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If you are feeling unsettled, stressed, or have jangled nerves as we all weather changes due to COVID-19, there is a good reason. In this special edition of the podcast, Michele and Eliz discuss why your brain likes a predictable environment and how uncertainty creates stress. Eliz shares her research on stress and some tips to decrease the impact of these unsettling times.   As always, there’s a bit of humor, some real talk about food insecurity, bullying, and even Michele’s stress brought on by a drunk driver destroying her cattle fence.     Key points: Why your brain likes predictability How you can make uncertainty feel more predictable WASH YOUR HANDS How to disconnect from the stress of things you can’t control Why your emotional reactions are natural WASH YOUR HANDS Why we have enough food Why staying at home is important Seriously, WASH YOUR HANDS COVID-19 Resources   Alton Brown on how to wash your hands for the World Health Organization (WHO) #SafeHands challenge   A COVID-19 coronavirus update from concerned physicians   Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially   A call to clear misinformation in the era of COVID-19   Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak   Eliz's blog with COVID-19 resources  Eliz’s New Book: stressproofbook.com