The Neurobiology of Peace
Rewiring the stress response
About this course
Peace is a physiological state you can practice into. Dr. Priya Sundaram, a neuroscientist and clinician, teaches the mechanisms of the stress response and — more importantly — the small, repeatable practices that shift baseline nervous system tone. Expect a blend of clear science communication and guided practice: breathwork protocols, cognitive reframes, sleep hygiene, and boundaries. You will leave with a personal downshift kit you can deploy in 60 seconds, on a train, in a meeting, at 3am.
Dr. Priya Sundaram
PhD Neuroscience · Stress physiology
Dr. Priya Sundaram is a clinical neuroscientist whose research focuses on the autonomic nervous system and chronic stress. She has led mindfulness-based interventions at two major teaching hospitals and consults with schools and hospice programs.
Curriculum
- 01Preview9mThe stress response, brieflyHPA axis, sympathetic tone, and you.
- 02Preview8mChronic vs acute stressWhy one kills and one shapes you.
- 03Locked6mThe 60-second downshiftA physiological sigh and its cousins.
- 04Locked7mBox breathingGuided practice, twice.
- 05Locked8mCoherent breathingThe 5.5 breaths-per-minute rhythm.
- 06Locked5mCold-water face immersionThe dive reflex, explained.
- 07Locked10mMeditation without wooWhat actually changes.
- 08Locked11mCognitive reframing basicsA pragmatic CBT primer.
- 09Locked9mBoundaries as nervous system careLanguage and practice.
- 10Locked9mSleep as stress resilienceThe first place to invest.
- 11Locked7mNature as medicine20 minutes, evidence-based.
- 12Locked9mMovement for the anxious mindWhich modalities help most.
- 13Locked8mJournaling protocols that workTwo formats, six weeks.
- 14Locked9mWhen to seek helpA calm decision tree.
- 15Locked10mYour personal downshift kitBuilding a portable practice.
- 16Locked11mA month of peaceA 30-day integration plan.