Widening Your Window of Tolerance to Stress & Trauma for Mindbody Health with Dr Elizabeth Stanley

Discover how to expand your capacity for resilience and emotional regulation with Dr. Elizabeth Stanley, PhD — author of Widen the Window and creator of Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT®).In this compelling episode, we explore how childhood trauma, a near-death experience, and her own PTSD diagnosis led Liz to develop a groundbreaking framework for training the mind and nervous system to thrive under pressure.We dive into the science behind the "window of tolerance" and how our early life experiences shape our ability to respond to stress. Liz explains the difference between the survival brain and the thinking brain, and offers practical, field-tested techniques to regulate the nervous system — from high-stakes military contexts to everyday overwhelm.She also shares cutting-edge insights on the intergenerational impact of trauma, the role of epigenetics, and how awareness itself becomes a powerful tool for healing.In this episode, we cover:What is the window of tolerance — and why it mattersMMFT®: A mindfulness-based method for training resilienceHow trauma is stored in the body (and how to release it)Survival brain vs. thinking brain explainedEpigenetics and inherited stress patternsLessons from Liz’s near-death experience on awareness and identityThe importance of embodiment in healingResources & LinksDr. Liz Stanley’s website: elizabeth-stanley.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube  Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins September 2026, live and online. Discover the training →Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships.💌  [email protected] | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime.Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.