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Overcome Fear and Live Courageously What if fear wasn't something to conquer—but something to work with? In this episode of A New Direction we go deep into the science of fear, courage, and personal transformation with Dr. Mary Poffenroth, author of the groundbreaking book "Brave New You: Strategies, Tools, and Neurohacks to Live More Courageously Every Day." Whether you're stuck in a rut, chasing a dream, or just trying to move forward in uncertain times, this conversation is for YOU. Dr. Poffenroth isn't just an expert in fear science—she's a fearless guide helping people navigate the chaos of life with tools rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and practical action. In this episode, she'll share powerful insights into why we freeze, procrastinate, or self-sabotage—and how to hack those patterns for lasting courage. Expect real talk, eye-opening research, and stories that will make you rethink what it means to be brave. Join me, Coach Jay, as I bring energy, curiosity, and sharp questions that drive the kind of conversations that stick with you long after the show ends. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, student, or simply human, this live episode will leave you feeling energized and equipped to take bolder steps in your own life. So get ready to challenge your limits, rewire your mindset, and discover a braver version of yourself. This is more than a podcast—it's a push toward the life you've been waiting to claim. Dr. Poffenroth's book, "Brave New You: Strategies, Tools, and Neurohacks to Live More Courageously Every Day" is one of the most insightful books on fear and living courageously I have read. The book looks at both the biological view of fear and courage as well as the psychological aspects as well. Dr. Poffenroth gives us a friendly overview of our brain and some of the structures that contribute to our fear. She deals with the social influences, and the individual and historical influences that contribute to living with and dealing with fear. The best part of Brave New You is how she helps live more bravely and courageously.  Will it take effort on our part...absolutely.  Is it going to be a journey...of course. But as Dr. Poffenroth describes, we all have the capability of living a life of courage. Rather than running from fear, we can live with it, we can move through life courageously.  We can become more adept at the skills necessary to live a life without fearing fear. Her RAIN method is brilliant!  It is elegantly simple, and if you will practice it, the results will show. Great book, get yourself a copy Brave New You by clicking here. Please support our sponsors of A New Direction: Enhance Your Audiobook Experience with Zoundy! If you're an author or narrator looking to produce high-quality audiobooks with ease, Zoundy is the ultimate tool you need. Designed specifically for audiobook creation, Zoundy delivers crystal-clear sound, seamless editing capabilities, and professional-grade production tools—all in one intuitive platform. Whether you're recording your own book or refining your narration, Zoundy ensures every word is heard with perfection. And here's the best part: As a listener of A New Direction, you get an exclusive deal! Head over to zoundy.com/jay and use the code JAY25 at checkout to unlock special savings on your audiobook production. Don't settle for anything less than studio-quality sound—power up your audiobook journey today with Zoundy! and Linda Craft Team, Realtors, fully locally owned and operated, and unaffiliated with any national brand for more than 40 years have developed relationships with the worlds best real estate professionals to help people like you have an amazing experience when it come to selling their home or buying a new one. So if you are looking to connect with the best person in your area…why not start with Linda Craft & Team, Realtors drive on over to www.LindaCraft.com

Welcome to another enlightning episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD!This week, I delve into the intricacies of fear and courage with my guest, Mary Poffenroth. During this discussion about navigating the fear of change, especially relevant for graduate students and early-career professionals facing uncertainty about the future, Mary shares her rich experiences, from studying at Imperial College London to her groundbreaking work on fear and bravery, which has graced the pages of major publications like Forbes, Time, and National Geographic. In this episode, you'll discover practical "neurohacks" designed to help manage fear and anxiety—tools that are accessible to everyone, whether you're dealing with stage fright or the unpredictability of the job market. Additionally, Mary emphasizes the importance of face-to-face networking, finding your niche, and the often misunderstood relationship between fear and courage.Tune in to hear actionable insights, gripping personal stories, and how you, too, can reframe challenges as growth opportunities, all while making fear a less taboo subject. Whether you're navigating academic pressures or career transitions, this episode offers invaluable advice on building resilience and embracing change. Dr. Mary Poffenroth is a scientist, professor, and fear expert who has spent her career researching how we can all live more courageously, every day. From being adopted at birth to being the first – and only – family member to attend college to her first day at NASA and beyond, Mary has dedicated her life to understanding how best to do scary things. Her work has been featured in publications such as Forbes, TIME, Science, TED, Entrepreneur, the Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS Magazine, and Fast Company. Mary has three master's degrees (biology, psychology, science communication) and a PhD in psychology. Mary shares some of her best stories and strongest courage building, fear fighting neurohacks in her book Brave New You (Hachette, October 2024). What we covered in the interview:

