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I'm 62.
I'm a Harvard-trained psychologist.
When I finished my Ph.D, I traveled to Tibet to fulfill my dream of crossing the Himalayan mountains.
After years working with the Dalai Lama and Tibetans, they told me some timeless wisdom the West has forgotten…
These top 5 that
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I'm a Harvard-trained psychologist
When I finished my Ph.D, I traveled to Tibet to fulfill my dream of crossing the Himalayan mountains.
After several years of working with the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people, I've collected some timeless wisdom the West has forgotten.
Here
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I'm 62.
Anxiety plagued me for years.
Yes, I tried therapy, medication, and countless self-help books.
Everything failed – until I mixed modern neuroscience with 1300-year-old Tibetan Buddhist wisdom.
Open this to cure your anxious brain...🧵
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I'm 62.
Stress haunted me for years.
Yes, I tried therapy, medication, and countless self-help books.
Everything failed until I discovered this ancient Japanese concept to reduce stress.
If you're feeling stress, open this...🧵
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Most people are stressed out of their mind...
So, I binged hours of Andrew Huberman podcasts to decode the science of stress.
What I discovered?
The Huberman Stress Protocol: 🧵
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2. The antidote to our unhappiness epidemic lies in the Tibetan way of life:
• Set realistic goals
• Practice gratitude
• Embrace uncertainty
• Cultivate mindfulness
• Align desires with values
Tibetan culture is rich in compassion, mindfulness, and spiritual well-being.
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I'm 62.
I'm a Harvard-trained psychologist.
I just invented a concept I teach all my students:
Zest - the ultimate cure to your anxiety and worry...
(a thread🧵)
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I worked for the Dalai Lama, advocating for Tibetans through Amnesty International.
I also met my husband at Tibet House NYC, and a Rinpoche blessed our union in our backyard.
The Tibetans have a special place in my heart.
5 valuable lessons they've taught me:
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Even when I'm not physically in Tibet, the lessons I learned from the Tibetans will forever guide my journey.
Let me leave you with this:
“You are the sky. Everything else — it’s just the weather.”
Practice gratitude. Live simply. Cultivate compassion.
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3. Tibetans find joy in:
• A simpler lifestyle
• Strong community bonds
• A deep connection to nature
Happiness does not have to be complex.
Watch how this Tibetan family lives in the Himalayan mountains:
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1. In today's world, unhappiness often stems from:
• FOMO
• Materialism
• Social comparison
• Instant gratification
Yet, these issues rarely surface among Tibetans, making their culture a case study for happiness.
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4. Like going to the gym, we must consistently work on our mental muscles.
• Gratitude
• Realistic goals
• Tolerance for uncertainty
• Meditation with daily practice
My time with the Tibetans taught me that true contentment lies in pursuing a life of purpose and
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The most dangerous modern diseases aren't:
Obesity. Depression. Alzheimer.
This one silent pandemic is the worst. And it worsens the three above.
Here it is and how to cure yourself (according to a Harvard psychologist):
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1. In the modern world, unhappiness often stems from:
• FOMO
• Materialism
• Social comparison
• Instant gratification
Yet, these issues rarely surface among Tibetans, making their culture a case study for happiness.
But why?
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I'm a psychologist.
When I was young, I wasted years stressed, anxious and depressed…
Then I found Friedrich Nietzsche's work to conquer your "shadow" and reprogram reality.
Here are his 3 Metamorphosis for Finding Your True Self: 🧵
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5. The Tibetans emphasize wisdom & community above all else.
While European cultures have 3 centuries of tradition in modernism, the concept is new to the Tibetan people.
In the shift toward self-awareness, they continue to honor the collective.
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2. The antidote to our unhappiness epidemic lies in the Tibetan way of life:
• Practice gratitude
• Set realistic goals
• Embrace uncertainty
• Cultivate mindfulness
• Align desires with values
Tibetan culture is rich in compassion, mindfulness, and spiritual well-being.
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In a world of chaos and materialism, the Tibetans remind us to slow down and experience true happiness from within.
