What if stress isn't the enemy we thought it was? Our guest today suggests that certain aspects of stress can actually be powerful motivators. But here's the catch: there's a sweet spot, and most of us tend to overshoot it.

Today I'm speaking with Dr. Stephen Sideroff. This is a conversation you will want to listen to multiple times, or at least have a notepad with you so you can jot down some notes. In fact, you're going to want to listen to this multiple times because it's packed with incredible information and things that I think are essentials in our lives.

Dr. Sideroff is an internationally recognized expert in psychology and resilience. Not only has he published groundbreaking research, but he has served as an associate professor at UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine. Now, he's sharing his expertise in his new book, "The 9 Pillars of Resilience," offering insights into mastering stress, aging gracefully, and enhancing vitality.

In this episode, we discussed:

Why stress is the master hallmark of aging

The power of confronting unfinished emotional business in Chapter X

How we can get past the discomfort of exploring our buried feelings

Discovering the starting point for challenging our inner critic

Dr. Stephen Sideroff breaks down the nine pillars of resilience

How our presence can impact each other unconsciously

The 9 Pillars of Resilience Book

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