Dr. Hanson and Forrest begin a new series of episodes exploring the strength of Calm. Particularly, they focus on how we can learn to activate the calming wing of the nervous system to fight back against stress.

If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.

Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.

Connect with the show:

• Visit us on the web
• Follow us on Instagram
• Follow Rick on Facebook
• Follow Forrest on Facebook
• Subscribe on iTunes

The material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!

Timestamps:

1:30: Why is calm an important inner strength?

3:20: The dangers of being hijacked by fear.

7:05: The biological basis of calm.

11:05: Modern culture and the sympathetic nervous system.

12:30: Understanding your needs.

15:15: Developing a wide range of response.

17:20: The ease of being driven from the green zone.

19:20: Ways to calm down.

23:00: State calm vs. trait calm.

28:00: The importance of tranquility.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices