The Metabolism, Muscles and Mindset Podcast
#275: Stress Series - 05 - Distress and Distorted Thoughts
October 28, 2025 · 24 min
About this episode
🧠Episode Summary In this solo episode, Dr. Ali Novitsky continues her transformative Stress Series by breaking down how stress hijacks your thoughts — and what to do when it happens. When your stress level hits a 7 or higher, your brain gets hijacked: the amygdala (fear center) takes over, and the prefrontal cortex (rational thinking) gets shut down. The result? You spiral into distorted thought patterns that feel real but aren’t rooted in truth.
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