Stop anxiety before it even begins

In Australia's post-COVID world, many of us are struggling with anxiety. In fact, approximately one in four of us experience challenging anxiety, says Dr Jodie Lowinger, a psychologist, founder of The Anxiety Clinic and author of The Mind Strength Method. In this episode, Dr Jodie talks through anxiety - what it is and how it affects us all. Plus, she shares some excellent mind strengthening exercises to try today.    WANT MORE FROM DR JODIE? To hear today's full interview, where Dr Jodie talks about turning anxiety into a super power, cultivating self awareness and pushing past feelings of worry and fear....search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Dr Jodie’s book The Mind Strength Method: Four steps to curb anxiety, conquer worry & build resilience (Murdoch Books, $32.99) here. Or, via her website, here   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.