In this episode Justin and Eric argue about the definition of stress for 30 minutes, and then edit that part out. The end result is a lovely discussion about stress management and a rekindling of their friendship. Other topics include
Definition of stress
Spectrum of stress
Adapting positively or negatively to stress
Hypostress and atrophy
Eustress and positive stress
Distress and trauma
Acute stress
Chronic stress
Athleticism and stress
Stress management
The difference between a perceived and actual threat
Proximity of threat
Adrenal dump versus drip
Advantages of trained fighters
Our feelings are stupid
Elevated heart rate during stress
Short term survival
Fight or flight response
Focusing on what you can and can’t control
Marcus Aurelius’
Fight, flight or freeze
Contributing to the outcome
Why people don’t vote
Convincing people of your political views
Breathe and move your body
Not just waiting for something bad to happen
Receding stress with movement
Getting stress out of your tissue
Feeling catharsis after exercise
Having a sense of control with stress
Meditation and cleansing breaths
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous system
Participating biologically with stress management
Self compassion
Identifying where suffering is coming from
Finding ways to pick ourselves up
Encouraging ourselves
The definition of sin
Being hard on ourselves
Prioritizing sleep and recovery
You’re not special
A workaholic species
Agricultural revolution and work ethic
Working harder to survive
Producing melatonin with the sunset
24 hours news cycle
Shift work
The rhythm of your recovery cycle
Playing with bad drummers
Athletes and days off
Work smart and hard
Even the earth needs to rest
Seasonal mood disorder
Human connection and social support
Improving your stress response
Reaching out to others
Different versions of love and affection
Having the ability to laugh at yourself