Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Can stress be helpful?

We've all had to deal with stress. It can feel bad and overwhelming, but it’s actually really important. In this episode, we'll hear why our bodies evolved to deal with danger in this way and how it still affects us today. We'll climb a metaphorical mountain to find out how stress can help us sometimes. Oh, and there are lots of monsters that suddenly showed up a Brains On headquarters and maybe they were released by an ancient artifact and no one can find the instruction manual and ohmigoodness the monsters have gotten into the kitchen and what is that smell and oh no what just crashed and why isn't anyone helping deal with these monsters???? This episode was sponsored by: Indeed (<a class="c-link" href="http://indeed.com/BRAINSON">Indeed.com/BRAINSON</a> - to receive a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job posting) Shopify (<a class="c-link" href="http://shopify.com/brainson">Shopify.com/brainson</a> - for a free 14-day trial and full access to Shopify's entire suite of features) Outschool (<a class="c-link" href="http://outschool.com/brains">Outschool.com/brains</a> - save $15 on your child's first class) Bombas (<a class="c-link" href="http://bombas.com/brainson">Bombas.com/brainson</a> - get 20% off your first purchase) Little Passports (<a class="c-link" href="http://littlepassports.com/BRAINS">Littlepassports.com/BRAINS</a> – 20% off for new customers)

Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.