“Everyone should know this! This is really valuable information!” the man said. I was leading a training, explaining what happens in our brains and bodies when we talk across political divides.

When something upsetting happens to you it triggers a part of your emotional brain called your Amygdala. And if you are really stressed out, your Amygdala will hijack your ability to think before you ...

An "amygdala hijack" is an emotional response during divisive conversations that impairs rational thinking. Recognizing personal signs like a clenched jaw or faster breathing can help you manage this ...

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I was delighted to see the publication of this study: A team of researchers from the Faculty of Psychology, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany conducted a very interesting and important study. They took ...