Poffenroth outlines the physiological triggers for these kinds of fears—often set off by problems in the world around us—and then offers an array of tools to manage them. Think of this book as a Shadow Work Journal but built from personal experience and years of multidisciplinary research, with science-based, proven strategies for charting a course through tough inner challenges.The mental health crisis is upon us: A recent study from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) found that anxiety rates have increased threefold since 2019 while rates of depression have grown fourfold. One cause of the underlying crisis: fear. Because we're not adapted to managing lingering fears, we do it all wrong, allowing them to damage us physically and emotionally. Poffenroth reveals that the answer is not to become fearless, or treat fear as a private, disgraceful moral failing, but to unlock one's inner bravery with a deeper understanding about the nature of our fears. Poffenroth suggests doing this by way of “neurohacks,” or surprisingly easy-to-use tools for living with our fears. Because our brains are not fixed but capable of immense change and growth, neurohacks work like cheat codes that help us update and refresh how we think, feel, and behave in response to life's stressors. For example, Poffenroth created the RAIN method—which stands for Recognize, Assign, Identify, and Navigate—based on her own and other's research as a fully accessible, easy-to-remember (and use!) framework to deal with everyday fear and includes multiple coping skills so that it is customizable for each person's unique brain. The first three steps are about observing, articulating, and classifying physical (biological reactions) and emotional experiences, while the last uses neurohacks to navigate through the discomfort. BRAVE NEW YOU helps readers chart a path to navigate today's most common fears, serving as a compass to help navigate the turbulent waters of worry, unease, and panic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Dr Poffenroth outlines the physiological triggers for these kinds of fears—often set off by problems in the world around us—and then offers an array of tools to manage them. Think of this book as a Shadow Work Journal but built from personal experience and years of multidisciplinary research, with science-based, proven strategies for charting a course through tough inner challenges.The mental health crisis is upon us: A recent study from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) found that anxiety rates have increased threefold since 2019 while rates of depression have grown fourfold. One cause of the underlying crisis: fear. Because we're not adapted to managing lingering fears, we do it all wrong, allowing them to damage us physically and emotionally. Poffenroth reveals that the answer is not to become fearless, or treat fear as a private, disgraceful moral failing, but to unlock one's inner bravery with a deeper understanding about the nature of our fears. Poffenroth suggests doing this by way of “neurohacks,” or surprisingly easy-to-use tools for living with our fears. Because our brains are not fixed but capable of immense change and growth, neurohacks work like cheat codes that help us update and refresh how we think, feel, and behave in response to life's stressors. For example, Poffenroth created the RAIN method—which stands for Recognize, Assign, Identify, and Navigate—based on her own and other's research as a fully accessible, easy-to-remember (and use!) framework to deal with everyday fear and includes multiple coping skills so that it is customizable for each person's unique brain. The first three steps are about observing, articulating, and classifying physical (biological reactions) and emotional experiences, while the last uses neurohacks to navigate through the discomfort. BRAVE NEW YOU helps readers chart a path to navigate today's most common fears, serving as a compass to help navigate the turbulent waters of worry, unease, and panic.BRAVE NEW YOU is A groundbreaking guide to understanding anxiety, stress, and other everyday fears that hold us back—complete with step-by-step instructions for managing those fears and living a fuller, happier life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

What is fear? Is fear different than anxiety? What about the link between fear and stress? We discuss all of that today with our amazing guest biopsychologist Mary Poffenroth. She seriously blows my mind and you will enjoy this episode so much! Follow Mary here: https://www.instagram.com/marypoffenroth/ https://twitter.com/MaryPoffenroth Produced by Brett Kibbler.

