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#18 Harnessing Anxious Energy: Life Lessons from Laura Morton
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In this episode of the 'Be the Sun, Not the Salt' podcast, we dive deep into the life and wisdom of Laura Morton, a prolific author and filmmaker, known for her work on the documentary 'Anxious Nation.' With over 22 New York Times bestselling books to her name, Laura shares invaluable insights from her journey as a storyteller, a breast cancer survivor, and a single parent. The discussion unpacks Laura's advocacy for mental health, especially through her documentary, which addresses the rising anxiety among youth and provides tools to manage it. Laura shares personal anecdotes and lessons learned from collaborating with renowned personalities as a ghostwriter, emphasizing the importance of rising up from failures. The conversation stresses the critical role of community and supportive relationships in navigating life's toughest challenges (plus how she’s built her own community), and the idea of surrounding oneself with 'uplifters' instead of energy vampires. This one is a treasure trove of actionable advice and heartfelt stories aiming to inspire and empower listeners to harness their anxious energy for good, and to live a life filled with intentionality and positivity.
Links & Resources
Will Guidara episode of “Be the Sun, Not the Salt”
Intentional Living by John Maxwell
Joan London / Jamie Hess episode of “Be the Sun, Not the Salt”
Why Did I Come Into this Room by Joan London
Bio
Laura Morton is the author of over 60 books and a staggering 22 New York Times bestsellers, with a wide range of celebrities, including, Jennifer Hudson, Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Justin Bieber, the Jonas Brothers, Susan Lucci, Joan Lunden, Melissa Etheridge, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Kathy Ireland and Danica Patrick — just to name a few. She has also written bestselling business books with John Maxwell, Bob Parsons, Dave Liniger, Glenn Stearns and many others.
Laura has been involved in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years as a writer, producer and entrepreneur. Laura co-directed, produced and wrote the award winning documentary, ‘Anxious Nation,’ her first feature, focused on the crisis of anxiety in America, especially its impact on our youth and their families, available for streaming on Amazon, GooglePlay and AppleTV.
To explore the book, or for more episodes, information, tips and tools to live a more heliotropic life, visit us at bethesunnotthesalt.com and find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Laura Morton (00:00:00)
2. Laura's Personal Journey and Insights (00:04:06)
3. Making Anxious Nation & Understanding Anxiety in Youth (00:05:58)
4. How to Help Your Anxious Kids (00:09:59)
5. Why Are We So Anxious Now? (00:11:12)
6. Celebrating Life & Genuine Connection (00:21:09)
7. The Lessons of a Best Selling Ghostwriter (00:30:14)
8. The Four Addictions (00:33:54)
9. Living with Intentionality (00:37:28)
10. Harnessing Anxiety to Create Success (00:40:15)
11. A Personal Breast Cancer Journey (00:48:11)
12. Uplifters: The Power of a Positive Network (00:53:09)
13. Final Reflections and Takeaways (00:56:48)
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