Podcast 408: How to Become a Responder Not a Reactor - a podcast by Dr. Caroline Leaf

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: Think of the last time you had an argument and how it made you feel, both physically and mentally. Pretty bad, right? Well, it is not all just in your head! Unresolved arguments can be harmful to your health, and can potentially decrease your longevity! In this podcast I talk about the importance of resolving arguments, and the incredibly beneficial impact this can have on your wellbeing and quality of life.
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
3:30 What the blister study tells us about arguments
5:00 Arguments impact how we function physically & mentally
5:35 How resolving arguments can improve our emotional health
8:36 Why agreeing to disagree can be a good thing
9:10 How your experience of an argument changes your brain and biology
10:08 How arguments affect your DNA and cellular health
10:34 Unresolved arguments can impact your immune system!
12:00 How to use mind management to resolve an argument and improve your mental and physical health
16:00 Why resolving arguments improves overall health and wellbeing
24:26 How avoiding an argument or resolving an issue can make you anxious
26:10 How self-regulated mind management can help you become a responder instead of a reactor

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*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

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