Mary Poffenroth is a biology lecturer and fear researcher for San Jose State University. In addition to contributing to Science magazine, Forbes, TEDx and SXSW, she advises growth driven individuals and organizations on how to use science to transform their relationship with fear to improve strategic decision making and increase creativity while cultivating more authentic communications.   Mary, a Salzburg Global Fellow and first generation college student, holds two masters degrees, one in biology and the other in science communication from Imperial College London, and will be completing her PhD in Media Psychology in 2020. She is the author of Write Present Create: Science Communication for Undergraduates and has taught nearly 20,000 students both in person and online since 2007. She began her research career in astrophysiology at NASA Ames Research Center Moffet Field in 1999 and now focuses her research on the intersection of fear science, communication, and personal/social change.   Her interview about Fearology that was featured on one of my favorite podcasts, Ologies was named by Time Magazine as a top podcast and recommended that episode specifically.   In This Episode We Talk About: What is fear from a scientific perspective? Why being fearless is detrimental to your life goals. What to do when you have fear about the coronavirus. The different types of fear. The scientific steps you can take to deal with your fears. Why stress is killing you. Show Notes: Time's 50 Best Podcasts To Listen to Now Marry Poffenroth Website  Marry Poffenroth Instagram Mary Poffenroth YouTube Connect with Awaken and Align: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it.  Subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Your rating and review help more people discover it! Follow on Instagram @awakenandalign and let me know your favorite guests, lessons or any show requests.

Julie and Casey talk with Fear expert Mary Poffenroth about her work as a fear researcher and science communicator - and try very hard not to fangirl too much. After discovering Mary on one of our favorite podcasts (Ologies with Alie Ward) we have been quietly (gently, classily) social media stalking her for some time now.  We were thrilled when she agreed to talk to us about all things fear: its origin, how it manifests, and what we can do about it...because fear ain't a stop sign. TOP TAKEAWAYS Fear is a primal response that our bodies need to survive. You cannot "Crush" or "Dominate" or "Eliminate" fear. Fictional fear (fear of things that are not direct physical danger to us) generally gain power by the stories we tell ourselves about our experiences. We live in a culture that glamorizes stress and denigrates fear.  Yet, they are the same thing. Mary is launching a FREE course on identifying and working with your fear.  Check it out! https://www.marypoffenroth.com/hello Mary Poffenroth is a biology lecturer and fear researcher for San Jose State University. In addition to contributing to Science magazine, Forbes, TEDx and SXSW, she advises growth driven individuals and organizations on how to use science to transform their relationship with fear to improve strategic decision making and increase creativity while cultivating more authentic communications. Mary, a Salzburg Global Fellow and first generation college student, holds two masters degrees, one in biology and the other in science communication from Imperial College London, and will be completing her PhD in Media Psychology in 2020. She is the author of Write Present Create: Science Communication for Undergraduates and has taught nearly 20,000 students both in person and online since 2007. She began her research career in astrophysiology at NASA Ames Research Center Moffet Field in 1999 and now focuses her research on the intersection of fear science, communication, and personal/social change. www.marypoffenroth.com  See her TedX talk here.

FEAR. Anxiety. Stress. Dread. It's all the same dang thing, as it turns out. Biologist and fear expert Mary Poffenroth is back to answer your questions in Part 2 of the encore presentation that's been one of the most helpful interviews of ol' Alie Ward's life. Learn how super successful people approach fear, Mary’s scariest hour, plus answers to all of your questions about night terrors, self-spookery, sharks' bad PR image to how likely it is that a snake will bite your butt. Plus: the best thing about following your passions in life. If this episode helped you at all, consider telling friends about it so we can all get over being chicken sh*ts and, as Mary would say "die with great stories." For more info on Mary Poffenroth, see: MaryPoffenroth.com, her Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. More links up at alieward.com/ologies/fearology Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: alieward.com/ologies-extras Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologies OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS! Follow twitter.com/ologies or instagram.com/ologies Follow twitter.com/AlieWard or instagram.com/AlieWard Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris Theme song by Nick Thorburn Support the show.

