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Nov 2023
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140. Arash Javanbakht | Afriad

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The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!


In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Dr. Arash Javanbakht author of Afraid


Arash, is an Anxiety and Trauma Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, Public Scholar, Keynote speaker, author, and fear expert.


We had such an incredible time talking with Arash. He shared all about his personal experiences with fear, how he has worked on overcoming them in his life, the role virtual reality will play in overcoming fear, and about his book.


In this episode, you’ll learn about:

- Why you’re afraid

- The importance of fear in your life

- How you can utilize anxiety to work for you instead of against you,

- The mechanisms for overcoming your fear

- How to not fear death


This episode is packed with value and if you’re someone who struggles with anxiety in your life you’ll get a lot out of this conversation.


We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Dr. Arash Javanbakht.

To learn more about Arash and buy his book.

linktr.ee/afraid_book

www.starclab.org



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