Stress can seem overwhelming at times. Today, Sam talks about how to look at stress differently, so it doesn't make us spiral.
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Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational p ... Show More
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Believing Stress Is Bad Raises Your Risk of Dying | Kelly McGonigal
<p>“There are ways of thinking about stress that can make your body’s response to it healthier.”</p><p>Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., is an expert on stress, willpower, compassion, and the mind-body response to exercise. In this wide-ranging interview, s ... Show More
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21m 23s
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301. Stanford Psychologist Dr. Kelly McGonigal on Why Stress Is Good For You and How Stress Can Make You Stronger
Originally Aired: August 26, 2020
You've probably been told by many smart people that stress is harmful for your body, but get ready to have your mind blown. Studies show that the BELIEF that stress is harmful is far more toxic than the actual stress itself.
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59m 52s