140: Could Anxiety Be Your Superpower? with Arsalan Monawar

Local guest, Arsalan Monawar, joins me today to share his story with anxiety, explain how anxiety can be your superpower, and dive into the healthy coping strategies that have been effective for him. He also shares some business tips for creative entrepreneurs.

Five natural and healthy coping strategies for anxiety:

1. Mindful meditation
2. Journaling
3. Cold exposure therapy
4. Exercise
5. Intermittent fasting

About Arsalan Monawar:

Arsalan Monawar is the founder of Monawar Studios in Iowa, a creative agency that tells stories through video production. 

He is also a mental health advocate. 

Arsalan is dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental health around the world. He has amassed 5+ million video views through his personal brand dedicated to Anxiety & Mental Health education. 

I’ve been privileged to have had Arsalan take some of my pictures and create my book launch video over five years ago.

In this episode:

• Why there is a stigma around mental health issues in the Pakistani and Indian cultures. (4:13)
• What could happen to you if you hold your anxiety in. (5:48)
• Why it’s best to get a physical examination if you have anxiety symptoms. (10:27)
• Helpful strategies for overcoming anxiety naturally. (23:02)
• Why journaling is effective for overcoming anxiety. (26:55)
• Why it’s essential to stay hydrated. (28:24)
• How cold water helps to overcome symptoms of anxiety. (28:17)
• How exercise works as a natural antidepressant. (30:40)
• How intermittent fasting works to overcome anxiety symptoms. (32:19)
• Some tips for creating a personal brand. (38:25)
• Why should you only surround yourself with those who support you when starting a new venture? (44:54)

Links and resources:

Relative Links for This Show:

Crab mentality video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUQ2WGA8mJQ

Guest Social Media Links::

Instagram (@ArsalanMonawar) 

YouTube.com/ArsalanMonawar: https://www.youtube.com/@MonawarStudiosOfficial

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