Stress Researcher Modupe Akinola is our guest-host all week! Today, she talks about how some stress is actually good, and how to respond to it in a way that works for you.
Listen to Modupe on the TED Business podcast here. Learn more about Modupe's work here.
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Imagine Without Predicting
When your mind starts running through everything that could happen, it can be hard to remember that you're here, in this moment, and not inside the future you're imagining. Dora offers a different way to relate to uncertainty, one that doesn't ask you to stop caring about what co ... Show More
5m 53s
Aug 2021
Optimizing Your Stress | Modupe Akinola
Stress – which many of us despise and try to avoid – does not actually have to be a bad thing. Rather, it's our relationship to stress, our mindset about stress, that determines whether we are helped or harmed by it. Today's guest has the science to back this up and the practical ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2023
The Stress Fix: How to Reframe Your Mindset and Turn Stress into Your Ally
Do you want the good news or bad news of STRESS? Come explore the concept of eustress, or good stress, and how it can motivate us to perform at our best. We also address the negative effects of stress on our physical and mental health, and offer practical techniques for managing ... Show More
21m 23s
Feb 2024
Alice Law & Mo Gawdat - Unstressable as Your Guide to Wellness and Stress Mastery
In this episode of our podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Alice Law, a personal friend and my co-author. She is a distinguished Stress & Wellness Expert, International Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host renowned for her profound work in stress management and wellness. Alice, wi ... Show More
1h 23m
Apr 2025
Feeling stressed? The answer isn’t to “just relax” | Aditi Nerurkar
Stress isn’t all bad. In fact, the right kind can fuel growth instead of burnout. In this actionable discussion, physician and author Aditi Nerurkar shares tips for managing your stress, boosting your confidence and increasing your resilience. Discover how to spot your stress sig ... Show More
58m 33s