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Breaking Anxiety Chains: How Carrie Berk 'Mindfire' Sparks a Mental Health Revolution (and the Art Of Surviving Adulthood) - Meet Carrie Berk

In this insightful episode, we talk with the author of "Mindfire," a compelling exploration of anxiety and adulthood. Carrie Berk opens up about her personal journey with anxiety and how it has influenced her life and perspective. We delve into the inspiration behind "Mindfire," the therapeutic process of writing intimate diary entries, and effective coping mechanisms for managing anxiety. The conversation also touches on the cultural pressures faced by millennials, the importance of self-care, and the power of community in supporting mental health. Whether you're dealing with anxiety or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.

Guest

Carrie Berk https://www.instagram.com/carrieberkk an NYC-based journalist, content creator, and bestselling author.

Her most recent book, My Real-Life Rom-Com, was a Barnes & Noble bestseller and peaked at #1 in the Dating & Intimacy category on Amazon. Berk freelances for several publications, including New York Post, Page Six, HuffPost, Women’s Health, and Newsweek.

Berk is a bestselling children’s book author with twenty-one books to her

credit. She penned her first book, Peace, Love and Cupcakes, in 2012. The

Cupcake Club series went on to publish twelve books (selling over 300,000 copies worldwide), and became an award-winning Off-Broadway show and featured selection in 2017’s New York Musical Festival. Her second series, Fashion Academy, stems

from her passion for fashion. The six-book series also became an Off-Broadway production at Vital Theatre and is currently licensed worldwide by Concord Music Publishing. She also published a three-book series, Ask Emma.She is a verified content creator with 3.8 million followers on TikTok and 880,000 on Instagram, with a combined engagement of more than 100 million.

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast @nbbpodcast