217: Listen To This If You (Really) Need To De-Stress
Feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, or like one more email might push you over the edge? In today’s solo, Josie takes a science-backed approach to stress that goes way beyond bubble baths and affirmations. You’ll learn what stress really is on a neurological and physiological level, why your brain can’t tell the difference between a tiger in the wild and a Slack message from your boss, and how your body gets stuck in “survival mode.” Josie breaks down the evolutionary purpose of stress, the concept of your stress threshold, and why things like traffic, a busy schedule, or conflict with your partner can feel like life-or-death. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with tangible, evidence-based tools to complete the stress cycle, raise your stress threshold, and train your brain and body to feel safe, even when life feels chaotic.
CHAPTERS:
00:24 — Ask the Everygirl: I’m Overwhelmed, How TF Can I Actually Destress?
2:53 — The Physiology of Stress: What Happens to Your Body When Tension Takes Over
10:11 — How To Raise Your Stress Threshold, and Training Your Brain to Feel Safe
17:21 — Tools for Turning Off Your Fight-or-Flight Mode
21:10 — Completing Your Stress Cycle, and Healing Your “Inner Caveman”
23:59 — Turning Your Stressers Into Opportunities For Growth
26:42 — Final Thoughts
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