What If It's Not Your Personality? The Hidden Effects of Chronic Stress

What If It's Not Your Personality? The Hidden Effects of Chronic Stress

Author: Armando Dominguez PhD Health Psychology, Educator, Martial Artist, Researcher June 29, 2026 Duration: 32:14
Ep 153. The environments we live in shape us more deeply than most of us realize. From childhood through adulthood, every experience influences how our nervous system learns to respond to the world. We learn through direct experience, observation, imitation, and repeated exposure to the people and environments around us. These experiences become patterns that quietly influence how we think, feel, perceive, and react—often long before we consciously recognize them. Some experiences nurture con...

Ever feel like your brain's ancient wiring is at odds with the demands of modern life? That's the core territory explored in Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project. Hosted by Armando Dominguez, who brings a unique perspective as a PhD in Health Psychology, an educator, a martial artist, and a researcher, this podcast digs into the primal roots of our reactions. It’s about understanding how stress, anxiety, and even physical pain directly hijack our capacity to think clearly and make good decisions, often leading to behavior we might later regret. Each episode unpacks the survival programming we all carry-our inner paleo-caveperson-and how it manifests in today's world. You’ll hear practical discussions that bridge science and daily experience, focusing on why we freeze, lash out, or struggle to choose wisely under pressure. This isn't just theory; it's about gaining tangible insights for recognizing these patterns and developing stronger self-regulation skills. For anyone interested in the intersection of mental resilience, physical fitness, and social behavior, this podcast offers a thoughtful, grounded conversation. Tune in to reframe your understanding of your own instincts and learn to navigate tension with more awareness and control.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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