Brain Science of Conflict
Emotions like anger and fear can turn difficult conversations into intense struggles, as the brain perceives threats to our beliefs similarly to physical dangers. The amygdala triggers a survival response, while the medial prefrontal cortex attempts to assess the situation and calm the reaction. However, in heated moments, this connection can falter, leading to a loss of empathy and self-awareness.In this clip
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How to Have Difficult Conversations. The Art and Science. With Kern Beare
Related Questions
How does the amygdala affect the prefrontal cortex?
How does the amygdala contribute to our survival instincts as discussed in the episode Erasing Fears & Traumas Based on the Modern Neuroscience of Fear | Huberman Lab Podcast #49 and the clip Understanding Fear Reflexes?
How does the amygdala contribute to our survival instincts as discussed in the episode Erasing Fears & Traumas Based on the Modern Neuroscience of Fear | Huberman Lab Podcast #49 and the clip Understanding Fear Reflexes?