How To Step Away from Anxiety
Summary
Host Dacher Keltner interviews graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier about her book *Guts*, discussing her lifelong struggle with emetophobia and anxiety. Raina shares how cognitive behavioral therapy helped her confront these fears and describes her experience with a mindful walking practice designed to reduce stress. The episode also features neuroscientist Richie Davidson, who explains how body awareness enhances well-being, decision-making, and empathy.
Topics discussed
Raina Telgemeier on childhood anxiety and emetophobia
Show intro: Mindful walking and body awareness
Discussing Guts and the importance of sharing anxiety
The story behind Smile and the power of smiling
Raina's experience with mindful walking meditation
Audio diary: Reflections on the walking practice
Body image, gait, and the message to 'just try'
Mind-body connection and relaxation after meditation
Sponsors: Side Door podcast and Kachava
Science of body awareness with Richie Davidson
Preview of next episode and closing credits
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