Books@Stones event: Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For by Sammy Barnett

Join us at Books@Stones on Thursday 20 November to celebrate the launch of Sammy Barnett's latest book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For. Sammy will be joined in-conversation with Angela De Palma.

Anxiety: The Best Teacher You Never Asked For blends raw storytelling, humour and practical tools to reframe panic and anxiety from something to fear into a guide for growth. Drawing on her lived experience of childhood panic disorder and expertise as a clinical nutritionist, Sammy Barnett brings science to life with metaphors, stories and creative imagery that make anxiety and the body easy to understand. This is so much more than a book, it's a unique, heart-driven companion for anyone ready to see anxiety as a compass back to their True North.

Sammy Barnett is a clinical nutritionist, speaker and mum who has lived with anxiety and panic disorder since childhood. After years of pushing through burnout, mum guilt and even organ failure, she finally stopped running and began listening to her body - physically, nutritionally, emotionally, and spiritually. From that turning point, her life took off. Recognised as a Jamie Oliver Food Hero Awards runner-up, Sammy now speaks on stages across Australia, bringing her trademark blend of science, humour and entertainment to inspire changes in schools, councils and communities. Her debut book, Anxiety The Best Teacher You Never Asked For captures that journey of transforming anxiety into a superpower that creates a positive lasting change in ourselves and the world around us.

Angela De Palma is a performance poet, speaker, and author of Poetic Release from Negative Thinking, her self-published collection that takes the reader on a journey through the recognition of negative influences, the re-evaluation of our relationship with the past and onto a mindset of joy and peace. She is the founder of She Simply Impacts, a transformational women’s community dedicated to helping women heal, emerge, thrive, and create impact. With over two decades of experience as a personal brand strategist and business coach, Angela works with entrepreneurs and start-ups to simplify, unlock clarity, and fast-track growth. Known for her calm presence, deep insight, and ability to draw out what others cannot see in themselves, she brings poetry, strategy, and compassion together to create lasting transformation.

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