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Most people feel lost in life.
So, I turned to Friedrich Nietzsche, one of the greatest philosophers for the meaning of life.
This is what I found…
Nietzsche's Guide to Finding Yourself:
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The Tibetans have a special place in my heart.
I worked for the Dalai Lama, advocating for Tibetans through Amnesty International.
I also met my husband at Tibet House NYC, and a Rinpoche blessed our union in our backyard.
Here are 5 timeless lessons they've taught me:
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I'm 62.
Stress plagued me for years, so I turned to neuroscience.
I got my postdoc at Harvard studying philosophers, psychologists and elite performers.
Here are 5 powerful mental models to reduce stress fast: 🧵
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3. Tibetans find joy in:
• A simpler lifestyle
• Strong community bonds
• A deep connection to nature
Happiness does not have to be complex.
Watch how this Tibetan family lives in the Himalayan mountains:
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Everyone talks about the same philosophers like:
Plato. Aristotle. Freud. Descartes.
But there is a forgotten Italian thinker who wisdom withstands the force of time & nature.
Here’s Giambattista Vico (and how his work will change your life):
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4. Build your mental muscles.
My time with the Tibetans taught me that true contentment lies in pursuing a life of purpose and authenticity.
• Gratitude
• Realistic goals
• Tolerance for uncertainty
• Meditation with daily practice
The Dalai Lama here said it all:
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As a Harvard psychologist, it haunts me when Elon said this back in 2014:
"Mark my words, AI is far more dangerous than nukes."
10 years gone. Here's how AI is silently brainwashing your brain (and how to break free)... 🧵
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Shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing."
Originated in Japan in the 1980s to combat stress from work and technology.
It's a proven method for dealing with stress by absorbing the atmosphere with all your senses.
Here's how:
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Even when I'm not physically in Tibet, the lessons I learned from the Tibetans will forever guide my journey.
“You are the sky. Everything else — it’s just the weather.”
Practice gratitude. Live simply. Cultivate compassion.
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Everyone thinks the best cities for Hinduism spiritual traditions are:
Varanasi. Rishikesh. Tirupati.
They’re all wrong. One place stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Here it is (and the most valuable lessons I collected):
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I'm a Harvard-trained psychologist.
Here's a concept that changed my life:
Hermann Rorschach's famous inkblot tests.
Let me show you the power of inkblot tests (and meta-painting)...
And how I used them to heal my client's 28-year-old trauma:
🧵
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5. The Tibetans emphasize wisdom & community above all else.
While European cultures have 3 centuries of tradition in modernism, the concept is new to the Tibetan people.
In the shift toward self-awareness, they continue to honor the collective.
Life is simple.
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• Prioritize people.
• Let your love light lead.
• Meditate like your peace depends on it (it does).
These practices aren't woo-woo wellness trends.
They're scientifically validated ways to soothe your frayed nerves and find equilibrium in an anxious age.
I'll end it with
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Your brain has 4 panic centers on overdrive:
• Insula
• Amygdala
• Lateral parabrachial nucleus
• Nucleus of the solitary tract
These areas team up to create the mental and physical hell of panic.
But there's a hidden puppet master pulling the strings...
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Generational secrets destroy families.
I've lived my whole life with a hidden secret.
I'm breaking it now.
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Strong social bonds are like a surge protector for your nervous system. They prevent your amygdala from blowing a fuse.
The neuroscience is clear:
Feeling supported activates your parasympathetic "rest and digest" mode.
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And what about the Buddhist emphasis on compassion and generosity?
Turns out, acts of kindness aren't just "nice."
They're a potent anxiolytic. Altruism triggers the release of oxytocin, the "tend and befriend" hormone.
Oxytocin is nature's Xanax – without the side effects.
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Everyone's talking about anxiety, but they're missing the biggest crime:
It's stealing your present moment.
I've cracked the code on this silent destroyer, and I'm about to spill the beans...
(Want to know the truth most "experts" are afraid to tell you?)
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Overthinking is a silent productivity killer.
