Frank: Fear is not something we talk about in that way because the messaging we get is be fearless, which is helldom. Frank: I'm trying to create a framework people could take the research that has been done and apply it to their daily lives. There's happy, da, sad, also, da. And then too, that not unlike many ele residents who are like actors and yoga teachers, are the other two emotions that are hybrids. One is afraid slash surprised and angry slash disgusted.
Every day, your brain tries to save your life by being terrified. Thanks, brain! Also, calm the f*ck down, brain. In 2018, Alie hunted down Mary Poffenroth, an expert in the biological and sociological causes/effects of fear -- and it is riveting. This December, Time Magazine named Ologies a top podcast and recommended this episode specifically. Plus it just so happens that there was an administrative snafu with the podcast network and we're not supposed to have new episodes for two weeks, so enjoy this encore of a truly life changing episode. This actual FEAROLOGIST (which is a real word) talks about how fear is literally killing you, the difference between stress and fear, how to get along with your co-workers, friends, or partner better, and how to talk to your brain when it has needlessly pulled the fire alarm. Part 1 of a 2-part series that will honestly change your life.
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