DESCRIPTION:

Dr. Deepika Chopra explores why the brain clings to grudges not out of spite, but as a natural form of threat prevention, a way of remembering harm to protect ourselves in the future. She explains why the common advice to "just forgive" often backfires, paradoxically increasing stress by asking the nervous system to let go before it's ready. Dr. Chopra also examines how unresolved conflict keeps the body in a state of high alert, subtly impacting mood, sleep, and overall well-being long after the event has passed. She clarifies the important difference between emotional suppression, which buries pain, and genuine resolution, which allows feelings to be processed and released. Most importantly, she offers insight into what truly helps the body stand down, techniques rooted in awareness and physiological safety, rather than forced positivity or premature forgiveness.

To purchase the book:https://www.amazon.com/Power-Real-Optimism-Practical-Science-Based/dp/1668081121

GUEST BIO:

Dr. Deepika Chopra is a professional psychologist, visual imagery expert, and founder of Things Are Looking Up®️, a consultancy devoted to the intersection of science and soul. She specializes in what she has coined "evidence-based manifestation," which draws from behavioral science, emotional fitness, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom to build modern tools for resilience and joy. Dr. Chopra holds a doctorate in clinical health psychology and completed a double postdoctoral fellowship at both the University of California at Los Angeles and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She completed her formal dissertation on the topic of optimism, positive sensory visualization, and the connection to optimal well-being. She is a recurring guest on the TODAY Show, and her work has also been featured in Forbes, Harper's Bazaar, VOGUE, GOOP, Variety, E!, and more. She has led workshops for companies like Google, Amazon, and Amex, and has delivered keynotes at events including the Aspen Ideas Festival andThe Atlantic's In Pursuit of Happiness. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three young children.

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