271 | Devil's in the Details | The Hansel and...

On today's episode, I break down the brain circuits behind anxiety—the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and the HPA axis—and show how they create panic, overgeneralization, and sleeplessness. I then explain, in plain terms, why anxiety feels overwhelming and how chronic ...  Show more

On todays episode, I speak with Dana Hargus founder of Restore of Ada and we discuss trauma-informed approaches to calm the nervous system, biofeedback strategies, and rebuilding resilience after chronic stress. Dana explains how trauma can affect anyone and why treating the body ...  Show more

In this narrative analysis, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson breaks down the Grimm Brothers’ “Hansel and Gretel,” revealing the psychological and symbolic dimensions hidden within the classic tale. From the selfishness of weak fathers and malevolent stepmothers to the false promises of hyp ...  Show more

Hop aboard the Story Train for a magical journey into an enchanted forest as we dive into the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel. Uncover the adventure and wonder of these brave siblings as they outwit a wicked witch and discover a house made entirely of candies and sweets. This t ...  Show more

Hungry kids, hungry witches, houses made of candy and charming songs. Listen to our version of the family classic Hansel and Gretel, and support our show at storiespodcast.com or patreon.com/stories! 

Tonight’s bedtime storytelling is the story of Hansel and Gretel, a German fairytale collected by the Brother’s Grimm, about siblings are are abandoned in the forest and fall into the hands of a witch who lives in a gingerbread house. The witch locks Hansel in an iron cage and hi ...  Show more