Calm Under Fire Series — Episode 1- Why Pressure Feels Like Normal (And Why That's the Problem)

Episode notes

Topics Covered Why sustained pressure becomes invisible over time The difference between habituation and resilience What the nervous system does when it runs at high pressure for extended periods How decision-making narrows under chronic stress The personal history behind Claire's research: growing up in Beirut during the civil war What the cost of invisible pressure looks like at the individual and organizational level What the Calm Under Fire series will cover across seven episodes Claire's forthcoming book, Calm Under Fire , releasing September 2026 Timestamps [00:00:00] Opening: The moment Claire realized she had been describing a problem as a strength [00:01:00] Introduction: The NeuroLeadership Edge, Claire's background, and what this podcast is built to do [00:01:30] Series Introduction: The Calm Under Fire seven-part series and what it covers [00:03:00] Reflective Question: When was the last time a full workday felt genuinely low in pressure? [00:05:00] The Research: What the nervous system does when exposed to sustained, ongoing stress [00:06:30] Habituation vs.