Does your dread of a tough conversation stop you from having it altogether? Do you get worried about how an interview might go? Do you procrastinate? All are natural forms of anxiety, but anxiety shouldn't prevent us from living our best lives.

Chico State psychology professor Joel Minden explains a few tactics and reminders to help keep anxiety from taking over. Thanks to our student sound editor, Hayden Duncan, and to Professor Minden.

The intro song is "Look Up" by Aaron Sprinkle. The outro is "Metropolis Daybreak" by Cody Martin.Read a transcript of the episode here: https://today.csuchico.edu/take-action-demand-satisfaction-managing-anxiety/