Most people don’t consider anxiety a gift! In the opening chapters, Ms. Fuchs makes the case that anxiety is an emotion—not a diagnosis. Emotions are a result of something else. When we get angry, something has triggered the anger. When we feel anxious, it’s usually in response to the need for safety. When we feel anxiety, the body is sending us an alert; some-thing needs attention. When we ignore it, our brain and body increase the alert level! In general, our culture is more prone to follow the unspoken rule for dealing with perceived negative emotions; suppress them, distract yourself. Ms. Fuchs is asking us to take a different route and lean into what we’re feeling. She has the E.A.S.E. method (Empower, Accept, Shift, Engage) and walks through the steps. She starts with a nice summary of the neuroscience and the physical responses when we feel anxiety. She also makes a distinction between anxiety and stuck anxiety, along with how it gets ‘stuck.’ In the Shift chapter, she reminds us that ‘what we resist always persists.’ In one of the wrap-up chapters, it says ‘anxiety will keep ringing the alarm until you make changes that help you feel safe.’ Each chapter ends with a few suggestions for reflection or journaling. Mid-book, there are some practical details and suggestions, a few client stories, and some thoughtful ways to address anxiety. She is also an advocate for getting professional help; we don’t have to take this journey alone! Recommended – CMW