I'm just so stressed
Stress is something that we will inevitably encounter throughout our lives. It isnât all bad or maladaptive, but how we manage it can make a significant difference in our lives. The degree of stress we feel impacts how we show up in the world including both how we relate and how we do the work before us each day.
In this episode, Mireille and Adam discuss the impact of stress on our systems including the role of different stress hormones on our immune system, cardiovascular system and our metabolism. Like many other conversations on previous episodes, we provide research relative to the value of relationships as having close connections helps us all combat the stress that loneliness can cause as well. When we utilize resources to support us as well as set limits on what we expose ourselves to and focus our attention to, we have the opportunity to better navigate the stresses of our lives.
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Eusebiu Marcu
2020-09-26T08:25:25Z ago
Great episode!
The saying you are looking for: âBirds of a feather, flock together.â - Iâve heard it from John Maxwell.
Mireille Reece, PsyD
2020-09-27T17:11:54Z ago
Thank you - thank you!! I always appreciate the clarification.
Ronald Martin
Vernon B.C. Canada
Retired Chemical Technologist
2020-09-27T15:35:32Z ago
Thanks again for this very informative discussion. I canât help but mention âAbove and beyound â an on demand documentary of NASA and itâs history of accomplishments. My point may very well be that look at what we achieve together with leadership with vision and the feeling of connection like what we all felt when Neil Armstrong spoke from the surface of the moon! Stress relief may come from the effort of the thought that we can all do better. (Especially me!) Thx for explaining my thoughts. Cheers
Mireille Reece, PsyD
2020-09-27T17:14:28Z ago
As always - thank you thinker! Itâs always great to hear from you.
Ronald Martin
Vernon B.C. Canada
Retired Chemical Technologist
2020-09-27T17:23:13Z ago
Iâve got a very long way to go to be âindestractible or able Lol
Paul Ostert
2020-09-28T00:30:42Z ago
The lâm just so stressed podcast, really stressed me out. After listening to it for some time my brain started getting triggered and stressed by your constant use of âright!?â Being on more conference calls for work, I have honed in on one colleague that constantly says some statement followed by âright!?â He is a smart and capable guy, and is a high performer, but his constant use of ârightâ annoys me. Iâve wondered why he does this. Is it just a communication tick or does he constantly need affirmation?  As a psychologist yourself what do you think? Why does one use the word âright!?â after stating facts? Maybe itâs just a generational thing, right!?
Mireille Reece, PsyD
2020-09-28T13:39:45Z ago
LOL! Welcome to a figure of speech that has become habitâit is exactly as you say, a statement turned into a question and a tick of sorts. Part of the irritant of this way of speaking is the implicit expectation of agreement, one which you may or may not agree. That is part of why itâs irritatingâŚitâs an assumption as opposed to an interpersonal exchange or dialogue wherein the question is made explicit. I would not assume itâs a need for affirmation rather an unhelpful interpersonal conversational style. Thank you for taking the time to give feedback and listening to the show! I will most certainly keep this in mind and work to reduce its use from my manner of speaking on the show, right?!! :)
Paul Ostert
2020-09-28T14:00:34Z ago
Thank you for your response and your professional assessment of why it bothers me, âthe implicit expectation of agreementâ. I can only change myself, and this knowledge will help me understand why that triggers me, right?! Seriously, thank you for the free therapy and being so knowledgeable on these subjects. I will continue to enjoy your podcasts.
Jerod Santo
Bennington, Nebraska
Jerod co-hosts The Changelog, crashes JS Party & takes out the trash (his old code) once in awhile.
2020-09-28T14:55:33Z ago
We once had a guest on one of our podcasts (I wonât name names) who finished many of his sentences with âright?!â and then continued speaking without giving us a chance to dissent.
He also happened to have some very controversial opinions!
It was most definitely a stressful interview đ