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November 14, 2023 23 mins

Let’s get straight to the root of our anxiety. Understanding how our brains work, and how our brains are different, is a critical first step of addressing our fears to better manage our anxiety. In the second episode of this 10-part mini-series, we take a clear look at the science of how fear shows up in our brain.

MORE RESOURCES: 

LISTEN: Worry vs. Anxiety (Episode 2 of Anxiety Connection) https://wendyleeds.com/podcast/episode/20c99bc3/

LISTEN: Reframing Anxiety (Episode 19 of Anxiety Connection) https://wendyleeds.com/podcast/episode/ea7d9aaa/

READ: Five "Big Deal" Misconceptions About Anxiety by Wendy Leeds https://wendyleeds.com/post/five-big-deal-misconceptions-about-anxiety

BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free
https://wendyleeds.com/book 

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety
https://wendyleeds.com/quiz 

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