“Implanting what I call safety signals, having things like comforting pets, pictures, smells, music.”

Dr. Elissa Epel · Huberman Lab · Essentials: Manage Stress & Build Resilience | Dr. Elissa Epel

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create "safety signals" in your environment - e.g., comforting pets, pictures, smells, music - to cue the brain that you are safe

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