The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving 536: NYU Grossman School of Medicine's Joel Salinas on the Science and Art of Coming Together in a Conflicted World
Mar 24, 2025
Joel Salinas, a behavioral neurologist and clinician scientist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, delves into conflict resilience and the brain's reactions to disagreement. He reveals how loneliness impacts health and how conflicts activate pain-related brain regions. Salinas shares strategies to break negative thought patterns and improve emotional well-being. He emphasizes viewing conflict as an opportunity for growth and connection, highlighting the significance of understanding our responses to disagreements.
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Brain as Instruction Book
- Understanding the brain is like having an instruction book to reality.
- This awareness allows for greater flexibility and openness to new ideas.
The Fragility of Reality
- Reality and consciousness are fragile and transient, influenced by neuronal connections.
- This understanding promotes openness to new ideas and flexibility.
Breaking Negative Loops
- To break negative thought loops, pause and breathe deeply.
- This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and activates more deliberative brain areas.
