War correspondent and Afghani refugee, Nelufar Hedayat, shares her experience with Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), highlighting its benefits in reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and lowering depression levels. Psychologist Loren Toussaint discusses the importance of engaging the body's relaxation response. The podcast also explores how PMR compares to other relaxation techniques and features a study on their effectiveness. Overall, it emphasizes the significance of incorporating relaxation practices to combat the negative impact of stress.
