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Being Well · January 15, 2024 · 45m
How to Live in an Anxious World: Uncertainty, Agency, and Resilience
Rick and Forrest tackle the anxiety epidemic. Why everything feels overwhelming, practical ways to manage uncertainty, and how to stay grounded when the world seems increasingly chaotic.
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Hanson presents the Stoic dichotomy of control as a clinical tool for anxiety: systematically sorting concerns into 'within my control' and 'outside my control,' then allocating attention only to the first category.
Highlights
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Anxiety is the brain's response to perceived helplessness — the antidote is agency, not calm
Hanson: anxiety is not primarily about danger — it's about the perceived inability to cope with danger. Increasing your sense of agency (I can handle this) reduces anxiety more effectively than reducing the actual threats.