It's a trap that many of us fall into.
We get stuck in our heads, unable to take action.
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Most people think depression and anxiety are caused by feelings.
“I’m depressed because I feel down.”
“I feel sad and gloomy that’s why I’m depressed.”
But the data says that’s not so.
It’s not our feelings that cause us to become depressed and gloomy.
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Tibetan monks use meditation to take this even further.
Research by Dr. Richard Davidson shows that regular mindfulness practice boosts activity in the prefrontal cortex.
Why does this matter?
The prefrontal cortex is like a wise CEO, keeping the amygdala's knee-jerk
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Indecision is the BIGGEST ENERGY SUCKER.
It drains you of your dreams.
It puts you in a living purgatory.
It destroys your higher self.
Fight back--
--> Clarify your priorities.
--> Decide what's important.
--> Take immediate action or else.
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Anxiety is hurting a whole generation.
You're feeling it hardest if you're aged 20 to 44.
The world is more uncertain than ever before.
From COVID to the growth of AI...
It's easy to get caught up in fear of what's next.
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Meet Giambattista Vico, the Italian philosopher born in Naples in 1668 who asked the wild questions:
What if history moved in cycles, like a rollercoaster with 4 distinct stops?
And what if the language we use shaped our entire perception of reality?
Buckle up, let's take a
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Solution
The physiological sigh:
Here's how it works:
• Double inhale through your nose
• Exhale slowly through your mouth
• Repeat 1-3 times
This is the most natural way to calm your mind and let rationality kick in.
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So, how do you forest bathe effectively? 🧘♀️
Aim for a minimum of 120 minutes a week, either in one long session or multiple short ones.
1. Pick a calm forest or wooded area.
2. Leave all devices at home.
3. Engage all your senses: listen to the birds, touch the bark, smell the
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Anxiety is not a sign of weakness.
It's a challenge that many face silently.
Here's how to start managing anxiety:
1. Acknowledge Your Anxiety
→ Recognize anxiety without judgment or self-criticism
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Your capacity for connection is just as hardwired as your panic response.
By living the Tibetan principles of interdependence, you give your brain the tools to short-circuit anxiety at its root.
Find your tribe. Build your connections.
That's how you cure your anxious brain.
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A study of nearly 20,000 people in the UK found just 120 minutes a week in nature led to improved self-reported health and well-being.
• Elevates mood
• Boosts immunity
• Alleviates stress
• and sharpens attention.
But what's the science behind it?
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As a psychologist and an artist...
I know paintings carry special healing powers.
Thangkas--like the one behind my profile picture on twitter/X--
are painted by Buddhist artists.
These thangkas are not just regular paintings...
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Forest bathing is slowly walking through a forest.
No phones, no distractions. Just you and nature.
Here's why it's so effective:
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Why AI can’t replace humans.
It isn’t conscious.
Consciousness occurs through attention.
Where attention goes, reality shows up.
A giant idea the ancients knew
but few grasp today.
There’s one exception--Iain McGilchrist.
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But 1,300 years ago, Tibetan Buddhists uncovered a secret:
No living being is an island. We're all deeply interconnected. The more connected you feel to others, the more your panic centers become reactive.
As a Harvard-trained psychologist, I had to understand why...
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Do you have time anxiety?
Do you have whiplash
from looking back
at your phone
every 5 seconds?
Are you bombarded
by message sounds?
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Meet your interoceptive nervous system.
This silent sentinel constantly scans your body, reporting back to your brain.
When it notices ANY change – a skipped heartbeat, a stomach flutter – it hits the panic button: "Red alert! You're in danger!"
Here's where it got
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I just got off a call with a Russian woman having trouble with anxiety.
She didn’t need my options.
She needed quantifiable results.
How was I going to help her become happier.
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2 months ago, I had 651 followers.
It was like eating ground glass to reach 1,000—the golden number of followers.
I tweeted every day, sometimes 2x or 3x with little progress.
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Giambattista Vico, the early 18th-century Italian philosopher, flipped science on its head.
