#525. Overcoming Fear: The New Science of Resilience

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

In this episode I dive into new research that's reshaping our understanding of resilience and overcoming fears. I’ll provide you 10 action steps based on the research to tackle any fear and to become a more resilient person.

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Paper: Generalization of beneficial exposure effects to untreated stimuli from another fear category

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Quotable moments:

"If you want to be a resilient human being and push through difficulties and become the person you were created to be, then facing your fears and overcoming them is going to be a critical part to this process." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Building resilience, facing your fears is a long journey. It's not a destination." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Remember the goal isn't to eliminate fear entirely. That's not realistic or even desirable. Fear can be useful. The goal is to build your capacity to face fears and challenges and expand your comfort zone." - Dr. Erik Korem

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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