The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show

Curiosity, Creativity, and Purpose: Can They Really Defeat Anxiety? | Martha Beck


Listen Later

In this episode, Martha Beck shares how curiosity, creativity, and purpose can help defeat anxiety and transform your life. As a Harvard-educated sociologist, bestselling author, and renowned life coach, Martha has dedicated her career to helping people find their truth and live authentically. Her latest work dives deep into the neuroscience of anxiety and reveals how we can rewire our brains to cultivate creativity and connection.

We discuss how anxiety operates in the brain, why modern life amplifies it, and the surprising ways we can break free by embracing curiosity and creative action. Martha also shares fascinating insights into the brain's left and right hemispheres and how activating the right hemisphere can lead to profound joy and a sense of purpose. Whether you're battling anxiety or looking for new ways to thrive creatively, this conversation is packed with powerful tools and ideas to shift your perspective.

Some highlights we explore:

  • Why "the opposite of anxiety is not calm—it’s creativity."
  • How the left hemisphere creates anxiety loops and the right hemisphere fosters connection.
  • Why modern environments disconnect us from nature and amplify anxiety—and how to reset.

Enjoy!

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Chase Jarvis LIVE ShowBy Chase Jarvis

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

569 ratings


More shows like The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show

View all
Daily Creative with Todd Henry by Todd Henry

Daily Creative with Todd Henry

515 Listeners

Sounds True: Insights at the Edge by Tami Simon

Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

1,842 Listeners

The Rich Roll Podcast by Rich Roll

The Rich Roll Podcast

11,801 Listeners

The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes

The School of Greatness

21,305 Listeners

Good Life Project by Jonathan Fields / Acast

Good Life Project

3,287 Listeners

The One You Feed by Eric Zimmer

The One You Feed

2,501 Listeners

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish by Shane Parrish

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

2,648 Listeners

Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais by Dr. Michael Gervais

Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

1,669 Listeners

10% Happier with Dan Harris by 10% Happier

10% Happier with Dan Harris

12,553 Listeners

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson by Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Forrest Hanson

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

2,481 Listeners

Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert by Elizabeth Gilbert and Maximum Fun

Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert

1,428 Listeners

The Marie Forleo Podcast by Marie Forleo

The Marie Forleo Podcast

1,665 Listeners

The Daily Stoic by Daily Stoic | Backyard Ventures

The Daily Stoic

4,790 Listeners

The Gathering Room Podcast by Martha Beck

The Gathering Room Podcast

658 Listeners

The Midlife Chrysalis by Chip Conley

The Midlife Chrysalis

21 Listeners