“A moment of awareness and a strategy can truly make what feels overwhelming more doable,” says Jennifer Taitz, Psy.D.

Jennifer, a licensed clinical psychologist, joins us to discuss actionable tips for reducing stress, plus:

- Jennifer’s favorite strategy for in-the-moment anxiety (~00:02)

- The most relaxing song, according to science (~04:08)

- The power of bite-sized doses of hope (~06:34)

- The worst TikTok hacks for stress (~09:44)

- The brain benefits of getting out of your comfort zone (~13:04)

- Exercises to recalibrate your nervous system (~16:59)

- How to become your own therapist (~24:01)

- The lost art of saying “no” (~26:43)

- The power of a good, long sigh (~30:44)

- How to practice radical acceptance (~34:19)

- How to avoid obsessive behavior (~39:18)

- How to know when venting becomes unproductive (~48:26)

- How to become a better listener (~51:03)

- How to be more joyful & magnetic (~53:40)

- Jennifer’s No. 1 tip to be happier & more resilient (~55:54)

Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation. You’re never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.

Referenced in the episode:

- Jennifer's book, Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes.

- Listen to "Weightless" and read the science.

- Read Jennifer's New York Times article.

- Virtual Hope Box app.

- Jennifer's Wall Street Journal article.

- Study on cyclic sighing.

- mbg Podcast episode #521, with Michael Easter.

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