69. The Double-Edged Sword of Stress: How it Can Help or Harm You

Electric Ideas with Whitney Baker

Did you know a whopping 75% of adults experience moderate to high levels of stress on a monthly basis? We often overlook the impact of stress on our well-being, and fail to acknowledge how ongoing stress disrupts everything from digestion to decision-making. In this episode, Whitney dives into the topic of stress and how it affects our lives.

Whitney explores the two categories of stress: eustress and distress. Eustress is the good kind of stress that makes us feel challenged and motivated. It could be competing in sports, taking on meaningful projects or stepping out of our comfort zones for personal growth. On the other hand, distress, such as long-term stress, harms our health when left unchecked.

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Here’s what to look forward to in today’s episode:

• Eye-opening statistics about stress
• Characteristics of Eustress or “good stress” and how you can benefit from it
• How long-term stress impacts our bodies and minds
• What happens to us physiologically when our bodies are under stress
• Stretching past your comfort zone in the name of personal growth
• Reflection: Where is stress standing between you and your highest expression as a human being?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Unplug Meditation Teacher Training (davidji and Suze Yalof Schwarz)

‌Stress, The Silent Killer

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