This chapter explores the concept of toxic resilience in society, where productivity is prioritized over human limitations. It introduces the idea of true resilience, which involves understanding and honoring our boundaries and practicing self-compassion. The chapter also mentions the delayed stress response as a biological phenomenon that contributes to the challenges faced in the current year.
In this episode, Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, author of The Five Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience, shares how to reframe our relationship with stress. She explains why feeling overwhelmed is a common human experience, not a personal failing. Simple, science-backed techniques like breathing, social connection, journaling, and eliminating multitasking can help our minds and bodies reset.
Dr. Nerurkar offers realistic ways to introduce ease into our days through small, sustainable steps. Learn how to "do better" so you can start to "feel better" and thrive.
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