Anxiety as a Signal and Not a Problem with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary
Anxiety as a Signal and Not a Problem with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary  
Podcast: Dealing with Feeling
Published On: Thu Jan 22 2026
Description: What if anxiety isn't something to eliminate, but a signal calling you forward? In this episode of Dealing With Feelings, Marc Brackett sits down with psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary to rethink anxiety as information — and learn how to work with it instead of fighting it. In this conversation, we cover: Anxiety as uncertainty between present reality and future possibilities The difference between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorders Why avoidance makes anxiety worse and how facing it builds resilience How to leverage anxiety for growth, creativity, and achievement Parenting through anxiety with fewer checklists and more presence About Tracy: Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary is a psychologist, neuroscientist, and author of Future Tense: Why Anxiety Is Good for You (Even Though it Feels Bad). Links + Resources: Tracy website & Book: https://www.tracydennistiwary.com Connect with Marc Brackett: Instagram: https://instagram.com/marc.brackett X: https://x.com/marcbrackett Facebook: https://facebook.com/drmarcbrackett LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drmarcbrackett Website: https://marcbrackett.com Dr. Marc Brackett's Books: Permission to Feel Dealing with Feeling Explore Marc Brackett's work at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, where he serves as founding director, and learn more about RULER—an evidence-based, systemic approach to SEL developed at Yale that supports leaders, educators, students, and families in building emotional intelligence and creating healthier school climates. A special thank you to the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence for supporting this webcast. I also want to thank Oji Life Lab for their generous support. Visit https://ojilifelab.com and use promo code DEALINGWITHFEELINGS to save 25%.