HeyJaredThe Hope Circuit | MC McDonald, PhD
The Hope Circuit is a weekly reflection on joy, trauma, and the tiny practices that help us feel more human.
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Hope Lab Tonight! (opens the original)
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Last week was a bit of a harrowing one ‘round these parts. Sunday morning I found myself pacing the Emergency Room in my PJs. I had been having crazy back pain and spasms for the past week, but Saturday night the pain was so bad I actually saw stars and had to lamaze-breathe myself through searing shocks anytime I moved. You know when cartoon creatures get bonked and stars circle their head? Like that, only 100% less funny. <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.c
Hope Lab Recap - Stress Response System Edition (opens the original)
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Ye Ol’ Stress Response System (opens the original)
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Let’s Talk Stress Physiology (opens the original)
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Highly Sensitive People, Part Two (opens the original)
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