• Episode 39 - Taming Emotional Triggers: A Brain-based Approach to Communication in Marriage

  • Jan 28 2025
  • Length: 34 mins
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Episode 39 - Taming Emotional Triggers: A Brain-based Approach to Communication in Marriage

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  • This episode, get expert advice to learn how to improve your communication. We offer a unique blend of scientific insight and practical relationship advice, empowering you to navigate the complexities of marriage with greater understanding and emotional intelligence.

    By learning to balance the instinctual reactions of your limbic system with the rational capabilities of your prefrontal cortex, you'll be better equipped to build a stronger, more resilient partnership.

    Discover the roles of two essential brain components, the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex. The limbic system, responsible for instinctual responses and emotions, Triggers the "fight, flight, or freeze" response and can lead to emotional "storms" when overstimulated. The prefrontal cortex, which controls rational thinking and planning, helps regulate emotional responses, which allows for critical analysis and perspective-taking.

    We share a personal anecdote from our own marriage, illustrating how misunderstandings and emotional reactions can stem from the complex interplay between different parts of our brains, and offer antidotes, such as using I-statements, to navigate this biological mystery.

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