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Linda Graham on Strengthening Our Resilience

Tuesday 7th January 2020

Linda Graham discusses building resilience and coping with life's challenges on 'The One You Feed'. Learn practical tools for a positive outlook.
44 minutes
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Linda Graham on Building Resilience and Navigating Life's Challenges

The magic of learning about neuroplasticity is that we can rewire our brain's responses if we have not had that kind of optimal conditioning, and we can learn through our own experiences and the experiences of other people, other relationships later, to develop the capacities of the prefrontal cortex, which is the ceo of resilience, to be more flexible and more resilient in its functioning.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's ups and downs? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', Eric Zimmer chats with Linda Graham, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in resilience. Linda's work focuses on helping people bounce back from life's disappointments and disasters, and she brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. Her book, *Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster*, serves as a foundation for their discussion.
Linda dives into the neuroscience behind resilience, explaining how our brains can be rewired to respond more flexibly to stress and adversity. She shares practical tools for building resilience, such as recognizing moments of kindness and shifting negative thoughts to positive ones. Throughout the episode, Linda emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and self-compassion in developing a resilient mindset. One of the key takeaways from Linda's insights is the power of positive emotions.
Not only do they help us feel better, but they also enable us to handle challenges more effectively. By cultivating a spiritual perspective and finding calm amidst chaos, we can approach life's difficulties with greater ease. Linda also shares personal stories that highlight the real-life application of these resilience-building practices. From dealing with loss to finding balance in everyday life, her anecdotes offer a relatable and compassionate perspective.
If you're looking for ways to strengthen your resilience and navigate life's challenges with more grace, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to 'The One You Feed' and discover how you can cultivate a more resilient and positive outlook on life.