When you hear the word stress, do you automatically assume something is wrong?

In this episode, we unpack a surprising truth: not all stress is bad. In fact, some stress can help us grow, adapt, and rise to important challenges. The problem is not always stress itself; it's what happens when stress becomes chronic and our nervous systems never get a chance to recover.

Together, they explore:

✨ The difference between stress and anxiety

✨ Why excitement and anxiety can feel so similar in the body

✨ The difference between eustress ("good stress") and distress

✨ Acute stress vs. chronic stress

✨ How chronic stress can keep your nervous system stuck in survival mode

✨ Why anxiety often lingers even after the stressful situation is over

✨ Practical ways to support your nervous system and recover from stress

If you've ever thought, "I'm stressed, so something must be wrong," this episode offers a different perspective, one rooted in compassion, nervous system awareness, and understanding how our minds and bodies respond to life's challenges.

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