Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection. As a pioneer in the field of "science-help," her mission is to translate insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support personal well-being and strengthen communities. She is the best-selling author of The Willpower Instinct and The Upside of Stress. Through the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism, she helped create Stanford Compassion Cultivation Training, a program now taught around the world that helps individuals strengthen their empathy, compassion, and self-compassion. You might know her from her TED talk, "How to Make Stress Your Friend," which is one of the most viewed TED talks of all time, with over 20 million views. Her new book, The Joy of Movement, explores why physical exercise is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Learn more about Kelly at kellymcgongial.com

In this episode Kelly shares:

• Why reflecting on your values and clarifying what matters most to you can be one of the most powerful practices for changing habits and behavior
• Practical skills for being able to better tolerate distress and discomfort
• Strategies for dealing with fear and cultivating courage including one of Kelly's favorite practices
• More skillful ways to navigate stress
• Why asking for help, and receiving support from others can be a strength, and a form of self-compassion
• How exercise and movement can create hope, courage, connection, and happiness in our lives (and some of the science as to why)
• Her process for creating powerful public talks, writing books, and connecting with audiences

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