Akshay Nanavati: The Neuroscience of Fear
After growing up with drug addictions and experiencing a troubling childhood, Akshay Nanavati joined the Marines and gained the structure his life needed. And while he was in the Marines and afterward, he began to...
After growing up with drug addictions and experiencing a troubling childhood, Akshay Nanavati joined the Marines and gained the structure his life needed. And while he was in the Marines and afterward, he began to learn more and more about fear and how it affects people and their functionality. This discovery and wonderment led to Akshay’s invention of “fearvana.” What exactly is that? Let him explain that to you in our latest episode! Akshay discusses the science behind fear and why it’s not something we need to bury or do away with. Take a listen!
Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps Veteran, speaker, adventurer, entrepreneur and author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness. He also created the website feavana.com.
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