💬 "If I could wave a magic wand, I’d want my kids to get into Harvard or Princeton… without stress."
🎧 Welcome to the MindBodySpace Podcast with Dr. Juna — Harvard-trained physician, resilience educator, and fellow mom.
That’s what a mom recently told me — and it sparked this episode. Here’s the truth: stress is not the enemy. In fact, it’s essential for growth.
🧠In this solo episode, I explain:
Why we need stress to thrive
The science of resilience and metacognition
What neuroscience says about stress and the brain
How kids can use tools like journaling to build inner strength
Why protecting kids from all stress might backfire — and what to do instead
✨ I’m here to help you and your child understand the brain–body connection so you can thrive — not just survive.
➡️ Explore my resilience courses for kids & parents (K–12):
https://www.mindbodyspace.com
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📝 Don’t miss next week’s episode with author Bianca Turetsky on the power of journaling — and then a deep dive on the neuroscience behind it.
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00:00 – The “Harvard Without Stress” Wish
00:21 – Welcome to MindBodySpace
00:28 – Less Stress, Not No Stress
00:56 – Defining Stress: What It Actually Is
01:48 – The Biology of Stress Response
02:16 – Why Moms Want to Protect Their Kids
02:44 – What Is Resilience, Really?
03:36 – Competing at a High Level = Stress
04:46 – Resilience Is a Trainable Skill
05:21 – What Is Metacognition?
06:05 – Brain Science & The Stress Response
07:20 – Self-Coaching with Neuroscience
08:11 – Our Memories Are Malleable
08:53 – Changing the Story You Tell Yourself
09:30 – Healthy Competition, Growth, and Role Models
10:32 – Recap: Journaling for Metacognition
11:08 – About My Courses (K–12 + Parent)
11:29 – Final Thoughts + Where to Find More
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