All Stress Is Not Created Equal

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about stress. She explains the differences between healthy and toxic stress and the neuroscience behind it. Dr. B also shares how moods play a role in temperament and provides tips on how to stay on the sunny side. Listen to why relationships with people you trust are a key to resilience.

“Breath is a cleanser and a disperser of energy and anxiety and trauma, so we need to embrace it and use it to our advantage.” - Dr. B [33:26]

What You Will Learn:

[0:37] Intro

[1:40] How healthy stress works + an example of unhealthy level of stress

[6:24] Mediating stress + toxic stress

[12:14] The neuroscience of stress + substance misuse

[18:05] How cortisol works and how it reacts to a flight or fight situation

[22:21] How mood is part of temperament + how to stay on the sunny side

[28:08] How experience builds neuro-pathways

[29:04] Some actionable takeaways: Check in with yourself. Be kind to yourself and find people to be kind.

[32:21] Take some deep breaths and find your calm

[36:46] Outro

Wear a mask and find your calm!

Resources:

Email Dr. B: contact@drbconnections.com

Visit her website: www.drbconnections.com

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/dr.bconnections

Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.beasley

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