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THIS Is What ACTUALLY Fuels Stress! TRUTH About Anxiety, ADHD & Resilience | Dr. Tracey Marks

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Hack Your Happiness
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Dec 11, 2025
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Summary

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stress or stuck in anxious loops, and wondered, “Why am I like this?”, you’re not alone. In this episode with one of the internet’s most trusted psychiatrists reframes anxiety, helps you build resilience, and reveals practical tools anyone can use in minutes. Dr. Tracey Marks is a psychiatrist, bestselling author, and YouTuber whose straight-to-the-point videos have helped millions take control of their mental health. Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Dr. Marks to unpack the real difference between stress and anxiety, why avoidance makes social anxiety grow, and how “body tools” can calm a racing mind when “mind tools” are out of reach. We talk teen/tween mental health post-pandemic, ADHD and attention in a distracted world, building resilience like a brain skill, and the self-awareness habits that make change possible. Get ready to learn: - How to tell if you're experiencing stress vs anxiety. - A toolkit of body & mind tools to use whenever you're stressed or anxious. - Simple exposure ladder to shrink social anxiety without overwhelm. - The ADHD Rundown: All that YOU need to know. - What the non-negotiables of resilience actually are. Whether you’re a teen, a parent, a teacher, or anyone who wants more calm and control, Dr. Marks reminds us that anxiety isn’t something to eliminate, it’s something we can manage, and resilience isn’t a personality trait, it’s a practice. After this episode, you'll be set on your way to have more of both in your life! Explore our website⁠⁠ ⁠Sign Up For Waking Up & Get 30 Days Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Dr. Marks Website Check out Dr. Marks' YouTube channel Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with Harvard stress expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar. In this epi…