As author of the new book, The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living, Dr. Sood offers a scientifically-proven, structured and practical approach to understanding the brain’s two modes and how an imbalance between these two modes produces unwanted stress.  With this understanding of how the mind works, he provides real world skills and actionable steps to decrease stress, cultivate emotional and mental strength, find greater fulfillment and nurture a kind disposition. Dr. Sood also explains what is unique about stress in the 21st century and why the most commonly taught practices for stress management help only a small proportion of people.