{"id":3211,"date":"2025-02-04T00:01:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T08:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elishagoldstein.com\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=3211"},"modified":"2025-02-03T14:38:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T22:38:33","slug":"the-power-of-compassion-in-healing-with-jonathan-fisher-md","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/elishagoldstein.com\/articles\/how-to-master-your-emotion-with-marc-brackett-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Burnout &#038; Stress Are Wrecking Your Health\u2014Here\u2019s the Fix with Dr. Jonathan Fisher"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3211\" class=\"elementor elementor-3211\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-381682ce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"381682ce\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51136f4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51136f4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f19357 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"52f19357\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/elishagoldstein.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/v1-2-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-3256\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4922ebfb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4922ebfb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fedf723 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fedf723\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8db1f1d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8db1f1d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1724a800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1724a800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Personal Growth\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7ab7e6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-page-title\" data-id=\"6d7ab7e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"page-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hfe-page-title hfe-page-title-wrapper elementor-widget-heading\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/elishagoldstein.com\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBurnout &#038; Stress Are Wrecking Your Health\u2014Here\u2019s the Fix with Dr. Jonathan Fisher  \n\t\t\t<\/h2 > \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-908d923 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"908d923\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a630e48 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a630e48\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a8a253 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"33a8a253\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/elishagoldstein.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elisha-Profile-Picture-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1824\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beda2b2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"beda2b2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c44fd90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c44fd90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Founder and Psychologist<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-943e605 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"943e605\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>by Dr. Elisha Goldstein<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48f4a6a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48f4a6a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c595dfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c595dfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>&#8220;Our emotions affect our physical heart. We don&#8217;t have a social heart emoji that&#8217;s separate from our physical heart. When I am hugging a friend or a loved one, our hearts are at ease.&#8221; \u2013 Dr. Jonathan Fisher<\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-329f5dd1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"329f5dd1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f9e1f86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"5f9e1f86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/bas0K0YnLq4?si=ZD1159rghK-uHjpb&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bcfd3ea elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2bcfd3ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-576655a9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"576655a9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4be257e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4be257e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We discuss:<\/span><\/h3><p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\"> \u00a000:00\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\" style=\"color: #333333;\">The Rabbit Effect: Compassion&#8217;s Impact on Health<\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a002:58\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Emotional Health and Heart Disease<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a005:50\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Burnout in Healthcare: A Personal Journey<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a009:10\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">The Physiological Effects of Chronic Stress<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a012:06\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Building Resilience: Inner and Outer Resources<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a014:57\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">The Science of Laughter and Health<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a017:48\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Positive Emotions and Heart Health<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a036:19\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">The Power of Generosity and Social Influence<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a037:43\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Emotional Health and Community Support<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a039:03\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Understanding Negativity Bias and Positivity Ratios<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a040:26\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">The Impact of Emotional Awareness<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a042:19\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">The Convincing Nature of Negative Thoughts<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a043:43\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">The Role of Attention in Emotional Well-being<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a045:10\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Mindfulness and Attention Regulation<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a047:02\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Practices for Strengthening Attention<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a049:24\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">The Importance of Body Awareness<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a051:13\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Mindfulness Beyond the Mind<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a053:05\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Clearing Mental Residue Between Interactions<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a055:36\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Setting Boundaries for Emotional Health<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a057:58\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">The Challenge of Saying No<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01:00:50\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">The Importance of Self-Worth in Boundaries<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 1:03:43\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Lessons from &#8216;Just One Heart&#8217; Book<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 1:06:27\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">The Connection Between Emotions and Heart Health<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 1:08:55\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">Final Thoughts on Compassion and Connection<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58049c1b section-title-style-style2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tpg-section-title\" data-id=\"58049c1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tpg-section-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rt-container-fluid rt-tpg-container tpg-el-main-wrapper clearfix  section-title-style-style2\">\n\t\t\t<div class='tpg-header-wrapper'>\n        <div class=\"tpg-widget-heading-wrapper rt-clear heading-style2 \">\n            <span class=\"tpg-widget-heading-line line-left\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<h1 class='tpg-widget-heading'>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t                    <span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSHOWNOTES\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>            <span class=\"tpg-widget-heading-line line-right\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7893ee18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7893ee18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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well-being.