E75: Adventure Neuroscience: From Fear to Resilience in the Wild with Dave Gallagher
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What happens to your mind when the ground wobbles and the stakes feel high? We explore the frontier of adventure neuroscience with resident psychologist and mountain leader Dave Gallagher—measuring fear at 45 feet, restoring calm with targeted breath work, and turning freeze into forward motion with micro-steps and clear cues. This is a story about how nature, science, and careful coaching can rewire stress responses and build real-world resilience.
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