[But no one talks about him]
The only thing we can understand are the things we've made.
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A recent Swedish study- released in May 2024- highlights stress's impact on our brains.
We all have stress.
It's part of being alive.
Nothing wrong with that!
But, this study suggests stress erodes our cognitive defenses.
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How quickly you lose your inner peace.
Someone happens to enter your life--anyone--and suddenly you feel anxiety.
~You thought you were centered.
~You thought you could trust yourself.
But this person, you don't even know, makes you feel
insecure.
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As a psychologist, I’ve seen my share of anxious professionals.
People with “everything going for them” but they can’t get out of their own way.
I’ve watched them—
1. Constantly compare themselves to others. 🧵
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What does it take, to have an extraordinary life?
To find the courage to step--
--> into the unknown
--> to grow
--> to embrace
who you truly are?
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Charlize Theron witnessed
unimaginable violence as a teen.
At 16, her alcoholic father threatened her
and her mother with a gun, firing at them.
The horror didn't end there. 🧵
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To cultivate Zest, here's the 3-step process I recommend:
1. View uncertainty as a possibility, not a threat
2. Get curious about anxiety-provoking situations
3. Develop "mouxibility" - flexibility to adapt & thrive
Here's how...
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Getting absolutely exasperated is one of the best experiences in the world
It leads to reaching out, connecting, and creating new opportunities.
Zero stress means zero results.
Yesterday, I was speaking to a man on a discovery call.
An accomplished writer and documentary
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I was having trouble seeing the road ahead.
My vision was blurry.
I was convinced I would run off the road and do something stupid.
I struggled to take deep breaths, not knowing what was going to happen next.
Not your typical commute to adventure camp for our new puppy.
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Cheap customers want free advice that's shallow and full of shortcuts.
High-paying clients want operating systems.
Sure-fire ways to live an anxiety-free life.
They want to go--
--> beyond the surface of life.
--> beyond the drama.
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I'm 62.
I'm a Harvard-trained psychologist.
I have been an artist for 20 years and I'm obsessed with human creativity.
If you don't think you're creative, open this thread...🧵
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In our modern world, the brain's alarm system is stuck in hyperdrive.
It sees danger in every ambiguous ping and sensation. Tibetan wisdom offers a path to debug this glitchy software.
To remind your neurons that safety lies in connection, not isolation.
That we need each
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Solution:
Cognitive re-regulation:
• Engage in alertness-boosting activities (cold showers, intense workouts)
• Maintain a calm, focused mindset throughout
By training your mind to stay composed, you raise your stress threshold.
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It's July 4th! 🇺🇸
Independence Day in the United States.
It's a day of freedom and liberation.
But for some--
emotional freedom is a distant reality.
Some of us are emotionally locked up.
No fun and not free!
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Irony:
When living day to day, we don’t think
about the “will to live”.
But—it’s key to a long and happy life.
It involves constantly growing psychologically.
When you challenge yourself, you grow psychologically.
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A tiny part of you knows what you're meant to be in life.
--> not your 9 to 5 job.
--> not your complaining.
--> not your drinking and doping.
But here's the tricky part: you have to listen to it.🧵
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I'm convinced these trees protect me and feed me emotionally and physically.
I walk a lot in the woods around our home and I never bring my cell phone along.
It's me and nature all the way! And if I've been in a stressful situation, I'll find over the hour of walking near
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Recognize: to be great, you'll feel anxiety in the ascension.
It comes with the package.
You can never ascend-- into your best self-- without some anxiety and stress.
It comes with the territory.
Celebrate it. Don't push it away.
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Loneliness is one of the most terrifying epidemic in the 21st century...
• 60% of adults rarely feel connected
• Teens spend 70% less time with friends than 20 years ago
• Men with no close friends have gone from 3% to 15% since 1990
Why does this matter?
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Dr. Huberman categorizes stress into three types:
1. Short-term stress (acute)
2. Medium-term stress (days to weeks)
3. Long-term stress (chronic)
Each type has distinct effects on your body and mind.
