Gabby Bernstein is a #1 New York Times best-selling author and she just released her latest book, Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace. In today’s episode, she opens up about what inspired this book, the work and healing that took place in order for her to write it and the life changing therapeutic processes that have helped her along the way.    She offers guidance for the anxiety that I’m personally working through currently and her top advice for people who are struggling with the same. We also address the stigma around postpartum depression and antidepressants. Talking with Gabby always feels like wrapping up in a warm blanket, so listen in to hear more about our honest conversation about mental health.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Looking closely at our wounds and triggers to understand our behaviors  Who the book is meant for  The frantic energy and anxiety that I’ve been dealing with lately  The connection between anxiety and depression  Therapeutic practices with a spiritual foundation  The role that our support systems play in our healing  How to discover your purpose  The shame and fear around mental health medication    RESOURCES Purchase Gabby's new book, Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace, on Amazon.  Listen to EmpowerHER, a podcast hosted by Kacia Fitzgerald that's all about cutting through the BS fluff to have honest, and entertaining real talk conversations about life, business and relationships. Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH GABBY Follow Gabby: @gabbybernstein  Check out her YouTube channel: Gabby Bernstein  Visit her website: gabbybernstein.com Listen to Dear Gabby   CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business   ABOUT GABBY For over sixteen years, Gabby Bernstein has been transforming lives—including her own. The #1 New York Times best-selling author has penned nine books, including The Universe Has Your Back, Super Attractor, and her latest, Happy Days. In her weekly podcast, Dear Gabby, she offers up real-time coaching, straight talk, and conversations about personal growth and spirituality with unique and inspiring guests. What started as hosting intimate conversations with twenty people in her New York City apartment, Gabby has grown into speaking to tens of thousands in sold-out venues throughout the world.  Gabby was featured on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday as a “next-generation thought leader.” The Oprah Winfrey Network chose Gabby to be part of the “SuperSoul 100,” a dynamic group of trailblazers whose vision and life’s work are bringing a higher level of consciousness to the world. The New York Times identified Gabby as “a new role model.” She co-hosted the Guinness World Records’ largest guided meditation with Deepak Chopra, and appears regularly as an expert on TODAY and Good Morning America, among other publications. She connects with her community through her books, her Miracle Membership, and her podcast Dear Gabby. To learn more about Gabby, visit gabbybernstein.com.