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TED November 12, 2025

These tips from biopsychologist @MaryPoffenroth can help you reset #TEDTalks

Summary

This transcript offers three physical techniques to manage stress by calming the amygdala and activating the vagus nerve. Practices like "near and far," "pinch the valley," and drawing a heart shape are presented as accessible tools for immediate relief. The takeaway is that by engaging these physical actions, one can signal safety to the brain and return to a state of calm.

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