The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 570. How You Should Deal with Stress and Tragedy | Answer the Call
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Aug 11, 2025 Listeners share heart-wrenching stories of tragedy, from illness to addiction, while Dr. Peterson offers wisdom on navigating these tough times. He emphasizes the power of faith, gratitude, and family support in coping with life's darkest challenges. Practical strategies for managing stress are shared, alongside the importance of self-care. The conversation dives into rebuilding trust in familial relationships impacted by trauma and finds strength in communication. Ultimately, it's a journey of resilience, hope, and healing in the face of suffering.
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Explain Illness Honestly And Fortify Her
- Tell your five-year-old plainly that people get sick and you will face it together.
- Show daily support to strengthen her belief she can handle it.
Shorten Your Timeframe In Crisis
- In acute crisis, narrow your focus to hours or minutes to avoid being overwhelmed.
- Fix the next step and make the painful path as bearable as possible.
We Stopped Illness Talk After 8pm
- Jordan describes a household rule of not talking about illness after a set evening hour.
- The rule protected their energy and prevented total burn‑out during a long haul of suffering.
