Understanding Stress (Part 1)

About this episode

Amanda introduces a new four-part series on stress, explaining its nature and how it can become harmful over time.

In this episode, Amanda introduces a new four-part series on stress by reframing what stress actually is, and why stress itself isn't really the problem. She explains how stress is a natural, necessary nervous system response, but becomes harmful when it remains unresolved and accumulates over time. Using the stress bucket and see-saw metaphors, she offers a more honest and actionable way to understand and work with stress in modern life. 3 Takeaways: Stress isn’t the problem—chro...

People in this episode

Host: Amanda Armstrong

Topics covered

• stress
• mental health
• nervous system
• self-help
• wellness

Keywords

• stress
• nervous system
• mental health
• stress management
• wellness

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