From Survive to Thrive: 3 Powerful Tools to Re-Connect with Your Superpower | Dr Adam Dorsay

***This is a conversation with Dr. Adam Dorsay and he shares how you can find joy and enhance your relationships by following three simple and immediate steps. Adam answers the question, how do I thrive more? Enjoy the full conversation to get inspired to find more joy and improve your connections.***On a podcast that talks a lot about thriving, what do we talk about when people are struggling with surviving?It feels like a break-glass in case of emergency moment where many high-performing, high-agency, purpose-driven, resilient people are feeling overwhelmed, they’re unable to access joy, and they’re tapping out. Whether it’s the move towards authoritarian governments, the worsening climate crisis, the state of the economy, the move away from social justice and increasing divide between ultra-wealthy and shrinking middle class, there’s enough to fill the day with doomscrolling and naval-gazing.We rely on these paragons of resilience in moments like these, but they are getting caught up in this collective amygdala hijack moment too. You can’t change it or actively resist it by staring at a screen; you can’t lift others up by languishing in your threat response. But here’s the thing: You can change it by connecting with yourself in meaning for ways.Since my purpose is to help others unlock their possibilities, I felt the need to speak with someone who can provide powerful guidance and tools to unlock their collective amygdala hijack, and Dr. Adam Dorsay answered the call.Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and executive coach based in Silicon Valley who works with high-performers and professional athletes. Dr. Adam is the host of the award-winning podcast, SuperPsyched. He’s given two highly regarded TEDx Talks and he recently published the bestselling book, “Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love.”Dr. Adam’s superpower is connections, and the first type of connection he shines a light on is connection with oneself. In this conversation, Dr. Adam shares powerful tools for re-connecting with oneself to not only stop the amygdala hijack, but more importantly find balance, find vitality and meaning in life, and get back to thriving. In this episode, Dr. Adam answers the following questions:- How do I stop feeling anxious and overwhelmed?- How do I find more vitality and meaning in like?- How can I help someone who is anxious?- How does my creativity help me with my anxiety?Resources mentioned in the episode: -  Dr. Adam Dorsay: https://dradamdorsay.com/ - Book: “Super Psyched” - Podcast: SuperPsyched - Jess Brain: https://www.thebrainbar.com/  Music in this episode by Ian Kastner."What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/    "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/