Magic in the Room #87: Stress Can be Helpful with Bob Schooley
January 30, 2022
The last few years have had historic levels of stress that layer the challenges of COVID on top of ordinary life. When stress mounts, we all turn to habitual behaviors to cope, which are often not healthy. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and guest Bob Schooley discuss how we can stay connected to other people in difficult times and even change our perspective to see stress as a positive force in our lives.
Research in this episode comes from The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It by Kelly McGonigal
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