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Feb 2021
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3 Activities to Mitigate Stress with Dr....

Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com
About this episode

How do you handle stress better? 

Many of us are aware of the harmful effects of chronic stress and the human brain, but today we are going to discuss strategies on how to mitigate that stress.

Here to shed light on the topic is one of my closest brainy friends and most popular guests, Dr. Stephanie Estima. Stephanie is an author, podcast host of Better! With Dr. Stephanie, and a chiropractor with a special interest in functional neurology and brain metabolism. 

Take note as Stephanie enlightens us on the difference between good and bad stress, as well as three simple and free activities that will increase blood flow, improve emotional regulation, and lower your stress response!

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