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Ep. 26: Use Calm to Fight Stress
Ep. 26: Use Calm to Fight Stress
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Jul 9, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Dr. Hanson and Forrest begin a new series of episodes exploring the strength of Calm. Particularly, they focus on how we can learn to activate the calming wing of the nervous system to fight back against stress.If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Connect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunesThe material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!Timestamps:1:30: Why is calm an important inner strength?3:20: The dangers of being hijacked by fear.7:05: The biological basis of calm.11:05: Modern culture and the sympathetic nervous system.12:30: Understanding your needs.15:15: Developing a wide range of response.17:20: The ease of being driven from the green zone.19:20: Ways to calm down.23:00: State calm vs. trait calm.28:00: The importance of tranquility.
Released:
Jul 9, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Ep. 3: How to Grow Self-Compassion: How we can use self-compassion to reduce rumination, feel safe while taking big risks, and improve our relationships with other people. Dr. Hanson and Forrest also explore what makes self-compassion different from self-pity or being on your own side. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson