Why Stress Was Never the Enemy, with Dr. David Rabin (Part 1)

Stress was never the enemy. Your body was built to use it. What wears the body down is chronic stress with no recovery on the other side. Translational neuroscientist Dr. David Rabin splits stress into two forms. Eustress builds capacity. Distress, carried over time, moves the body toward disease. ➡️ Full show notes: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/post/eustress-distress-difference-means-for-your-body-david-rabin In This Episode You'll Learn: 01:25 — What does the equation eustress × time = ease actually mean? 06:19 — How does the meaning you carry from the past shape your stress response? 07:37 — Can a person experience post-traumatic growth decades later? 09:19 — What creates safety so the body can reorganize? 11:00 — Why is a soothing touch such a powerful signal of safety? 13:55 — Why is rest the key to resilience, and where do you start if you cannot rest? Resources/Guides: If you want to know whether what you are carrying is stress or something deeper, this free guide walks you through the difference. Get the Stress or Trauma? Guide ➡️ Full show notes with links and resources: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/post/eustress-distress-difference-means-for-your-body-david-rabin