Essentials: Manage Stress & Build Resilience | Dr. Elissa Epel

Resumen

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Elissa Epel explains the multifaceted nature of stress, distinguishing between productive challenges and harmful chronic states. She introduces actionable frameworks for stress management, such as the three-bin approach for overthinking, the concept of radical acceptance for uncontrollable circumstances, and the physiological benefits of adopting a 'challenge response' mindset. The conversation highlights how our thoughts and narratives shape our biological aging, emphasizing the importance of managing our energy and finding purpose even amidst life's inevitable, non-negotiable stressors.

Temas tratados

• Defining types of stress
• Managing overthinking and rumination

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Welcome to Huberman Lab Essentials, where we revisit past episodes for the most potent and actionable science-based tools for mental health, physical health, and performance. I'm Andrew Huberman and I'm a professor of neurobiology and opthalmology at Stamford School of Medicine. And now for my discussion with Dr. Alyssa Epel. Dr. Epel, welcome. >> Thank you. >> So great to have you here. I'd love to just kick off by you explaining a little bit about the different forms of stress. You know, we hear stress, stress is bad, stress can kill us. No one likes to feel stressed, etc. But as you and I both know, that's not the entire picture. So, love for you to just educate us a bit on what stress is and what it isn't, where it can be problematic, and where perhaps it can even be beneficial. Mhm. >> So, as a stress scientist, it is a word I use a lot, but it has to be broken down because it has s…