What’s one thing that’s been stressing you out lately?

Have you noticed any physical signs of stress in your body?

Today, Jay with renowned neuroscientist, professor, and author Dr. Wendy Suzuki to explore the science of anxiety, stress, and resilience. Wendy is the author of Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion and Healthy Brain, Happy Life, where she explores how movement, mindfulness, and positive habits can enhance brain function. 

Jay and Wendy discuss the physiological effects of chronic stress, how it impacts key brain regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, and why movement, breathwork, and mindfulness are essential for improving brain health. They also examine why so many people ignore their own stress cues and how simple daily habits can rewire the brain for greater well-being.

Wendy opens up about her personal experience with grief, explaining that the flip side of anxiety and grief is deep love. She shares why embracing these emotions, rather than avoiding them, is key to healing. Jay also reflects on his own journey of overcoming anxiety and the mindset shifts that foster growth and resilience.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Through Breathwork

How to Use Movement to Improve Brain Health

How to Identify Your Personal Stress Cues

How to Build Resilience After Trauma

How to Create a Morning Routine for Mental Clarity

How to Foster Meaningful Social Connections for Brain Health

Instead of letting stress and anxiety control you, start taking small, intentional steps to rewire your mind for resilience, clarity, and joy.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:11 Get to Know the Brain's Potential

02:10 What Makes a Healthy Brain?

04:35 The Complexity of the Brain

06:12 Scientific Difference Between Anxiety and Stress

09:42 Breathing Techniques for Anxiety

15:36 The Dangers of Chronic Stress

17:34 Protect Your Brain from Stress and Anxiety

19:38 What's Your Morning Routine?

21:39 Exercise Promotes Better Brain Function

23:36 Staying Focused Takes Effort

26:34 Start Small to Build a Habit

28:38 Everyday Anxiety Versus Anxiety Disorder

33:05 How to Look at Anxiety Differently

36:24 Approaching Grief with Positivity

40:03 How Resilient is the Brain?

42:57 Emotional Trauma 

45:19 Can We Resilience Against Trauma?

47:29 The Joy Conditioning

52:32 The Classic Growth Mindset

57:13 What Happens in the Brain During Healing 

01:00:20 The 5 Pillars of Better Brain Health

01:05:48 Find a Natural Place of Community Gathering

01:07:43 Develop the Love for Learning

01:11:37 Your Brain is Beautiful

01:14:04 Does Positive Affirmation Work?

01:15:05 4 Things That Make Memories Stick

01:19:35 How to Strengthen Your Memory

01:20:47 Wendy on Final Five 

Episode Resources:

Wendy Suzuki | Website

Wendy Suzuki | Flickr

Wendy Suzuki | Instagram 

Wendy Suzuki | Facebook 

Wendy Suzuki | LinkedIn

Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion

What&rsquo;s one thing that&rsquo;s been stressing you out lately?
Have you noticed any physical signs of stress in your body?
Today, Jay with renowned neuroscientist, professor, and author Dr. Wendy Suzuki to explore the science of anxiety, stress, and resilience. Wendy is the author of Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion and Healthy Brain, Happy Life, where she explores how movement, mindfulness, and positive habits can enhance brain function.&nbsp;
Jay and Wendy discuss the physiological effects of chronic stress, how it impacts key brain regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, and why movement, breathwork, and mindfulness are essential for improving brain health. They also examine why so many people ignore their own stress cues and how simple daily habits can rewire the brain for greater well-being.
Wendy opens up about her personal experience with grief, explaining that the flip side of anxiety and grief is deep love. She shares why embracing these emotions, rather than avoiding them, is key to healing. Jay also reflects on his own journey of overcoming anxiety and the mindset shifts that foster growth and resilience.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Through Breathwork
How to Use Movement to Improve Brain Health
How to Identify Your Personal Stress Cues
How to Build Resilience After Trauma
How to Create a Morning Routine for Mental Clarity
How to Foster Meaningful Social Connections for Brain Health
Instead of letting stress and anxiety control you, start taking small, intentional steps to rewire your mind for resilience, clarity, and joy.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe&nbsp;<a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">here</a>.
Join Jay for his first ever, On Purpose Live Tour!&nbsp;<a href="http://jayshetty.me/tour">Tickets</a> are on sale now. Hope to see you there!
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:11 Get to Know the Brain's Potential
02:10 What Makes a Healthy Brain?
04:35 The Complexity of the Brain
06:12 Scientific Difference Between Anxiety and Stress
09:42 Breathing Techniques for Anxiety
15:36 The Dangers of Chronic Stress
17:34 Protect Your Brain from Stress and Anxiety
19:38 What's Your Morning Routine?
21:39 Exercise Promotes Better Brain Function
23:36 Staying Focused Takes Effort
26:34 Start Small to Build a Habit
28:38 Everyday Anxiety Versus Anxiety Disorder
33:05 How to Look at Anxiety Differently
36:24 Approaching Grief with Positivity
40:03 How Resilient is the Brain?
42:57 Emotional Trauma&nbsp;
45:19 Can We Resilience Against Trauma?
47:29 The Joy Conditioning
52:32 The Classic Growth Mindset
57:13 What Happens in the Brain During Healing&nbsp;
01:00:20 The 5 Pillars of Better Brain Health
01:05:48 Find a Natural Place of Community Gathering
01:07:43 Develop the Love for Learning
01:11:37 Your Brain is Beautiful
01:14:04 Does Positive Affirmation Work?
01:15:05 4 Things That Make Memories Stick
01:19:35 How to Strengthen Your Memory
01:20:47 Wendy on Final Five&nbsp;
Episode Resources:
Wendy Suzuki | <a href="https://www.wendysuzuki.com/">Website</a>
Wendy Suzuki | <a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/138185675@N06/">Flickr</a>
Wendy Suzuki | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wendy.suzuki/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;
Wendy Suzuki | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/WendyASuzuki">Facebook</a>&nbsp;
Wendy Suzuki | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-suzuki-5a509411">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-Anxiety-Harnessing-Misunderstood-Emotion-ebook/dp/B08VJMHJKD?ref_=ast_author_dp&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8rNcPpqUcZH_QEGlyHWphmP7UEtK79vokFjR75uozplOJHhBMwFu9NnYhLNQbrLikUv8LhU9agNb392eGeiNFw.rutnADQ7UmXxIyK_Nelkl4oYHZWi3jwEXlJpWrlVg-U&amp;dib_tag=AUTHOR">Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion</a>

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

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My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

Wendy Suzuki: 2 Powerful Tools To Use When You Feel Stressed Out (This Will Lower Your Anxiety in 1 Minute) 

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