In this episode, we interview Dr. Gigi Langer, author of '50 Ways to Worry Less Now.' We discuss the importance of mental wellness, reducing stigma, and raising funds for individuals in need of treatment. Dr. Langer shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding peace through honesty, empowerment, and changing negative thought patterns. We also explore the power of gratitude, appreciating beauty, and using tools like meditation and energy healing to rewire the brain and find inner peace.

 In this conversation, we discuss the importance of taking responsibility for our thoughts and the content of our thoughts. We explore various tools and modalities for worry reduction and personal growth, emphasizing the need for commitment and practice. We also touch on the fear of growth and how it can hold us back from living our best lives. Gigi shares insights from her books, '50 Ways to Worry Less Now' and 'Love More Now: Facing Life's Challenges with an Open Heart'.

About the author:

Dr. Gigi Langer. Gigi has earned a Ph.D. in Psychological Studies in Education and an MA in Psychology from Stanford University. Gigi has co-authored five books for educators and written hundreds of articles on professional growth, leading to a successful career. However, she has also faced several personal challenges, such as failed relationships, codependency, and addiction, which she has bravely overcome. Her two books, Worry Less Now and Love More Now, offer guidance on freeing oneself from worry and fear, and how to connect with the wisdom of our true selves during difficult times.

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Angela Gill Nelms is a co-founder and CEO of Recovery Advocate Network, a non-profit that focuses on mental wellness. Her primary objectives include educating individuals on what wellness truly means, eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health, and helping those who require treatment to find the financial resources to live their best lives.

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Key Takeaways:

• Mental wellness should be taken as seriously as physical health.
• Reducing stigma around mental health is crucial for creating a supportive society.
• Honesty and self-awareness are essential for personal growth and overcoming challenges.
• Changing negative thought patterns and rewiring the brain can lead to inner peace.
• Practices like gratitude, appreciating beauty, meditation, and energy healing can help in finding peace and happiness. Taking responsibility for our thoughts is key to finding happiness and peace.
• There are various tools and modalities available for worry reduction and personal growth.
• Commitment and practice are necessary for lasting change and growth.
• The fear of growth can hold us back from living our best lives.
• All is well, even in challenging times.