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How The Body Responds to Stress
How The Body Responds to Stress
How The Body Responds to Stress
Friday 7th November 2025
Explore how stress affects our bodies and learn techniques to retrain your nervous system for a calmer life.
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Episode Overview
- Modern stressors can trigger ancient fight-or-flight responses.
- Anxiety can cause false alarms, making harmless events seem threatening.
- Grounding techniques can help interrupt the stress cycle.
- Genuine rest and safe relationships are key to rewiring your sense of safety.
- Self-awareness helps identify triggers and manage stress responses.
"Our nervous system doesn't know the difference between a tiger in the bushes and an unread text message."
How do people find hope in the darkest times? The latest episode of 'i am somebody' takes you on a journey through the complex landscape of stress and anxiety. Host Grace brings her warm and engaging style to a topic that affects us all—how our bodies react to modern-day stressors.
From the adrenaline rush of a sudden email to the heart-pounding alertness triggered by a buzzing phone, Grace explains how our ancient stress response system often gets it wrong in today's world. The episode breaks down why our bodies sometimes feel like they're betraying us, reacting with fight-or-flight responses to non-threatening situations. Grace shares her personal experiences with anxiety, making it relatable for anyone who's ever felt their heart race at an unexpected message.
But it's not all doom and gloom; Grace offers practical tips for retraining your nervous system to respond more calmly to life's daily challenges. You'll learn about grounding techniques like deep breathing and mindful awareness, which can help interrupt the automatic stress loop. Grace also highlights the importance of genuine rest and safe relationships in rewiring our sense of safety.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that while stress is inevitable, we can teach our bodies to recover and find peace in the chaos. Whether you're dealing with chronic anxiety or just curious about how stress impacts your body, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. So why not take a moment to listen and discover how you can work with your body instead of against it?
Remember, it's all about finding that balance and feeling at home in your own skin.