Our daily lives are often disrupted by our anxious thoughts. How can we stop our anxiety from being joy’s thief? This week on Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia interviews Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength co-founder Dr. Ashley Smith on the impact of anxiety on daily joy and how we can handle our anxiety.

An inspiring figure overcoming her rare visual impairment, Dr. Ashley Smith is a licensed psychologist, professional speaker, and author of The Way I See It: A Psychologist’s Guide to a Happier Life. She is a sought-after anxiety expert and an outspoken advocate dedicated to changing the way we approach mental health and wellbeing.

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Smith shares her journey in overcoming her anxiety during the development of her rare degenerative retinal disease. She defines anxiety as a false alarm in our fight or flight system. She reveals that behind anxiety, our thalamus and amygdala plays a role in the gap of our feelings and logic affecting cortisol and adrenaline creating the feeling of anxiousness.

Together, Sabrina and Dr. Ashley Smith discuss the different practices and treatments available in handling anxiety as well as Peak Mind - the innovative platform available for individuals and organization to approach mental health and wellbeing and thrive in life. So, whether you’re a business leader, human resources professional, or a diligent employee, tune in to this episode for advice on tackling anxiety and daily bring joy to your life!

Follow Dr. Ashley Smith’s work: Personal website: https://www.drashleysmith.com Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength: www.peakmindpsychology.com

Connect with Dr. Ashley Smith via the following platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drashleysmith/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drashleysmith/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drashleysmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drashleysmith

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