Every day, your brain tries to save your life by being terrified. Thanks, brain! Also, calm the f*ck down, brain. In 2018, Alie hunted down Mary Poffenroth, an expert in the biological and sociological causes/effects of fear -- and it is riveting. This December, Time Magazine named Ologies a top podcast and recommended this episode specifically. Plus it just so happens that there was an administrative snafu with the podcast network and we're not supposed to have new episodes for two weeks, so enjoy this encore of a truly life changing episode. This actual FEAROLOGIST (which is a real word) talks about how fear is literally killing you, the difference between stress and fear, how to get along with your co-workers, friends, or partner better, and how to talk to your brain when it has needlessly pulled the fire alarm. Part 1 of a 2-part series that will honestly change your life.  For more info on Mary Poffenroth, see: MaryPoffenroth.com, her Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. More links up at alieward.com/ologies/fearology Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: alieward.com/ologies-extras Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologies OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS! Follow twitter.com/ologies or instagram.com/ologies Follow twitter.com/AlieWard or instagram.com/AlieWard Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris Theme song by Nick Thorburn Support the show.

Welcome to The Modern Alchemist where we merge strategy with human consciousness to help you live your definition of Abundance and Success.  I'm your host, Loren Trlin – the Modern Alchemist.  Joining me on today's episode is Joining me on today's episode is Mary Poffenroth, a biology lecturer and fear researcher for San Jose State University. In addition to contributing ... Read More The post Overcoming Fear with Mary Poffenroth appeared first on Loren Trlin.

Using her work and research in the area of the Biology of Fear, Mary Poffenroth teaches people, especially scientific researchers, techniques to be able to communicate their findings to the public in an accessible way. Here is an infographic that shows her 3 steps for neutralizing fear: https://www.marypoffenroth.com/infographic Website:https://www.marypoffenroth.com Twitter: @marypoffenroth IG: @marypoffenroth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marypoffenroth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marypoffenroth Our next story will be Everfair by Nisi Shawl. It is more than likely available at your local library. It is also available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

Mary Poffenroth - an academic, researcher, and speaker on the subject took some time out of her day to speak to the world on the subject of fear. Her studies have also been presented during a Ted Talk. This is a great episode for entrepreneurs, athletes, and anyone who wants to pursue a dream, but something is "stopping them." And sometimes it is even yourself. Mary Poffenroth also shares some great thoughts including: 1) Perception of fear: what it is and what it is not 2) Dispelling the myth of being fearless 3) The strategies she has developed and studied to help others overcome fears. Note that these are not "clinical" strategies or discussions related to deep-rooted phobias and such. Poffenroth specifically evaluates the fears that we face in everyday life that might cause us to be less than our most capable selves. She also shares a great graphic with us on her website that you can use and keep on your phone to help you manage obstacles. ==> Click here to check it out https://www.marypoffenroth.com/infographic Disclaimer: This podcast is not related to TED Talk and the images related to TED Talk belong solely to TED Talk. Although the interviewee has presented at TED --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strategic-possibilities/support

Are you hiding your creativity because you are afraid of what people will say? Whether you pre-judge your creative work as simply "not good enough." Or you are afraid your work is too different and it will be rejected ... and the YOU'D be rejected! Whatever it might be, you can blame fear. Fear, one of our most basic human emotions, keeps us safe but can also really get in the way of our success. When we're in the throws of even a mild fear response, the intellectual part of our brain where all our brilliant thoughts and ideas come from shuts down as we go into survival mode. Join university professor and fear researcher Mary Poffenroth as she shares her neuro-driven strategies for moving through fear, in the moment, so you can get to those witty come backs and strategic decisions faster and with more precision. The Ted Talk That Inspired This About Mary Poffenroth Mary Poffenroth is a biology lecturer and fear researcher for San Jose State University. She began her research career in physiology at NASA Ames Research Center Moffet Field before teaching nearly 20,000 students both in person and online since 2007. In addition to contributing to Science magazine, Forbes, TEDx and SXSW, she advises growth driven individuals and organizations on how to use science to transform their relationship with fear to improve strategic decision making, retain top talent, and cultivate more authentic communications.

