The Anxiety Antidote

Tools to Calm the Modern Mind (Beyond the Stigma: Mental Health Myths, Realities, and Recovery)

By: Jorik Malvern

Narrated by: Michelle Peitz

In today’s constantly connected world, it’s no wonder anxiety feels like a default setting. The pings of our phones, the pressures of perfection, the noise of social media, and the endless expectations placed on us—it's enough to make anyone’s mind race. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, restless, tense, or stuck in a loop of “what if” thoughts, you’re far from alone. And more importantly, you're not powerless.

The Anxiety Antidote is your compassionate, practical guide to reclaiming peace of mind—without needing to escape the modern world. Instead of chasing temporary distractions or relying on vague advice to “just relax,” this book equips you with 10 clear, powerful tools rooted in proven techniques. These tools aren't magic pills or abstract theories—they’re real-life strategies you can start using today to soothe anxiety and reconnect with yourself.

Across ten deeply engaging chapters, author Jorik Malven introduces you to practices that are simple enough for beginners yet profound enough to make lasting change. You’ll learn how to:

• Harness the power of your breath to switch off panic and activate calm
• Use mindfulness to anchor yourself in the present and unhook from racing thoughts
• Get moving to shake off stress and reboot your emotional energy
• Express yourself creatively through art, music, or journaling to process your emotions
• Let nature do its work, offering your mind a break through the healing power of the outdoors
• Talk it out and discover how sharing your feelings lightens your emotional load
• Unplug wisely, setting boundaries with screens and social media that support your mental health

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Grounded, Helpful, and So Reassuring

Jorik Malvern does a great job cutting through the noise around anxiety with clear, practical advice that actually feels doable. He doesn’t overcomplicate things — instead, he offers real tools and insights that help you understand what’s going on in your mind and how to work with it, not against it.

Michelle Peitz brings such a calm, steady tone to the narration. Her voice really fits the message — warm, grounded, and never overbearing. She makes the material feel approachable and personal in a way that’s really comforting.

If you’re dealing with anxiety or just trying to better understand your mental health, this audiobook is definitely worth a listen.