Anxiety is not a Death Sentence

Melissa Lewis-Duarte shares her journey from struggling with anxiety and stress to developing a practical five-step framework for stress management and resilience. She discusses the impact of burnout, the challenges of managing anxiety during the pandemic, and the importance of practical, five-minute daily habits for stress management. The conversation also explores the impact of social media on mental health and the need for resilience and self-care in the face of emotionally draining conversations. The conversation covers various topics related to mental health, self-care, personal growth, and breaking the stigma around anxiety. It also delves into the importance of setting boundaries, recognizing triggers, and the power of self-reflection and self-improvement.TakeawaysPractical five-minute daily habits are effective for stress management and resilience.The impact of social media on mental health and the need for resilience and self-care in emotionally draining situations. Setting boundaries is crucial for mental well-beingSelf-reflection and recognizing triggers are important for self-careChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:17 Struggling with Anxiety and Stress Management02:26 Impact of Burnout and Pandemic on Mental Health03:23 Practical Five-Minute Daily Habits for Stress Management06:05 Development of the Five-Step Framework07:28 Physical Techniques for Stress and Anxiety Management08:57 Cognitive Techniques for Stress and Anxiety Management10:36 Emotional Techniques for Stress and Anxiety Management12:26 Purposeful Techniques for Stress and Anxiety Management13:45 Organizational Techniques for Stress and Anxiety Management15:39 Impact of Social Media on Mental Health and Resilience19:26 Building Resilience and Self-Care39:43 The Song of Mental Health and Breaking Stigma"If you want to try it, go to or click the link, api.psychpal.ca/try?ref=pete or use code PETE at checkout for 20% off."Melissa links:https://www.facebook.com/workingoncalm/https://workingoncalm.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMyfam2Hbm7JwaAftuvqyAhttps://www.instagram.com/workingoncalm/#