Stress, Anxiety, Sadness, Worry, Grief - Can adults benefit from reading children’s books, especially as they deal with multiple emotions on a personal and professional level. How can young people, especially women deal with anxiety, psychological stress, and vulnerabilities? We continue the #wonderwomen series, with our guest Yamini Vijayan, a writer and editor based in Bangalore. She has worked as a senior editor with Pratham Books, a children's book publishing house, and also set up children's libraries around the country. She is the author of children's books Stage Fright and Your Body is Yours. Peppered with wonderful book recommendations, hear her talk about: (02:00) - Dealing with anxiety and self-consciousness during meetings + overcoming stage fright (06:00) – Off beat careers and social outlook towards them (08:30) – Sadness, Anger, Shame, Guilt and more being distilled in children’s books with hope and messaging + Children’s books for adults (11:00) - Dealing with anxiety and worry- a picture book (13:00) – Dealing with sadness (16:30) – Listening, Empathy and workplace lessons through children’s books (19:30) – Anxiety manifesting itself physically- a personal story (22:00) – Braving anxiety (26:30) - Dealing with feelings especially when they aren’t positive + toxic positivity and unnecessary advice (27:30) – Dealing with self-doubt and social media FOMO   Original Music by Joseph Mc Dade Drop us a note on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter @voice_of_achievers Or write in directly to [email protected] We’re listening to you. Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you’re listening to us! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected].   DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.