Why Support Makes the Brain Work Less

This episode explores how fatigue and social support shape our perception of challenges, from hills that seem steeper to threats that feel bigger when we’re alone. It also dives into Social Baseline Theory and the science of load sharing, showing how trusted relationships can help the brain conserve energy and face hard goals with less strain. Show Notes Social Baseline Theory: The Social Regulation of Risk and Effort: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4375548/