10% Happier with Dan Harris Stress Reduction: 5 Free, Quick, Science-Backed Strategies | Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
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Mar 10, 2025 
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard stress expert and author of 'The 5 Resets,' dives into the complexities of stress and resilience. She discusses the vital distinctions between healthy stress and burnout, as well as the dangers of what she calls 'toxic resilience.' Listeners learn practical breathing exercises and the importance of setting digital boundaries to combat stress in a noisy world. Dr. Nerurkar also sheds light on the gut-brain connection and offers insightful strategies to reclaim calm amidst the distractions of everyday life.
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Stress Patient to Stress Expert
- Dr. Nerurkar developed heart palpitations during her medical residency due to stress, leading her to become a stress expert.
- After a full medical workup, her doctor dismissed it as "just stress," inspiring Nerurkar to help others struggling with similar issues.
Two Types of Stress
- Stress has two forms: healthy (adaptive) stress that motivates, and unhealthy (maladaptive) stress that harms.
- Chronic, unresolved stress, like constantly facing metaphorical tigers, keeps the amygdala activated and leads to burnout.
Toxic vs. True Resilience
- Toxic resilience is the harmful mindset of enduring excessive discomfort, neglecting rest and boundaries.
- True resilience involves honoring limitations and saying no, prioritizing mental health over constant pushing.
