296. Navigating Psychological Avoidance: A Conversation With Dr. Luana Marques

Many of us feel stuck when we experience the discomfort of anxiety. But ironically, it’s not the anxiety itself that keeps us stuck, it’s what we do when we’re anxious that keeps us in the cycle of anxiety and inaction — aka psychological avoidance. This week on the podcast we’re digging deep into the brain with Dr. Luana Marques, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of Bold Move. We’ll discuss the three skills you can use to move through psychological avoidance, why aligning with our values can be difficult for women because of the way we were socialized, and how to know if you’re thinking clearly or if your brain has been hijacked by your amygdala.Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/296Mentioned in this episode:🎉 My Birthday Flash Sale Is Coming — Get On the List!Every year on my birthday, I give YOU a present — a flash sale on your first month inside The Feminist Self-Help Society, my flagship coaching membership. The sale only runs April 24–26, so this is your official heads up. If you want in, make sure you’re on the list. 👉 Go to schoolofnewfeministthought.com/list-podcast or text your email to +1 (347) 997-1784 with the code word LIST and I’ll send you a reminder when the doors open. Don’t miss it — I only do this once a year!Bday Sale Waitlist