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The episode discusses how everyday stress can trigger the body's fight-or-flight response, affecting mental clarity and decision-making.

Ep 147. Everyday stress—and even minor challenges—can activate the body’s fight-or-flight response. The stressor does not have to be life-threatening for the nervous system to react as if it is. A deadline, a difficult conversation, a test, or social pressure can all trigger hypervigilance, activating neurological programs designed for survival. This is where the problem begins. When the brain perceives threat, it prioritizes speed over accuracy. The rational, thinking mind begins to go offli...

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Host: Armando Dominguez

Topics covered

• stress management
• fight-or-flight response
• mental clarity
• performance under pressure
• neuroscience
• self-regulation

Keywords

• stress
• fight-or-flight
• hypervigilance
• mental performance
• self-regulation
• nervous system
• decision making

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