
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Understanding the Fight or Flight Response and Its Consequences
This chapter explores the fight or flight response, detailing how the amygdala triggers stress hormones to prepare the body for danger. It also examines the repercussions of heightened stress on decision-making and health, with historical examples from World War I.
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