
Are you interested in building a more diverse and equitable world? Do you want to learn how to communicate your emotions through a neuropsychological lens? Delusional Optimism with Dr. B is a podcast where we break down complex concepts into easy to understand actionable information. There are five overarching themes in Delusional Optimism; Resilience & Protective Factors Child Development & Parenting Emotions & Neuroscience Diversity & Equity In every episode, we will dig deeper into one or more of these bigger concepts and provide relatable stories and examples of how to approach the world with an informed and OPTIMISTIC mind! The goal is to connect and build a community that is open to learning how the brain works and what we can do to maximize our resilience, build protective factors into our world that support resilience from the beginning of life. Let’s Leave a Lifeprint!
Episodes

Monday Dec 14, 2020
All Stress Is Not Created Equal
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about stress. She explains the differences between healthy and toxic stress and the neuroscience behind it. Dr. B also shares how moods play a role in temperament and provides tips on how to stay on the sunny side. Listen to why relationships with people you trust are a key to resilience.
“Breath is a cleanser and a disperser of energy and anxiety and trauma, so we need to embrace it and use it to our advantage.” - Dr. B [33:26]
What You Will Learn:
[0:37] Intro
[1:40] How healthy stress works + an example of unhealthy level of stress
[6:24] Mediating stress + toxic stress
[12:14] The neuroscience of stress + substance misuse
[18:05] How cortisol works and how it reacts to a flight or fight situation
[22:21] How mood is part of temperament + how to stay on the sunny side
[28:08] How experience builds neuro-pathways
[29:04] Some actionable takeaways: Check in with yourself. Be kind to yourself and find people to be kind.
[32:21] Take some deep breaths and find your calm
[36:46] Outro
Wear a mask and find your calm!
Resources:
Email Dr. B: contact@drbconnections.com
Visit her website: www.drbconnections.com
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