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#27 Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers (Robert Sapolsky, 2004/1994)

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This episode we explore stress: what it is, its physiological impacts, and what we can do about it. We talk about warning signs, burn-out, ways of de-activating the stress response, the impacts of chronic stress, and how to modulate it. We highlight in particular how the psychological and physiological cannot be considered as separate. With this in mind, we consider the social contributors of stress, and how the way we structure our time impacts our stress levels.   

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  • 00:00 Introductions 
  • 05:25 What stress is 
  • 11:10 Nervous System (Parasympathetic vs Sympathetic) and the Endrochrine System 
  • 14:30 Turning the stress response off 
  • 20:00 Realising the importance of science + truth 
  • 22:50 Early warning signs (Predictability and Control) 
  • 38:00 How we modulate our stress response (Impact of temperament, personality, world view) (Cognitive framing) (Impact of self esteem/self worth) 
  • 44:30 Stress and Depression 
  • 51:50 Social contributors and impacts of stress 
  • 59:15 Key takeaways for managing stress 
  • 1:07:14 Stress and Striving (overloading yourself) (Planning your week) 
  • 1:14:00 Final reflections

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