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WARNING: Chronic STRESS is Shrinking Your Brain's CEO (And Growing Its FEAR Center)
Season 1 Episode 125
Ever feel like your brain is in a fog? You walk into a room and forget why, or snap at someone you love for no reason? It's not just a bad day—it's a biological process, and your brain is sending you an SOS.
The chronic stress you're pushing through isn't just in your head; it's physically changing your brain. Every day, the stress hormone cortisol is waging a quiet war on your biology, shrinking your prefrontal cortex (your brain's CEO) and beefing up your amygdala (your fear center). The result? Impaired memory, terrible decision-making, and a rollercoaster of emotional regulation.
In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the neuroscience of burnout. We'll break down exactly how stress leads to irritability, a loss of pleasure, and even increases your risk for physical conditions like heart disease. But this isn't a doom-and-gloom story.
The most incredible part is that your brain can fight back. We'll show you how to leverage the power of neuroplasticity—your brain's amazing ability to rewire and heal itself. We'll give you practical, science-backed strategies like exercise, sleep hygiene, and mindfulness that act as powerful tools to manage stress and recover your mental clarity.
If you're ready to take back control from stress and learn how to heal your own brain, you need to listen to this. Subscribe and share this with anyone who feels like they're running on empty.
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