The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Wednesday Endbits Special
Dec 3, 2025
Explore effective stress relief techniques, including the powerful 4-7-8 breathing method. Discover five foods to cut back on after 50 for better health. Travel warnings highlight the environmental pressures of tourism in stunning locations like Antarctica and the Canary Islands. Reflect on Mexico City’s protests about gentrification and consider the implications of Kenya's rapid tourism growth. Finally, delve into a provocative discussion on Richard Nixon’s complex legacy amidst contemporary views on Watergate.
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Quick 4-7-8 Breath Reset
- Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique to activate your parasympathetic nervous system during stress.
- Breathe in 4s, hold 7s, and exhale for 8s to calm your heart rate and nerves.
List, Cross Off, Then Shake It Off
- Make lists and cross items off to reduce mental load and get dopamine hits that boost motivation.
- Move or 'shake like a dog' to release pent-up stress energy quickly.
Cold Shock To Break Panic
- Use cold exposure like splashing your face or holding an ice cube to interrupt panic and activate calming parasympathetic response.
- After the shock, your heart rate slows and you feel more grounded.