Lucie Dickenson is a writer, blogger and speaker. She graduated from Monmouth University and worked in leadership and training for over seventeen years. Unfortunately, (or fortunately, depending on your perspective) she developed debilitating anxiety and was unable to work, becoming completely housebound. This was the beginning of Lucie's healing journey. It took years, but eventually Lucie found her way out and in doing so, became an advocate that spotlighted the stigma surrounding anxiety. Her message was clear; there is no shame in having anxiety, and she believes, it can actually be your greatest blessing. She has written two bestselling books; The Anxious Hippie and the companion book titled The Anxious Hippie Handbook. In addition to her books, Lucie works tirelessly to help people with anxiety and also to remove the stigma of mental illness. Through workshops, speaking engagements, podcasts and her writing her focus is clear and her heart is full with the message no one needs to live with anxiety forever. Lucie lives in a small beach town in New Jersey with her husband and three children. Lucie holds coaching certifications from the Functional Nutrition Lab and for EFT, as well as a certification in mental health first aid.