Widening Your Window of Tolerance to Stress & Trauma for Mindbody Health with Dr Elizabeth Stanley

Discover how to expand your capacity for resilience and emotional regulation with Dr. Elizabeth Stanley, PhD — author of Widen the Window and creator of Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT®).

In this compelling episode, we explore how childhood trauma, a near-death experience, and her own PTSD diagnosis led Liz to develop a groundbreaking framework for training the mind and nervous system to thrive under pressure.

We dive into the science behind the "window of tolerance" and how our early life experiences shape our ability to respond to stress. Liz explains the difference between the survival brain and the thinking brain, and offers practical, field-tested techniques to regulate the nervous system — from high-stakes military contexts to everyday overwhelm.

She also shares cutting-edge insights on the intergenerational impact of trauma, the role of epigenetics, and how awareness itself becomes a powerful tool for healing.

In this episode, we cover:

• What is the window of tolerance — and why it matters
• MMFT®: A mindfulness-based method for training resilience
• How trauma is stored in the body (and how to release it)
• Survival brain vs. thinking brain explained
• Epigenetics and inherited stress patterns
• Lessons from Liz’s near-death experience on awareness and identity
• The importance of embodiment in healing

Resources & Links

• Dr. Liz Stanley’s website: elizabeth-stanley.com

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