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Paleo Stress Management: Chillin' Basics. Stress relief
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(25 ratings)
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Paleo Stress Management: Chillin' Basics. Stress relief

Give your brain a break!
Created byAlex Reijnierse
Last updated 2/2023
English
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn how your brain and body respond to stress
  • Learn the difference between stress and anxiety
  • Learn how to measure your stress levels properly
  • Learn how to reduce the impact of little stressors in your life

Course content

4 sections15 lectures57m total length
  • How does your brain respond to stress5:57

    Explore how the amygdala triggers the stress response and how the mammalian brain and neocortex shape our reactions across different situations.

  • How does your body respond to stress: nervous system4:06

    Explore how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems drive the stress response, including fight or flight, rest and digest, and the roles of adrenaline, glucose, cortisol, and the vagus nerve.

  • How does your body respond to stress: vagus nerve3:25

    Discover how the vagus nerve, the queen of the parasympathetic system, links brain and organs, bidirectionally signaling stress status and calming the body through stimulation.

  • What is the difference between stress and anxiety6:26

    Distinguish good stress (eustress) from bad stress (distress), and learn how chronic stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, relates to anxiety, and guides relief strategies.

  • Homework2:20

    Slow down to half speed whenever stressed to trigger cortical inhibition, activate the thinking brain, restore neocortex control from the amygdala, and calm the sympathetic state.

Requirements

  • No experience needed

Description

Welcome to my free course on Paleo Stress Management! In this course, we will explore the complex relationship between our brain and body's response to stress and how we can use this knowledge to manage our stress levels.

Through lessons and exercises, you'll learn about the different types of stress and how they can impact your mental and physical health. We'll dive into the science of stress and teach you how it can be measured through various tools and techniques.

With this foundational knowledge, we'll provide you with practical strategies to help you reduce the impact of stress and anxiety in your life. You'll discover how to incorporate healthy habits and coping mechanisms into your daily routine.

By the end of this course, you'll have a deeper understanding of the impact of stress on your body and mind, and practical tools to help you manage it. Join me to start your journey toward a happier, healthier, and more balanced life!


Understand the basics

Find out how stress manifests in your body and brain so you understand how to manage it.

Measure your stress

Explore objective ways to measure stress by using a tracker and subjective by using an app.

Start your research

With this information, you will know what to look for to find effective ways for managing your stress.


Who this course is for:

  • Chronically stressed individuals who want to understand their symptoms and are looking for ways to reduce the impact of stress and anxiety in their life.