Let's explore!
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As a Harvard-trained psychologist,
I help CEOs/ founders and high-level executives destroy anxiety, remove stress, and unlock career potential.
Schedule a strategy call, and we can chat:
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Let's say tomorrow, you start making $70k profit per month post-taxes ...
-->Working 35 hrs per week from your laptop.
--> How would you spend it?
--> How would you spend your time?
--> What challenges would you face?
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Here’s a YouTube video about a man who dreamt an ancient city in Armenia.
His dream came true.
Yours can, too.
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Tool
#2
: Reframe ‘Mind is Like a Muscle’
Stress means expanding beyond our comfort zone, not failing.
Just like muscles grow with workouts, our minds grow under stress.
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Our tech-saturated world is exhausting. It's draining.
It's no wonder anxiety is on the rise.
But forests offer an oasis of calm, a break from the screen-induced madness.
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As someone who's done a fair share of forest baths, I couldn't agree more.
There's a profound peace that comes from being in the presence of ancient, living beings.
Where I live there are ancient oaks trees some 300 years old. And ancient white pines, one that curves around
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Solution:
Huberman’s "stress-is-enhancing" mindset.
Properly framed, stress isn't a struggle; it's a performance booster.
Like a laser, it channels energy with pinpoint precision.
Paired with a growth mindset, stress fuels your growth.
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The secret to conquering fear isn't what you think.
It's not about eliminating it, but flowing with it.
Here's how to turn your fears into your greatest strengths: 👇
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Confession: I used to undervalue my expertise.
(One paradigm shift that transformed my practice and client outcomes)
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“Most people are taught how to drive a car.
But most people are not taught how to drive their nervous system.”
Stress is the driver of our success. Dr Huberman identify 3 types of stress you need to know:
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Feeling anxious? Just breathe.
It's not that simple, but it's a start.
When anxiety strikes, our breath becomes shallow and rapid.
This tells our body there's danger, feeding the anxiety cycle.
But we can use breathing to send a different message.
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3. Chronic stress
Cause:
• High-Pressure Jobs
• Financial Difficulties
• Challenging Relationships
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
This wreak havoc on your brain, immune system, and emotional well-being. Here why:
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As a Harvard-trained psychologist, there is one concept that changed my life:
The Hermann Rorschach's inkblot tests.
What it is and how I used this to heal my client's 28-year-old trauma:
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Tool
#1
: The Wim Hof Method
Jumpstart your system with rapid breathing.
Just 30-40 deep, quick breaths:
• Boosts your oxygen
• Surges adrenaline through your body
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I’ve been a psychologist for 20+ years,
and believe me--
I’ve heard everything.
But now I’m hearing from people all over the world
Guess what they're saying? 👇
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Who is Dr. Andrew Huberman?
• 6'1" 225 lbs - lean
• Ph.D. in neuroscience
• 200 million+ YouTube views
• Numerous awards and recognitions
• Professor at Stanford School of Medicine
HOW? He mastered the secret to becoming stress free:
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At its core, Zest is re-imagining anxiety.
Curiosity & creativity are at the heart of Zest. Instead of something to eliminate, anxiety is FUEL for growth & innovation.
Here's my science behind it:
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"Zest" changes how we view our anxiety & worry.
It involves channeling anxious feelings into creative, productive energy rather than getting stuck in worry loops.
Here's how it works:
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Next time anxiety kicks in...
• Start a creative pursuit to paint, sing, write poetry, dance...
• Let go of the outcome.
• Focus on the joy of creation.
It feels frivolous at first. But it's a powerful way to rewire your brain and soothe anxiety.
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1. Short-term stress
Think of it as nature's way of preparing you for challenges.
It can boost your immune system and sharpen your focus.
But when it becomes overwhelming, here's a solution:
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Anxiety activates the amygdala ("fight or flight" response center).
Creativity engages the prefrontal cortex (problem-solving/decision-making).
By retraining your brain to discover creative solutions to your anxiety, you build new neural pathways.
Rewiring your response to
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