The 10-Second Brain Reset That Can Stop Conflict from Escalating
About this episode
Dr. Jeremy Pollack discusses how physical sensations during conflict can lead to misinterpretations in the brain, escalating difficult conversations.
Why do difficult conversations seem to spiral so quickly, even when you're trying to stay calm? One reason lies in the way your brain interprets what's happening inside your body. As your heart rate rises and your breathing changes during conflict, your brain can mistakenly read those physical sensations as evidence that you're in even greater danger, creating a cycle that makes clear thinking increasingly difficult. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pollack explains the neuroscience behind this st...
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