Smart Worry
Welcome to Smart Worry, hosted by Valerie Geller and created by Ann Feldman, based on her groundbreaking book, Smart Worry: Calm Actions for a Nervous World.
Worry is a natural human response, but left unchecked, it drains our energy, fuels anxiety, and holds us back from living fully. Smart Worry ...
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Oct. 25, 2026
ANXIETY CLUB
This is the first episode of a series of podcasts based on Ann Feldman's book, Smart Worry: Calm Actions for a Nervous World. What if humor and art hold the key to unmasking our deepest fears? In this premiere episode of Smart Worry, host Valerie Geller takes a deep dive into filmmaker Wendy Lobel’s acclaimed documentary, Anxiety Club. Featuring compelling audio clips from the film alongside Ann Feldman's exclusive interview with Lobel, the episode explores how turning an honest, creative, and