Chapter
The Science of Trauma and Compassion
40:04 - 44:55 (04:51)
The podcast discusses the impact of long-term trauma and stress on an individual's physical health and explores the practice of exchanging compassion to alleviate suffering. The hosts also touch on the challenges of discussing trauma and compassion without re-traumatizing individuals.
Clips
The practice of compassion meditation involves breathing in awareness of someone else's stress and pain while breathing out support, hope, strength, compassion, and kindness to them.
40:04 - 42:58 (02:54)
Summary
The practice of compassion meditation involves breathing in awareness of someone else's stress and pain while breathing out support, hope, strength, compassion, and kindness to them. This technique helps one connect with their compassionate heart to receive and acknowledge someone's pain and suffering.
ChapterThe Science of Trauma and Compassion
Episode1006 The Positive Side of Stress & Science of Self-Control w/Kelly McGonigal
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses how trauma and stress can impact a person's biology and affect their longevity.
42:58 - 44:55 (01:57)
Summary
The podcast discusses how trauma and stress can impact a person's biology and affect their longevity. While adverse life experiences can change one's biology in ways that are helpful, it depends on how one interprets these experiences.