EP245: Transforming Worry and Anxiety with Luana Marques

EP245: Transforming Worry and Anxiety with Luana Marques

Author: Kristen Manieri May 23, 2023 Duration: 52:21

This week I'm joined by Dr. Luana Marques, an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard University, to discuss her book, Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power. After decades of research, teaching, and clinical practice, Dr. Luana understands anxiety, including the thinking patterns that can leave us feeling tense, anxious, and worried. Bold Move is a book designed to offer tried and tested methods to break out of thinking pattern ruts and fuel the courage to create a more confident and meaningful life. 

 

Guest Bio

Dr. Luana Marques is an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard University, founder and director of Community Psychiatry PRIDE at Massachusetts General Hospital, which brings clinical and training initiatives to underserved communities, and served as the first Latina president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA).



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Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com 

 

Mentioned in this Episode

 

Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power https://www.amazon.com/Bold-Move-3-Step-Transform-Anxiety/dp/0063277018 

 

Guest's website: https://drluana.com/ 

 

Host Bio

Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me. 

 

Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com 

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In a world that often feels rushed and fragmented, 60 Mindful Minutes offers a space to slow down and reconnect with what matters. Host Kristen Manieri sits down with best-selling authors and thinkers, not for abstract theory, but for practical conversations about weaving intention into the fabric of daily life. This podcast lives at the intersection of science, health, and social connection, exploring how small shifts in awareness can lead to profound changes in our well-being and relationships. Each episode feels like a deep, personal dialogue, where guests share their insights on living with greater consciousness and purpose. You’ll hear tangible ideas for fostering deeper connections with others and with yourself, all grounded in accessible wisdom. The aim is to leave you reflecting on your own patterns and possibilities-questioning how you might engage with the world more fully. By dedicating this time to mindful exploration, the podcast becomes a tool for personal evolution, one thoughtful conversation at a time. Tune in for a consistent source of inspiration that challenges you to examine your habits, your relationships, and your inner landscape, all through the lens of living deliberately.
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