Ep. 9: Respond, Don't React

Published: March 5, 2018, 7:54 p.m.

Learn how to respond to challenges from the \u201cgreen zone\u201d of the brain rather than reacting instinctively from the \u201cred zone.\u201d Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore the biology behind these two systems, the role of mindfulness in moving from one to the other, and how to combat the brain\u2019s evolved negativity bias.\nSponsor Message:\xa0We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nIf you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.\nConnect with the show:\n\nVisit us on the web\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nThe material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness.\xa0If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!\nTimestamps:\n0:45: The difference between \u201cresponding\u201d and \u201creacting\u201d\n3:05: Responding vs. reacting in practice\n6:45: The biology behind responding and reacting\n9:10: The negative cycle of reacting\n10:20: If reacting is stressful, why do we have that system?\n12:40: Mindfulness and our reactions\n13:25: What makes people respond rather than react?\n16:20: The \u201cquantity\u201d vs. \u201cquality\u201d effect of green and red zone experiences\n20:40: The cumulative effect of negative experiences\n21:45: How to limit the impact of negative experiences\n23:05: The positive spiral of taking in good experiences