David Creswell – Exploring Equanimity
Mind & Life
Cultivating Calm: Acceptance Reduces Stress
Training in acceptance and equanimity significantly enhances individuals' ability to manage stress, as evidenced by reduced cortisol levels and lower blood pressure responses during stress-inducing tasks. This is particularly evident when comparing mindfulness meditation practices that incorporate these skills to those that do not; the absence of acceptance and equanimity training results in a lesser reduction in stress-related biomarkers. Therefore, the integration of these skills into mindfulness practices proves essential for effective stress management.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
