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Traci Mann, Ph.D. Secrets from the Eating Lab:  The Science of Weight Loss, the Myth of Willpower, and Why You Should Never Diet Again

“The separation of mind and body is an erroneous view, incompatible with science. Personality traits—that is, psychological patterns—conduce to disease because the brain circuits and systems that process emotions not only exert a profound influence on our autonomic nerves, as well as our cardiovascular, hormonal, and immune systems: In reality, they are all conjoined.”

Encouraging research for stressed-out moms striving to meet the ideals of intensive parenting. Maybe it’s okay for parents to take a step back from constant engagement with their kids (and not so good for kids when their mothers are stressed about not doing enough).

Is it better not to experience negative feelings?  Avoiding difficult feelings and trying to focus only on positive states can be harmful over the long term.  "Emodiversity," the ability to accept and feel a broad range of emotions, is linked to less depression and better physical health.