Brain Basics and Your Emotions | Composure

In this episode, Chris and Kiley delve into the basics of the brain and the behaviors and systems that govern our emotional responses: the limbic system and the pre-frontal cortex. In the conversation, you'll learn why the limbic system is necessary for survival, but isn't always helpful in helping us maintain our composure. If you want to be calm and in-control, you must learn to put the pre-frontal cortex in the driver's seat.   In this episode: 02:45 The Limbic System and the Prefrontal Cortex  04:11 Understanding your stress responses 13:33 Misinterpreting threats causes stress  22:30 You can train your brain to override default systems 40:57 Your response to stress is your responsibility To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.