About this Series
As we coordinate care for ourselves or others – especially during uncertain times, stress can be our greatest enemy. John Medina, PhD, affiliate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine, shares key research-backed strategies for powerfully dealing with stress; subject-specific experts give us practical ways to implement these tested methods in our everyday lives.
#1: Stress 101 - Healthy Stress vs Dangerous Stress
What is the difference between dangerous vs healthy stress? Walk through a three-step protocol for dealing with the dangerous type, inspired by the work of psychologist Martin Seligman, Jeansok Kim and David Diamond.
- Marden Nochez, MD, MBA | Management Consultant
#2: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Does Meditation Really Work?
Jon Kabat-Zinn designed a now well-researched method of mindfulness that when followed specifically has powerful outcomes.
- Sandy Powers | Author, Trainer, Coach
#3: Sleep - Tested Tools for Better Rest
The internet is littered with blogs explaining the best way to get sleep. But, how important is it really for stress? And, what do we actually know about getting better sleep?
- Benjamin Surmi, MsG | Social Gerontologist
#4: Gratitude - Evidence-Based Gratitude Techniques
Not just for greeting cards – Dr. Medina reviews evidence for gratitude practices researched by Martin Seligman. We’ll review with an author who intentionally practiced kindness for a year.
- Donna Cameron | Author, A Year of Living Kindly
#5: Fitness and Forest Bathing - In a Gym or Outside?
Everyone says exercise is important for stress. But, how helpful is it? What kind of exercise changes stress’ impact on the mind?
- Michael Stein-Ross | Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide
#6: Friendships - More Important than Nutrition and Smoking?
Social interactions – whether in-person or virtual – do more for our health, longevity and stress management than most people realize. It may be more important than the way you eat and whether or not you smoke! Get the facts.
- Amy Schmidt | Networking Trainer, Publisher
Register for all episodes of the series on this page; or, click below on individual episodes to only register for the sessions most relevant to you.
#1: Stress 101 - Healthy Stress vs Dangerous Stress
What is the difference between dangerous vs healthy stress? Walk through a three-step protocol for dealing with the dangerous type, inspired by the work of psychologist Martin Seligman, Jeansok Kim and David Diamond.
- Marden Nochez, MD, MBA | Management Consultant
#2: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Does Meditation Really Work?
Jon Kabat-Zinn designed a now well-researched method of mindfulness that when followed specifically has powerful outcomes.
- Sandy Powers | Author, Trainer, Coach
#3: Sleep - Tested Tools for Better Rest
The internet is littered with blogs explaining the best way to get sleep. But, how important is it really for stress? And, what do we actually know about getting better sleep?
- Benjamin Surmi, MsG | Social Gerontologist
#4: Gratitude - Evidence-Based Gratitude Techniques
Not just for greeting cards – Dr. Medina reviews evidence for gratitude practices researched by Martin Seligman. We’ll review with an author who intentionally practiced kindness for a year.
- Donna Cameron | Author, A Year of Living Kindly
#5: Fitness and Forest Bathing - In a Gym or Outside?
Everyone says exercise is important for stress. But, how helpful is it? What kind of exercise changes stress’ impact on the mind?
- Michael Stein-Ross | Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide
#6: Friendships - More Important than Nutrition and Smoking?
Social interactions – whether in-person or virtual – do more for our health, longevity and stress management than most people realize. It may be more important than the way you eat and whether or not you smoke! Get the facts.
- Amy Schmidt | Networking Trainer, Publisher
Register for all episodes of the series on this page; or, click below on individual episodes to only register for the sessions most relevant to you.
