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Do you know why zebras don't get ulcers? According to Robert Sapolsky, biologist and author, "When we worry or experience stress, our body turns on the same physiological responses that an animal's does, but we do not resolve conflict in the same way-through fighting or fleeing. Over time, this activation of a stress response makes us literally sick." Tune in for more

Mentions & More:Book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert SapolskeyHuberman Lab Podcast with Robert Sapolsky#85: Name Your Stress - https://www.carabradley.net/85-stress-name-drastically-change-life-2/

Has stress become your personality? I invite you to take a look. In the next few Messages, we will lift the hood and go down deep. Let's look at our habitual patterns and how we carry stress in our body, heart and mind. Doing so may very well save your life.

Mentions & More:#85 Name Your Stress - https://www.carabradley.net/85-stress-name-drastically-change-life-2/Breathe to Balance Practice with Cara - https://youtu.be/dL3WfgheuLg

It's extraordinary to witness ideas become reality. Do you allow yourself to dream? Do you give yourself permission to put your ideas into motion? Tune into this quick hit for more on how my recent idea has not flourished into a real thing—and how you can do it too.

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What does your optimal state feel like—in your body, your heart and your mind? Do you know? In this quick hit, I talk about a simple way to train your optimal state to be your default state. It's a no-brainer practice—and it's free. Don't forget to check out the show notes for links to dive deeper.

Mentions & More:

Heart. Breath. Mind. by Leah Lago Psy. D. - https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Breath-Mind-Conquer-Achieve/dp/1328604403

Resonance Breathing Practice 4/6 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94vqyJ0z8Ik&t=345s

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I have this life-changing practice—but I don't always do it. Why not? I have not idea. I am back practicing it daily and reaping the rewards. Tune in to learn more about this powerful practice that may light up your life as it has done mine.

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Change it up. Recently, we've had no choice but to change, shift, and pivot. In this episode, I invite you to consider two things. Firstly, what has changed in your life since the beginning of the pandemic? Secondly, what is ready to be changed now?

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Do you cross-train for physical fitness? I hope so! Cross-training is really the secret sauce to building strength and flexibility. It's also really, really important for building mental fitness. In this episode, I give you a high level overview of the components of cross-training your body and mind and how to get started.

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The cat is out of the bag. Knowing what I now know, I can never go back to the ways things used to be. In this episode, I disclose my big ah-ha. Practice and perseverance helped me topeel away the layers of the onion—so to speak. Now, I have a deeper insight about how I really feel.

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Have you heard Adele's new song called Go Easy On Me? The title captured my heart in an instant. Go easy on me. It's a beautiful gesture to offer ourselves and others. The premise is loving kindness. The results can be life changing. Listen for more.

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Is that all there is? Have you ever wondered about the meaning of life? Join me for a story about a young boy who asks a question many of us often ask ourselves secretly and in the quiet moments.