Andrea Vitz
Andrea Vitz, Jon Leon Guerrero
04-22-2024 Fight, Flight, or Love
04-22-2024 Fight, Flight, or Love
04-22-2024 Fight, Flight, or Love
Monday 22nd April 2024
Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero discuss transforming fight-or-flight reactions into loving responses. Practical advice for emotional sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Consider a loving response instead of fight or flight in stressful situations.
- Start emotional training now to improve your crisis responses.
- Practice makes perfect; keep trying even if it feels advanced.
- A loving approach can de-escalate conflicts and lead to better conversations.
- Emotional sobriety can enhance your relationships and overall well-being.
What if we could have a totally separate choice in that moment... and put love in there?
In this engaging episode of Levelheaded Talk, Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero dive into the intriguing topic of crisis responses, particularly focusing on the concept of 'Fight, Flight, or Love'. Dr. Vitz explores the automatic reactions we typically have in stressful situations—fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—and challenges us to consider a more conscious and loving response instead. Imagine being able to choose love over fear or anger in moments of high stress. Sounds tough, right? Dr.
Vitz acknowledges that this approach requires advanced emotional training but believes it's achievable with practice and patience. Jon adds depth to the discussion by pointing out that such a loving response can help de-escalate conflicts and lead to more constructive conversations, especially with loved ones. They both stress the importance of starting this emotional training now, even if it feels daunting.
The episode is filled with practical advice and heartfelt anecdotes that make you think about your own reactions in crisis situations. By the end, you'll feel inspired to try out this new approach in your daily life. Give it a listen and see how you can start choosing love over fight or flight.