Turning Stress Into Fuel: Tools to Beat Burnout & Boost High Performance

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In this episode, Kyla Channell and guest Rita Ainsworth discuss how to transform stress into fuel for success through understanding the nervous system.

Send us Fan Mail In episode #180 we we dive into the science of stress, burnout, and nervous system regulation with Rita Ainsworth, a trauma-informed resilience coach. Rita shares practical tools and insights on how understanding and working with your nervous system can transform stress into fuel for long-term success, especially for high achievers juggling demanding careers and athletic pursuits. In this episode: The impact of cumulative stress and burnout, and recognizing the symptomsKey ne...

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Host: Kyla Channell

Guest: Rita Ainsworth

Topics covered

• stress management
• burnout
• nervous system regulation
• high performance
• resilience coaching

Keywords

• stress
• burnout
• nervous system
• high achievers
• resilience
• performance
• coaching

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