Welcome to the Dr. Gundry Podcast Podcast. Do you ever experience racing thoughts,

restlessness or the feeling of impending doom?

Well, if the answer is yes, you are certainly not alone.

As a matter of fact, feeling this way is extremely common, particularly now.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America,

roughly 40 million adults suffer from anxiety, but very few get the help that they need.

And, you know, let's face it, this worldwide pandemic is not exactly helping our anxiety levels or our depression for that

matter. The good news is being creative and expressing yourself through art and

writing can help reshape your mindset for the better.

And my guest today wants to help.

In a moment I'll speak with Mira Lee Patel.

Mira is a talented artist and author. She's also a columnist at

spirituality and health where she writes and draws about mental health. And she's got a

new book coming out shortly called

Create Your Own Calm, a journal for Quieting Anxiety, a book of beautiful

illustrations, inspirational quotes, and writing exercises.

And she's had many more.

I happen to have been reading, start where you are, so I started where I am.

And it's full of beautiful pictures and some great

inspiration. So on this episode of the Dr. Gondry podcast Mira and I will talk

about how art writing and reflection can help you ease your anxiety

and live a better, more fulfilling life.

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