encounter seem to pose a serious threat to our survival. Thus, we overreact with exaggerated System 1 responses in the most vital parts of our lives time and time again. Our conscious System 2 just can’t keep up. In fact, studies show that chronic stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addictions all alter the metabolism, function, and even size of brain regions involved with System 2 thinking. Overwhelmed by System 1’s chaos, System 2 underfunctions or shuts itself down and allows anarchy to reign. Now