Sunday Pick: How to mentally reset when you’re stressed out (w/ Dr Jenny Taitz) | How to Be a Better Human
Summary
Clinical psychologist Dr. Jenny Tates joins host Chris Duffy to discuss her book *Stress Resets*, offering practical strategies to manage overwhelming stress. Drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, she explains how to reframe stress responses, use physical techniques like cold water immersion to reset the nervous system, and challenge negative core beliefs. The episode emphasizes building mental resilience through acceptance and actionable skills rather than just trying to calm down.
Topics discussed
Introduction and the universal nature of stress
Defining stress resets and the mind-body connection
Mental buffers, emotional spirals, and self-compassion
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and external stressors
Reappraising stress and the transfer problem
Physical movement and cold water as stress resets
Untangling negative core beliefs and behavioral activation
Conclusion and final thoughts on stress management
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