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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Stressors can be psychological or physical, and the body's response to them is the same, regardless of the source of stress.

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Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety

@ Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

The stress response is generic and activates certain systems while shutting down others, leading to physiological changes like increased heart rate and blood flow to muscles.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Stress is a generalized system designed to mobilize other systems in the brain and body, not just a response to threats like animal attacks.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

The stress response involves the release of neurochemicals like acetylcholine and epinephrine, which prepare the body for action.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

All species experience stress, and throughout our evolutionary history, humans faced various stressors, including psychosocial stress and the stress of losing loved ones.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

To control stress effectively, one must learn to work with the agitation it causes, as the stress response is designed to prompt action.

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Dr. Joe Dispenza

05/29/23

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

When living in stress, we can only focus on three critical elements: our body, our environment, and the passage of time.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Understanding the mechanisms of stress allows for better incorporation of stress management tools and adaptation to changing life circumstances.

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Andrew Huberman

10/31/23

@ Chris Williamson

Stress can enhance performance if viewed positively, as shown in studies where people's beliefs about stress influenced their health outcomes.

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Patrick Hsu

04/15/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Deep psychological stress can lead to gut inflammation through signaling from the brain, illustrating the brain-body connection and its impact on health.