Lesson 5 of 7 6 min read 17 min listen
Stress & the Nervous System
Stress isn't a mood — it's an autonomic state you can learn to leave.
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Key takeaways
What to hold onto
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The most influential conversation you'll ever have is the one happening inside your own mind.
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Jared Leon explores the fascinating role of your inner voice—the constant internal dialogue that shapes your thoughts, emotions, decisions, and ultimately, the direction of your life.
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Whether it's encouraging you to move forward or holding you back through fear and self-doubt, your inner voice has a profound impact on how you experience the world.
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Leon explains that this internal dialogue isn't random.
Clinical Pearl from Dr. Leon
“Because the voice you listen to the most is your own—and learning to lead that conversation may be one of the most powerful changes you ever make.”
— Dr. Jared Leon
Action steps
Practice this week
Try a 4-second inhale, 6-second exhale for two minutes.
Notice how your body feels afterward. That's parasympathetic tone.