Death comes to all of us. Most of us fear it and our anxiety about death and dying stops us from thinking about it and talking about it. Would having more courage in the face of this universal human life passage help us die better deaths and live better lives? It seems appropriate in this last episode of our exploration of anxiety and courage to talk openly about the life experience that scares us most.  End of life doula Anna Ledgard joins The Anxiety Advantage host Yang-May Ooi  to talk about Anxiety and Courage in the Face of Death.    Anxiety and Courage in the Face of ..read more

Retirement can be a daunting prospect for many of us. It is a time that reminds us that we are growing older. The monthly salary we have been used to suddenly stops. We have to find another purpose and maybe even reflect on our identity once our career and job titles fall away. How can we navigate the anxiety that comes with retiring from the working lives we have known for many decades? Retirement coach, Liz Watt, joins podcast host Yang-May Ooi  in this episode of The Anxiety Advantage to explore how retirement can be a time for regeneration and vitality. Anxiety and Retirement  ..read more

Can anxiety help us perform at the highest level? When is it a hindrance - and when is it a help? Former opera singer, Jane Cammack, joins writer and podcaster Yang-May Ooi to talk about nerves, anxiety and singing and what we can learn from the world of opera performance to channel performance anxiety.   – Please note I am not an expert on anxiety. I have no medical or therapy-type qualifications. I am a writer - and like many people, I have struggled with anxiety. My purpose in these podcasts is to explore with curiosity how these very human feelings affect all our lives. Views ..read more