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">The Rabbit Effect: The Healing Power of Compassion<\/span><\/h2>\n<div><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">We begin with an intriguing story from 1978 that highlights the power of compassion on physical health &#8211; <em>The Rabbit Effect<\/em>. In a heart study conducted by Dr. Robert Narum, a small group of rabbits fed the same high-fat, high-cholesterol diet showed 60% fewer blockages in their heart arteries. Why? Because these rabbits received compassionate care: they were petted, spoken to, and loved before their meals. The scientific breakthrough from this experiment suggests that compassion can have a powerful, protective effect on heart health, which became the foundation for Dr. Fisher\u2019s book.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">Compassion and Burnout: The Role of Emotional Health<\/span><\/h2>\n<div><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Dr. Fisher shares his personal experience with burnout as a physician. Despite being a dedicated cardiologist, he found himself overwhelmed by the emotional toll of caring for others without tending to his own emotional well-being. As he reflects, \u201c<i>I had my own unaddressed emotional wounds,<\/i>\u201d which compounded the stress of his demanding career. Over time, he discovered that healing doesn\u2019t just come from medical treatment but from addressing the emotional, social, and spiritual health of both patients and providers.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><br><\/p>\n<p>We dive into the physiological effects of chronic stress, which impacts the heart and mind. Research has shown that when we\u2019re stressed, the body reacts by increasing heart rate and blood pressure, preparing us for action. However, if this stress becomes chronic, it can damage our organs and hinder emotional resilience.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">Healing Through Laughter and Connection<\/span><\/h2>\n<div><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Laughter, as simple as it sounds, can also be a powerful healing tool. Dr. Fisher shares how laughter yoga can trigger the release of oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine &#8211; the \u201cfeel-good\u201d hormones that lower stress and improve heart function.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><i><b>\u201cWhen we laugh, our heart rate slows down, blood pressure drops, and our breathing deepens&#8221;<\/b><\/i> &#8211; Dr. Jonathan Fisher<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><br><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">These positive physiological effects of laughter help us reset and build resilience against the stresses of life.&nbsp;<span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Building deeper, more meaningful connections with others, Dr. Fisher argues, is essential for heart health and emotional longevity. It&#8217;s not just about avoiding stress, but actively nurturing relationships that bring joy and support. Whether it\u2019s through laughter or genuine compassion, these connections become the foundation of a longer, healthier life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: var(--text-align);\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">Setting Boundaries: Protecting Your Emotional Health<\/span><\/h2>\n<div><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Dr. Fisher also addresses the challenge of setting boundaries\u2014something many of us struggle with in both personal and professional settings. \u201cThe hardest part is not the setting of the boundary; it\u2019s the fear of the repercussions of setting it,\u201d he admits. He shares how saying \u201cno\u201d to work-related requests, for example, was a crucial part of his journey to emotional and physical health.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em><strong>Empathy for others is important, but we also need to have empathy for our own needs<\/strong><\/em>\u201d<span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: var(--text-align);\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: var(--text-align);\">&#8211; Dr. Jonathan Fisher<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: var(--text-align);\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">The Science Behind Emotional Contagion<\/span><\/h2>\n<div><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p>The conversation continues to explore emotional contagion\u2014the idea that emotions are contagious, both positive and negative. \u201c<b><i>Generosity and kindness spread, just like negativity<\/i><\/b>,\u201d Dr. Fisher notes. Positive emotions can create ripple effects, improving our mood, health, and relationships. This highlights the importance of creating an environment filled with compassion and positivity\u2014not just for our own health, but to help others thrive too.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">The Intersection of Mindfulness and Emotional Health<\/span><\/h2>\n<div><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Dr. Fisher emphasizes that mindfulness\u2014being present and aware\u2014can help manage negative emotions and cultivate compassion. \u201c<i><b>Mindfulness isn\u2019t about thinking more,<\/b><\/i>\u201d he shares. <i>\u201c<b>It\u2019s about being more in tune with your body.<\/b><\/i>\u201d He discusses the simple practices that have supported him through tough times, like focusing on his breath or noticing tension in his body during stressful moments. These practices have helped him shift his focus away from the negative and back toward what\u2019s nourishing and life-affirming.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">A Heartfelt Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<div><span style=\"color: #00acec;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p>The heart, both physically and emotionally, is central to our well-being. As Dr. Fisher concludes, \u201c<b><i>The only way forward from this conflicted time is to overcome negativity bias, to realize that we are one, and to embrace compassion.<\/i><\/b>\u201d The story of the rabbits, the healing power of laughter, and the importance of boundaries and self-compassion all remind us that emotional health is the key to a long, vibrant life.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<p>If you enjoyed this and found it supportive, I\u2019d love for you to consider one other person who might benefit from this message and send it on to them. They can listen to this episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bas0K0YnLq4?si=ZD1159rghK-uHjpb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emotional Longevity podcast<\/a> or read this blog.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<p>If you are ready to take your emotional health to the next level, I invite you to join my Emotional Health Coaching Program, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/elishagoldstein.com\/uncover-the-power-within\">Uncover the Power Within<\/a><\/em>. Just as we\u2019ve discussed the power of compassion and emotional awareness in this blog, this program offers practical tools, evidence-based strategies, and a supportive community to help you build emotional strength, heal from burnout, and cultivate lasting well-being &#8211; so you can thrive in all areas of life.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elishagoldstein.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a> to be the first to hear when the next episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast releases, and for more insights on emotional resilience and well-being. 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