James Swanwick

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  • Eustress: How to Harness "Good Stress" to Build Resilience and Sharpness With Coach Matt

Eustress: How to Harness "Good Stress" to Build Resilience and Sharpness With Coach Matt

Monday 5th January 2026

Learn how Coach Matt turns 'good stress' into a tool for resilience and sharpness in an alcohol-free lifestyle.
17 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Motivational
Encouraging
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Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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James Swanwick
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Harnessing Eustress: Transform Stress into Success

Episode Overview

  • Eustress is positive stress that enhances performance and growth.
  • Cold plunges and fitness challenges can harness eustress.
  • Eustress stimulates brain functions for better decision-making.
  • Public commitments provide social accountability and motivation.
  • Transforming stress into an ally can fuel an alcohol-free life.
"Stress isn't always the enemy. It's all in how we respond."
What makes stress a friend rather than a foe? Coach Matt sheds light on the often misunderstood concept of stress in this engaging episode. By distinguishing between distress and eustress, Matt highlights how the latter can be a powerful tool in an alcohol-free lifestyle. Eustress, or 'good stress,' can stimulate brain functions and support memory and adaptability.
You'll learn about the role of eustress in activating the Prefrontal Cortex for better decision-making and how it can be harnessed through practical methods like cold plunges, fitness challenges, and public commitments. Coach Matt provides five effective strategies to make stress work for you rather than against you. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or athlete, this episode offers valuable insights into building resilience and maintaining sharpness without relying on alcohol.
The conversation is not just informative but also motivational, encouraging listeners to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. So, if you're curious about transforming stress into a stepping stone for success, this episode is a must-listen. Are you ready to turn stress into your ally?
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