Dealing with Feeling Anxiety as a Signal and Not a Problem with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary
What if anxiety isn't something to eliminate, but a signal calling you forward?
In this episode of Dealing With Feelings, Marc Brackett sits down with psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary to rethink anxiety as information — and learn how to work with it instead of fighting it.
In this conversation, we cover:
- Anxiety as uncertainty between present reality and future possibilities
- The difference between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorders
- Why avoidance makes anxiety worse and how facing it builds resilience
- How to leverage anxiety for growth, creativity, and achievement
- Parenting through anxiety with fewer checklists and more presence
About Tracy: Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary is a psychologist, neuroscientist, and author of Future Tense: Why Anxiety Is Good for You (Even Though it Feels Bad).
Links + Resources: Tracy website & Book: https://www.tracydennistiwary.com
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Explore Marc Brackett's work at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, where he serves as founding director, and learn more about RULER—an evidence-based, systemic approach to SEL developed at Yale that supports leaders, educators, students, and families in building emotional intelligence and creating healthier school climates.
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