Bold Moves: Transform Anxiety into Power with Dr. Luana Marques

Please welcome the first guest in CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health Mental Health Speaker Series: Dr. Luana Marques.

Radiating an energetic blend of personal charisma and scholarly depth, Dr. Luana has emerged as a powerful force in the global speaking circuit. She is known for her captivating presence and dynamic storytelling that weaves together the threads of her personal journey and professional expertise to inspire transformation in her audiences.

Dr. Luana’s personal story of overcoming adversity, trauma, and poverty while growing up in Brazil provides authenticity and depth to her message.

Today, as an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Past President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and best- seller author, Dr. Luana is a paragon of resilience, determination, and boldness. Through decades of work as a researcher, clinician, author, and speaker, Dr. Luana has been relentless in her goal of equipping everyone, everywhere with skills to thrive. True to her mission, Dr. Luana is devoted to igniting action. Everyone who attends her events leave with a personalized plan to overcome challenges and make the next bold move toward what matters most. Dr. Luana’s hidden superpower comes through during Q&A’s, where she meets people where they are and provides them with tools to get unstuck in real time. This commitment to actionable insight sets her apart, leaving her audiences not only inspired but also armed with science-backed tools for change.

Her latest critically acclaimed book, Bold Move, A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power, is a testament to her ability to translate complex scientific insights into actionable strategies. Whether she's addressing a roomful of CEOs, community leaders, or corporate teams, she empowers them with science- backed tools that they can implement immediately to catalyze change. Dr. Luana's influential work has found recognition in numerous high-profile platforms, including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, BIG THINK, Forbes, The New York Times, Good Morning America, and Face the Nation. She is also often featured in the top podcasts such as 10% Happier and The Mel Robbins Podcast.

About CHI St. Joseph Children's Health:

Our commitment to the health and well-being of the Lancaster Community began with the arrivals of Sr. Eusebis Scheivert and Sr. Genevieve Wolpert in 1883. These two inspirational women religious from the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia arrived with a clear mission to care for the sick and vulnerable in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Arriving with $2.58, two apples and their strong faith, the Sisters founded the first hospital in Lancaster County – St. Joseph Hospital. Never shying away from doing what is difficult, the legacy and passion of the Sisters and their journey to improve the health of our local community continues to fuel the work and the direction of CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health.

The embodiment of Catholic Health Initiatives commitment to the creation of healthy communities across the United States of America, CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health formed as the result of the sale of St. Joseph Hospital and is the next incarnation of the Sisters’ mission to constantly evolve, never resting in their pursuit to improve the health of the Lancaster Community.

Today, the work and programs of CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health embodies the next steps in community health. Our programs and services positively impact the health of children and families by deploying a host of tactics and strategies. Each of our programs and services strive to bring health care and the concept of health into the community and to bring the same out from within the walls of hospitals and physician offices.

Listening to and working in partnership with individuals and organizations in the local community, we strive to develop and to facilitate the creation of community-based programming and services – both clinical and psychosocial in nature – that keenly focus on cultivating healthier behaviors, eliminating barriers to improved health, preventing illness and fostering opportunity for children and families throughout the Lancaster Community.

For more information about the programs, services and schools of CHI St. Joseph Children's Health please visit: www.stjosephchildrenshealth.org

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