Not many people in the medical world are talking about how being afraid can make us sick—but the truth is that fear, left untreated, becomes a serious risk factor for conditions from heart disease to diabetes to cancer. Now Lissa Rankin, M.D., explains why we need to heal ourselves from the fear that puts our health at risk and robs our lives of joy—and shows us how fear can ultimately cure us by opening our eyes to all that needs healing in our lives. Drawing on peer-reviewed studies and powerful true stories, The Fear Cure presents a breakthrough understanding of fear’s effects and charts a path back to wellness and wholeness on every level. We learn:• How a fearful thought translates into physiological changes that predispose us to illness • How to tell true fear (the kind that arises from a genuine threat) from false fear (which triggers stress responses that undermine health) • How to tune in to the voice of courage inside—our "Inner Pilot Light" • How to reshape our relationship to uncertainty so that it’s no longer something to dread, but a doorway to new possibilities • What our fears can teach us about who we really are At the intersection of science and spirituality, The Fear Cure identifies the Four Fearful Assumptions that lie at the root of all fears—from the sense that we’re alone in the universe to the belief that we can’t handle losing what we love—and shifts them into Four Courage-Cultivating Truths that pave our way to not only physical well-being, but profound awakening. Using exercises from a wide range of mind-body practices and spiritual traditions, Dr. Rankin teaches us how to map our own courage-cultivating journey, write a personalized Prescription for Courage, and step into a more authentic life.

The Fear Cure in 4 Miraculous Steps by Teri Smith-Pickens, tells what happens to a mind already filled with irrational fears and chronic anxiety when it encounters the rational fear of a Pandemic. It unmasks the myth of addictions and gives a deeper understanding of what you face and how to cure it. This prophetic book tells that it is not God’s plan for you to live in your primal brain and remain in bondage to your fears. He wants you to put on your Spiritual anchor which will liberate you from all fears and anxiety and take you out of living in Survival Mode. The Fear Cure is about childhood fears gone awry and teaches parents the restorative qualities of parenting in a new way. Book Review: "Teri Smith-Pickens offers The Fear Cure in 4 steps; come out of denial, surrender - step away from the remote control and give it back to God, replace obsessive-compulsive behaviors (addictions) with a healthy activity until spiritual anchoring comes, and it is time for a Spiritual Reformation - take off the mask and embrace your authentic self. The Fear Cure in 4 Miraculous Steps is a good book to help readers face their childhood irrational fears, live in the present, and let God worry about tomorrow, live each day as if it is the last, and make prayers and meditation their daily routine. The spiritual undertones in the book help readers understand the power of faith and how fear ceases to exist where there is faith." -- Readers Favorite

What is your greatest work-related fear? Losing your job? Not being promoted? Making mistakes? Are you afraid of failure? Success? In this insightful book, trusted consultant Dr. Laurie Cure will challenge you to consider these questions not only for yourself but also from the perspectives of those you lead. The impact of fear in the workplace is not always what we expect; it can be debilitating to individual employees, departments, and entire companies. In sharing the language of fear and stories we can relate to, Dr. Cure explains what drives our fears. It is from that awareness that we can move on. You will learn: -How to decrease fear and still create accountability. -How to help employees and leaders understand the language of fear. -Why organizations are tempted to (and often do) use fear. -What causes people to be afraid in the workplace. -How to understand the context of emotions in our work lives. -How to lead successfully without using fear. -How to promote team building and positive work environments. In Leading without Fear: The Fine Line Between Fear and Accountability, you will understand that you can lead with confidence; you can achieve accountability and you do these things without fear.

You're about to discover a proven strategy on how to overcome your fears, anxieties, and worries for the the rest of your life. Millions of people suffer from their fears and limiting beliefs and throw away their personal and professional success because of these issues. Most people realize how much of a problem this is, but are unable to change their situation, simply because it's been apart of their mindset for so long. The truth is, if you are suffering from limitations because of your fears and haven't been able to change, it's because you are lacking an effective strategy and understanding of where these fears come from and why they are there. This book goes into where fears originate, what goes on in your brain, heart, and body when a fear rises up, and a step-by-step strategy that will help you free yourself from fear and help you take control of your life.

LOS ANGELES TIMES AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER • The powerful memoir of a young doctor and former college athlete diagnosed with a rare disease who spearheaded the search for a cure—and became a champion for a new approach to medical research. “A wonderful and moving chronicle of a doctor’s relentless pursuit, this book serves both patients and physicians in demystifying the science that lies behind medicine.”—Siddhartha Mukherjee, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The Gene David Fajgenbaum, a former Georgetown quarterback, was nicknamed the Beast in medical school, where he was also known for his unmatched mental stamina. But things changed dramatically when he began suffering from inexplicable fatigue. In a matter of weeks, his organs were failing and he was read his last rites. Doctors were baffled by his condition, which they had yet to even diagnose. Floating in and out of consciousness, Fajgenbaum prayed for a second chance, the equivalent of a dramatic play to second the game into overtime. Miraculously, Fajgenbaum survived—only to endure repeated near-death relapses from what would eventually be identified as a form of Castleman disease, an extremely deadly and rare condition that acts like a cross between cancer and an autoimmune disorder. When he relapsed while on the only drug in development and realized that the medical community was unlikely to make progress in time to save his life, Fajgenbaum turned his desperate hope for a cure into concrete action: Between hospitalizations he studied his own charts and tested his own blood samples, looking for clues that could unlock a new treatment. With the help of family, friends, and mentors, he also reached out to other Castleman disease patients and physicians, and eventually came up with an ambitious plan to crowdsource the most promising research questions and recruit world-class researchers to tackle them. Instead of waiting for the scientific stars to align, he would attempt to align them himself. More than five years later and now married to his college sweetheart, Fajgenbaum has seen his hard work pay off: A treatment he identified has induced a tentative remission and his novel approach to collaborative scientific inquiry has become a blueprint for advancing rare disease research. His incredible story demonstrates the potency of hope, and what can happen when the forces of determination, love, family, faith, and serendipity collide. Praise for Chasing My Cure “A page-turning chronicle of living, nearly dying, and discovering what it really means to be invincible in hope.”—Angela Duckworth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grit “[A] remarkable memoir . . . Fajgenbaum writes lucidly and movingly . . . Fajgenbaum’s stirring account of his illness will inspire readers.”—Publishers Weekly

Explains the difference between useful and useless fears and presents an account of behavioral treatments and their scientific bases