Learn about a quantum physics quirk that might mean you can change the past; how a bite from a lone star tick could make you allergic to red meat; and a fear researcher’s three-step RIA method you can use to control your fears. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: A Quirk of Quantum Physics Might Mean You Can Change the Past The Bite of a Lone Star Tick Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat Use the RIA Method to Control Your Fears Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-survey If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!

We’re breaking down the pros and cons associated with society’s obsession with supplements and vitamins. How do you decide whether or not you need to take them? (Disclaimer: Consult a medical professional if you're trying new supplements and vitamins!) Queen Speaking: Planning your ultimate, stress-free vacation (http://www.queenspeaking.com/26) Ologies Podcast: Fearology Pt. 1 (FEAR) with Mary Poffenroth (https://podtail.com/en/podcast/ologies/fearology-pt-1-fear-with-mary-poffenroth/) Shine: The First-Ever Self-Care Atlas: How People in 50 Countries Find Zen (https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/the-atlas-of-self-care-how-people-in-50-countries-take-care-of-themselves/) Bon Appetit: Ashwagandha Couldn't Cure My Burnout Lifestyle—Here's What Did (https://www.bonappetit.com/story/ashwagandha-stress) Integrative Nutrition (https://www.integrativenutrition.com/) Mackenzie’s Table: Supplements 101 (https://mackenziestable.com/blog/supplements-101) WebMD: Getting Too Much of Vitamins And Minerals (https://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/effects-of-taking-too-many-vitamins#1) Eat Right: Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements: Do You Need to Take Them? (https://www.eatright.org/food/vitamins-and-supplements/dietary-supplements/vitamins-minerals-and-supplements-do-you-need-to-take-them) Care/of (https://takecareof.com/) Well + Good (https://www.wellandgood.com/?s=supplements) National Institutes of Health (https://ods.od.nih.gov/HealthInformation/DS_WhatYouNeedToKnow.aspx) Shape: 5 Pro Tips for Buying Herbal Medicine (https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/5-pro-tips-buying-herbal-medicine) GQ: The Vitamin Supplement Craze Is Mostly Hogwash (https://www.gq.com/story/vitamin-supplement-trend-is-mostly-bad)

FEAR. Anxiety. Stress. Dread. It's all the same dang thing, as it turns out. Biologist and fear expert Mary Poffenroth is back for Part 2 of what has been one of the most helpful interviews of ol' Alie Ward's life. Learn how super successful people approach fear, Mary’s scariest hour, plus answers to all of your questions about night terrors, self-spookery, sharks' bad PR image to how likely it is that a snake will bite your butt. Plus: the best thing about following your passions in life. If this episode helped you at all, consider telling friends about it so we can all get over being chicken sh*ts and, as Mary would say "die with great stories." For more info on Mary Poffenroth, see: MaryPoffenroth.com, her Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologies OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes! Follow @Ologies on Twitter or Instagram Follow @AlieWard on Twitter or Instagram Support the show.

Every day, your brain tries to save your life by being terrified. Thanks, brain! Also, calm the f*ck down, brain. Alie hunted down Mary Poffenroth, an expert in the biological and sociological causes/effects of fear and it is riveting. This real life FEAROLOGIST (which is a real word) talks about how fear is literally killing you, the difference between stress and fear, how to get along with your co-workers, friends, or partner better, and how to talk to your brain when it has needlessly pulled the fire alarm. Part 1 of a 2-part series that will honestly change your life. For more info on Mary Poffenroth, see: MaryPoffenroth.com, her Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologies OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes! Follow @Ologies on Twitter or Instagram Follow @AlieWard on Twitter or Instagram Support the show.