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The Real Reason Stress Is Hurting You | Kelly McGonigal

Jul 24, 2026 ยท 1h 36m

Topics discussed

Sponsors and Introduction Guest Background: Kelly McGonigal The Stress Paradox: Good vs Bad Stress Reframing Stress: Excitement vs Anxiety Understanding Depression and Loneliness The Purpose of Depression and Learned Helplessness Exercise as a Tool for Mental Health Sponsor: Airbnb Sponsors: Amazon and Dell Three Tips for Combating Depression Meditation and Mental Imagery for Resilience Behavioral Change and Planning for Failure The Science of Gratitude and Interdependence Compassion, Vulnerability, and Tonglen Practice Sponsors: Range Rover and Hired Trauma, Adversity, and Post-Traumatic Growth Raising Resilient Children The Neuroscience of Exercise and Runner's High Sponsor: Quince Addiction, Habits, and Willpower Managing Self-Doubt and Temptation Facing Fears and Finding Meaning Benevolent Realism and Recognizing Goodness Three Truths and Legacy Closing Remarks and Sponsor: SimpliSafe
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