27 - Neuroscience of Stress: Empower Yourself with Knowledge and Self-Talk

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by emotions during stressful situations, even though you know you should be able to handle them?  Well, your brain's response to stress might be sabotaging you. And in today’s episode, you will learn strategies to regain control! Amy dives deep into the brain's response to stress by examining three key areas and explains the scientific phenomena behind why we often feel overwhelmed in stressful situations. But, most importantly,  she provides practical advice on how to empower yourself to overcome these emotional hurdles through effective self-talk. If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, this episode is for YOU! What changes occur in different brain areas under stress? How can using self-talk help manage stress more effectively? What functions do the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus serve during stressful situations? How can knowing about the brain's functions help us deal with stress better? (Please italicize Amy’s quotes and right-align them.) "Repeating the same statements over and over again... is just like training a muscle."  ~ Amy Resources mentioned in this episode: Affirmations With a Twist - an 8-part series offering a new perspective on affirmations Did this episode touch a chord? Reach out to Amy and get a conversation started: Via email - [email protected] On her website - ⁠⁠NewPerspectivesForLife.com⁠⁠ - https://newperspectivesforlife.com/ On Facebook - ⁠⁠NewPerspectivesForLifeLLC⁠⁠ - @newperspectivesforlifellc Podcast Produced by Pat Fenner - Eagles Wings Services