#27 Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers (Robert Sapolsky, 2004/1994)

This episode we explore stress: what it is, its physiological impacts, and what we can do about it. We talk about warning signs, burn-out, ways of de-activating the stress response, the impacts of chronic stress, and how to modulate it. We highlight in particular how the psychological and physiological cannot be considered as separate. With this in mind, we consider the social contributors of stress, and how the way we structure our time impacts our stress levels.    Hope you enjoy.  Will & Luke 00:00 Introductions  05:25 What stress is  11:10 Nervous System (Parasympathetic vs Sympathetic) and the Endrochrine System  14:30 Turning the stress response off  20:00 Realising the importance of science + truth  22:50 Early warning signs (Predictability and Control)  38:00 How we modulate our stress response (Impact of temperament, personality, world view) (Cognitive framing) (Impact of self esteem/self worth)  44:30 Stress and Depression  51:50 Social contributors and impacts of stress  59:15 Key takeaways for managing stress  1:07:14 Stress and Striving (overloading yourself) (Planning your week)  1:14:00 Final reflections This specific episode can also be seen on: https://youtu.be/Xg9rcnE8-WY Check our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Y_SKLFpax13442jA3giaw/videos Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R1BRcriKWcvOU1XMJQhyW Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/will-luke-discuss/id1572512365 Listen to us on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81Zjk2YTNmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Also available on: Anchor, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public.