Stress Can Serve You: Part 2

A simple question can sometimes carry a surprising amount of pressure. Dora reflects on why "What's next?" can make us feel like we should already have life figured out, and why it's okay if the answer is still unfolding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho ...  Show more

A conversation ends, but your mind keeps going. Dora explores why we replay social interactions long after they're over, and why learning to notice those mental loops can help us find a little more ease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

“There are ways of thinking about stress that can make your body’s response to it healthier.”

Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., is an expert on stress, willpower, compassion, and the mind-body response to exercise. In this wide-ranging interview, s ...

Do you want the good news or bad news of STRESS? Come explore the concept of eustress, or good stress, and how it can motivate us to perform at our best. We also address the negative effects of stress on our physical and mental health, and offer practical techniques for managing ...  Show more

In this podcast, we explore the crushing culture of stress and undo pressure that seems to be building in our lives, leading to a rapid increase in the number of people feeling unhappy.   We'll delve into the root causes of this phenomenon, examining everything from our fast-pace ...  Show more

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Going through something really tough? Stress is a part of life — but we can learn to manage it. NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey shares evidence-based skills from a research psychologist at Northwestern University aimed to br ...  Show more