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Podcast: The Aging Project
Episode: The Anxiety Epidemic with Jessica Maguire
Description: Anxiety is the leading cause of ill health for Australian women aged 15 to 44. You might say its at epidemic proportions. For those aged 45 to 64, anxiety ranks fourth, with depression close behind in fifth place. These are alarming statistics, and they highlight a critical need for more effective solutions.
We know that traditional approaches like therapy and medication aren’t always the right for everyone, and the numbers reflect that. That’s why we’ve invited Jessica Maguire to introduce us to the vagus nerve and explore how regulating our nervous system can help reduce anxiety and lead to hea...