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: Dr. Modupe Akinola, a psychologist and professor at Columbia Business School , leads Chris through the training.

: Reframing scary situations by focusing on personal capability and goals rather than the fear itself.

: He enters a burning building to locate and rescue a dummy, forcing him to maintain composure in a chaotic environment. [S1E1] Stress-Proof

: Before the actual crane walk, he uses a VR simulation one inch off the ground to observe how his biometrics (heart rate and blood pressure) react even when he knows he is safe. Stress-Management Techniques

: He is bound by his hands and feet and must perform tasks underwater to test his panic management. : He enters a burning building to locate

The episode highlights three specific "stress-proofing" tools that viewers can apply:

: Chris must perform the "Walk of Doom"—walking across a thin crane arm projecting 900 feet over the roof of a skyscraper above Sydney Harbor. Key Training Exercises titled " Stress-Proof

The first episode of the National Geographic series , titled " Stress-Proof ," follows Hemsworth as he explores scientific methods to manage the body's stress response to improve long-term health. Episode Overview