None of us like feeling stressed, but is it as bad for us as we think?

In this episode I explore the nuances of when and how stress can actually be good for us and when it actually can be bad for us and our health.

I dive into some research that shows how our mindset or beliefs about stress directly influence if our experience of stress is positive or negative. I offer some reframes to change how you think and experience stress so it's less likely to be debilitating and somatic practices to move through stress. If you experience stress in your life this episode is a must! I also provide MANY caveats! This episode is focuses on stress, not the stressor or the cause and it's all too real that our society intentionally creates an abundance of stressors that could be avoided or minimized. Changing our mindset can only do so much and we need real structural change, but until then let's change what's within our control - our mindset and what we do in response to stress.

Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/her) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn work one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitate a group program called Body Language Lab and workshops.

To learn more about my work, check me out on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jaclynexplains.com⁠⁠

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