“In episode 70 on The Red Bra Project we had the privilege to spend some time with Author, Writer, Traveler, Jersey Girl at heart always, Laura Vaisman. We don't mean the fist - pumping kinda Jersey girl, we mean the no bullshit, tell ya how it is, filter free Jersey girl! While Laura like many of us spent the last year at home - this year came for Laura after a decade of traveling, living out of suitcases and starting from a new slate with every new adventure.

While it was an adjustment of course, Laura was grateful to have a home base for a bit and for the time to focus on writing and publishing her second book, Penny Panic A Young Girls Journey with Anxiety. This book was written from a place of warmth, love and understanding as Laura herself used to have debilitating anxiety /panic attacks that she no longer has. Through her own inner work, therapy and learning experiences from travels over the years have led her to gain the confidence in being authentically her.

She wanted to write a relatable and fictional story for teens (and adults) struggling with anxiety that offered a tender story with coping skills. Laura shares with us that she spent the time to do the research to create a book, a tool like no other one she found out there, less intimidating more supportive with a genuine reminder that they are not alone and get through this too, even when it feels absolutely impossible. Laura shares pieces of her personal story with us and we are literally holding onto every word. There are so many facets of Laura's life and story that we are celebrating and highlighting - strength, perseverance, grit, discovering the belief in herself...so much more.

This episode is worth every second and packed with inspirational gems from Laura. If you yourself or you have or know a teen that is struggling with anxiety, Panic Penny could be just the book to add to your / their personal tool box of coping mechanisms. Laura is on a mission to show people they are stronger than they realize, reminds us all that we are a constant work in progress, labels should not and do not define us, mental health is so important, the power of vulnerablity and that there is so much reward right on the other side of fear.

Join us, share with a friend who needs Laura's story in their life. Remember, a story holds so much positivity to help and inspire.”