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Understanding Stress: Be a Gardener, Not a Fireman

Dec 13, 202316 min
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Episode description

We discuss the concept of 'Salutogenics'. Coined by researcher Aaron Antonovsky, Salutogenics explores health promoting practices carried out for their inherent worth, highlighting health as more than just the absence of disease. Alyssa and Forest delve into how understanding stress response and having the right resources can lead to advancements in health. They also touch on managing stressors through developing beneficial life habits and promoting health for the sake of wellbeing, moving away from the notion of 'fixing' health problems, but celebrating health promoting practices.


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