EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 21 MIN
Chinatown Brain VS Monk Brain
from Dont Make Me Call Her · host Grace Lam
Episode 4: What happens when your nervous system is pushed to the absolute limit? In this episode of Don't Make Me Call Her, things get real—and a little terrifying. Jason and I are opening up about a high-stress incident involving an intruder trying to break into our home and how our bodies instinctively took over.We’re breaking down the "Fight or Flight" response, but through two very different lenses. You’ll hear how Jason’s "Monk Trained Brain" (calm, collected, almost eerie) collided with my 0 to 100 "Chinatown Brain" (fast, loud, and ready for war). It’s a study in survival, temperament, and why we react the way we do when the stakes are high.In this episode, we explore:The Intruder Incident: The minute-by-minute breakdown of what happened and how we survived it.Brain vs. Brain: Why Jason’s zen approach and my "Ginja Ninja" instinct are both a blessing and a curse.Post-Stress Processing: How to come down from the adrenaline dump without taking it out on each other.Ginja Combat Zone: This week’s dilemma is a classic. We’re tackling a common couple’s problem that almost everyone has faced—tune in to hear our take (and probably a bit of a debate).Whether you're a "Monk" or a "Chinatown" thinker, this episode is about finding balance in the chaos.New episodes drop every Wednesday. Grab a cuppa (or a glass of water) and let’s get into it.If you enjoyed my chat please click ‘Follow’ on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube Music and leave me a five-star review. Lotza luv. Thank You. Follow & talk to me on Instagram: @dontmakemecallher @gracelamstyle @jasoncapobiancophotographyTikTok: @dontmakemecallher @gracelamstyleHosts: Grace Lam and Jason CapobiancoProduced by Herrrooo ProductionMusic by Lindsay Lai www.lindsaylai.com
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Episode 4: What happens when your nervous system is pushed to the absolute limit? In this episode of Don't Make Me Call Her, things get real—and a little terrifying. Jason and I are opening up about a high-stress incident involving an intruder trying to break into our home and how our bodies instinctively took over.We’re breaking down the "Fight or Flight" response, but through two very different lenses. You’ll hear how Jason’s "Monk Trained Brain" (calm, collected, almost eerie) collided with my 0 to 100 "Chinatown Brain" (fast, loud, and ready for war). It’s a study in survival, temperament, and why we react the way we do when the stakes are high.In this episode, we explore:The Intruder Incident: The minute-by-minute breakdown of what happened and how we survived it.Brain vs. Brain: Why Jason’s zen approach and my "Ginja Ninja" instinct are both a blessing and a curse.Post-Stress Processing: How to come down from the adrenaline dump without taking it out on each other.Ginja Combat Zone: This week’s dilemma is a classic. We’re tackling a common couple’s problem that almost everyone has faced—tune in to hear our take (and probably a bit of a debate).Whether you're a "Monk" or a "Chinatown" thinker, this episode is about finding balance in the chaos.New episodes drop every Wednesday. Grab a cuppa (or a glass of water) and let’s get into it.If you enjoyed my chat please click ‘Follow’ on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube Music and leave me a five-star review. Lotza luv. Thank You. Follow & talk to me on Instagram: @dontmakemecallher @gracelamstyle @jasoncapobiancophotographyTikTok: @dontmakemecallher @gracelamstyleHosts: Grace Lam and Jason CapobiancoProduced by Herrrooo ProductionMusic by Lindsay Lai www.lindsaylai.com
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