
Resilience: A Longevity Lever That Heals, Strengthens, and Optimizes Your Youngest Self - Episode 267
Gladden Longevity Podcast -- formerly Living Beyond 120
Navigating Evolutionary Mismatch
This chapter explores the concept of evolutionary mismatch, detailing how modern stressors impact the human body trained for a hunter-gatherer lifestyle. It emphasizes the importance of resilience, internal safety, and achieving balance between stress and recovery for better health and longevity.
In this conversation, Dr. Stephen Sideroff discusses the concept of resilience in the context of aging, emphasizing the importance of self-relationship and the nine pillars of resilience. He explores how self-criticism can hinder personal growth and the significance of healing the inner child. The discussion also covers the role of safety in resilience, the impact of mindfulness and neuroplasticity, and the necessity of joy and purpose in life. Additionally, the conversation highlights the importance of courageous conversations in relationships and the shift from binary thinking to a more expansive, quantum mindset. FOR THE AUDIENCE: ・Use the code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF your order at our supplement store → https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/ ・Get Dr. Sideroff's Self-Assesment Ebook → https://drstephensideroff.com/book-promo/ Takeaways * Resilience is an exponential issue in aging. * The relationship with oneself is foundational to resilience. * Self-criticism can undermine personal growth. * Healing the inner child is crucial for self-acceptance. * Safety allows for recovery and resilience. * Mindfulness practices can enhance neuroplasticity. * Joy and purpose are vital for a fulfilling life. * Courageous conversations foster deeper relationships. * Quantum thinking opens up possibilities for growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Aging 03:16 The Nine Pillars of Resilience 09:27 The Importance of Self-Relationship 22:12 Understanding Evolutionary and Developmental Mismatches 27:00 Finding Safety in a Stressful World 29:23 Rewriting the Code of Safety 32:37 Neuroplasticity and Childhood Patterns 34:05 Reprogramming the Brain for Safety and Connection 35:52 Creating from a Place of Love 38:16 The Pursuit of Joy 40:43 Finding Purpose and Meaning 42:40 Courageous Conversations in Relationships 45:29 Stepping Out of Comfort Zones 47:26 Tolerating Discomfort for Growth 48:22 The Limitations of Language 51:11 Vibrating at a Higher Level 53:33 Internal Validation vs. External Validation 54:55 Binary Thinking vs. Quantum Thinking 58:40 Goodbye To learn more about Dr. Sideroff or get The 9 Pillars of Resilience: Website: https://drstephensideroff.com/ Email: drstephensideroff@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.sideroff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephensideroff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstephensideroff/ X: https://x.com/DrSideroff Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.stephensideroff9170 Reach out to us! Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/ Email: podcast@gladdenlongevity.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw
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