is also a TED speaker and best-selling author of the book Healthy Brain Happy Life that was recently made into a PBS special. Suzuki is a passionate thought leader, spreading the understanding of how we can use the principles of brain plasticity to maximize our brain’s performance and transform our lives for the better. She’s written a new book called Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion.  In this episode we discuss what the most common forms of anxiety are, how to reframe how you look at anxiety, the most effective ways you can manage stress and anxiety, how love and social connection play a role in your anxiety, as well as your longevity, how to become comfortable with uncertainty and use it to your advantage, and so much more! For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1160 The Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-pod A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-pod The Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson: https://link.chtbl.com/896-pod