April 7, 2022

Obsessed with Stress ft. Dr. Deborah Gilboa (The Brené Brown Inspired Series)

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Show Notes

What is stress?

Brené Brown, author of Atlas of the Heart (a book we are obsessed with), says that:

We feel stressed when we evaluate environmental demand as beyond our ability to cope successfully. This includes elements of unpredictability, uncontrollability, and feeling overloaded.

Stress seems to be an inevitable part of our lives. Some people feel they can cope with the demands of life relatively quickly, while others feel they are constantly under stress and struggle to keep up. When we feel like we can't handle what's going on around us, the result is often anxiety, worry, and a feeling of uncertainty which can profoundly impact our health.

Fortunately, there are several things we can do to address the problem of stress in our lives and reclaim our happiness. Luckily, Dr. Deborah Gilboa is back to share how we can transform stress into a more positive thing to our own advantage.

Yes, you've heard that right! Stress can be a positive thing for us if we manage it properly. For Dr. Deborah, stress management is essential for everyone because it actually helps build our resilience. She discusses her findings and how we can say goodbye to those negative feelings associated with stress to become stronger and prepared for new challenges, as written in her new book 'From Stressed to Resilient.'

A renowned doctor, TedExer, and expert to the stars on resilience and parenting, Dr. Deborah Gilboa, M.D. (aka “Dr. G”) works with families, educators, executives, and businesses in identifying the mindset and strategies to turn stress into resilience. She is a sought-after media personality as seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America, and various digital, media, and print outlets.

What You Will Learn From This Episode

01:45 - From Stressed to Resilient

05:35 - How to become resilient amidst the challenges

08:50 - Getting to choose who we want to become

11:54 - Dr. Deborah's resilience story

16:58 - Stopping the cycle of resistance

19:18 - The biggest adversary of resilience

23:32 - Worrying about babies and kids

26:09 - The proliferation of burnout and overwhelm

Resources Mentioned