Building Resilience in an Age of Overload

In this episode, I chat with neuroscientist, writer, and educator Dr. Brianna Migliore about how maladaptive persistence—our tendency to keep pushing even when something is no longer serving us—shapes political behavior and media consumption in destabilizing times. Drawing from neuroscience, she explains how constant exposure to social media and video content can quietly impact both our mental and physical health. “We need enough information, then we must disengage,” she says, underscoring the importance of intentional media boundaries for resilience. We also explore how societal instability reverberates through the body, why emotional regulation is foundational to meaningful societal change, and how community connection becomes a critical buffer in turbulent times. Ultimately, she offers practical, brain-based strategies for self-care and empathy—reminding us that resilience isn’t built alone, but together.