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What if anxiety isn’t just a condition—what if it’s your culture?
This week, I sit down with Dr. Martha Beck, and we get real about something that most of us don’t even realize we’re living with every day: anxiety. Not just the clinical kind—but the kind that’s been baked into our lives from childhood, from trauma, from a society that rewards burnout and worships productivity. I brought Martha on because I’ve been doing this work on myself. I’ve been noticing how I’ve lived in a near-constant state of stress, and the truth is, a lot of you are probably wired the same way.
Martha breaks down how anxiety forms, how it’s normalized in our environment, and why it thrives in our left brain—the part obsessed with control and fear. She explains how we mistake anxiety for productivity, and how our bodies carry the toll of it for decades. But here's what blew me away: she shows us how the antidote isn’t force, but curiosity. That if you can activate that right side of the brain, the part that tracks instead of panics, the part that seeks instead of flees, you can start living from peace—and still be successful.
We walked through her Perfect Day visualization technique, talked about accessing creativity through calm, and why kindness—especially toward yourself—is the true starting line for transformation. Not the kind of kindness that coddles you, but the kind that treats your anxious self like a scared horse: steady, soothing, safe. And you’ll hear what happened when I applied these tools myself. I’ve been sharper, more productive, and less exhausted. That’s real.
This episode isn’t just theory—it’s a playbook. I want you to be able to say, “I am meant to live in peace.” And believe it. Because it’s not either peace or productivity—you can have both. You were never meant to grind your way to worth. You were built for joy, creativity, and ease. Let’s start giving ourselves permission to return to that.
Key Takeaways:
- How anxiety becomes “normal” through trauma and culture
- The difference between fear and anxiety—and why it matters
- Why choosing peace doesn’t mean sacrificing success
- Tools like the “Perfect Day” and “Sanity Quilt” to reconnect with purpose
- The role of curiosity in calming anxiety and boosting creativity
- How to talk to yourself like a frightened horse—and why it works
This one’s going to stick with you. Share it with someone who needs peace today. Max out.
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