In this episode we discuss the benefits of exercise for someone struggling with worry, anxiety or depression.

We also interview Tracy Shawn, author of 'The Grace of Crows.'  The book tells the story of a woman's journey to gain insight into her strange fears and the power to overcome her severe anxiety. 

The Grace of Crows has won the Jack Eadon Award for the Best Book in Contemporary Drama.  It has also won the second place Award in General Fiction with Readers Views and Runner-Up Award in General Fiction with the Great NorthWest Book Festival.

Tracey can be reached:
    Online: www.tracyshawn.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/tracyshawnauthor
    Twitter: @TracyShawn

We discuss some work from the great resources on www.depressionanxietydiet.com

We review The Happiness Effect (click for view).

Spotlight Organization: Beyondblue - www.beyondblue.org.au

In this episode we discuss 14 different ways to help someone who is struggling with worry, anxiety or depression.

We discuss work from: 

• Deborah Serani, PsyD, (@DeborahSerani). Her book Living With Depression can be found on Amazon by clicking the link HERE. 
  
• Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. (@mtartakovsky)
  
• Finding Optimism

Spotlight Organization: Help Guide - www.helpquide.org

This episode focuses on How To Get Help.

1. Where should you start? Who do you call?
   
2. Global Hotlines -  Click Here
3. How can you help yourself?
   
4. Jay shares his personal experience of his first visit to the doctor.
   

Spotlight Organization: Depression Alliance -  www.depressionalliance.org 
Spotlight Podcast: The Mental Illness Happy Hour -  www.mentalpod.com 

In this episode we walk through The Conquer Worry Life Purpose Exercise. 

Please download our free worksheet for this exercise and episode. 

We also spotlight The Black Dog Institute.  This organization out of Australia has a website full of amazing resources. Please visit: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

Download the Worksheet: The Conquer Worry Life Purpose Exercise

The first episode of the The Conquer Worry Show features:

1. An overview of the Conquer Worry platforms & resources.
   
2. The history of the Conquer Worry campaign.
3. The long-term vision of the platform.
4. An overview of the Conquer Worry 5 Step Program. 
5. What to expect from future shows.