Stop Reacting And Start Reflecting

Stop Reacting And Start Reflecting

Author: Dr. Christopher K. Slaton May 10, 2026 Duration: 7:12
Send us Fan Mail The crisis moment (and why it matters)A stranger cuts in front of you at the store, says something disrespectful, and your whole body lights up before you even think. That split second is the “crisis” I’m talking about—and it isn’t rare. It’s daily life. Why the body reacts first In that moment, the body often moves before the brain has a plan. The brain can feel like it arrives late—after contact, after arousal—when you’re already halfway into a reaction. That delay is what ...

Dr. Christopher K. Slaton guides the conversations on Brain's Body Podcast: Help to Improve Mental, Physical, and Emotional Healing Through Self-Learning. Here, the focus is on how our earliest and most impactful life experiences-those that occur at home, in school, throughout our neighborhoods, and later in our workplaces-fundamentally shape our patterns of living, learning, and reacting. The dialogue digs into the often-overlooked connections between these events and our present-day well-being. Rather than offering quick fixes, this podcast provides a framework for understanding yourself through the lens of human systems. You’ll hear discussions centered on the real needs of children, parents, educators, and helping professionals, all aimed at fostering genuine self-learning. Each episode is an invitation to explore the intricate links between your history and your current mental, physical, and emotional state, providing insights that can illuminate a path toward deeper, more integrated healing. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that make the complex dynamics of personal development accessible and actionable.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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