Unlocking Us with Brené Brown Brené with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle
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Oct 14, 2020 
Identical twin sisters Drs. Emily and Amelia Nagoski delve into the causes and impacts of burnout, emphasizing the completion of the stress cycle. They discuss the physiological effects of stress on the body, societal pressures on women leading to emotional exhaustion, and the importance of creative expression as a therapeutic tool for managing stress.
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Emotions as Tunnels
- Emotions are neurological events, spanning your entire nervous system.
- They are involuntary responses with a beginning, middle, and end, like tunnels.
Human Giver Syndrome
- Human giver syndrome compels women to prioritize others' needs, often neglecting their own well-being.
- This can lead to self-punishment when failing to meet these expectations.
Stress vs. Stressors
- Stressors activate the stress response, a physiological reaction in the body.
- Completing the stress cycle requires specific actions, not just removing the stressor.