VOICES from the Front Lines: Unpacking "Survival Mode" with Wellness Coach Emily CooneyVOICES from the Front Lines: Unpacking "Survival Mode" with Wellness Coach Emily Cooney
Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction
Wellness coach Emily Cooney discusses managing chronic stress and offers practical self-care tips for those supporting loved ones with addiction.
41:33•25 Jan 2025
Managing Stress: Insights from Wellness Coach Emily Cooney
Episode Overview
- Recognise signs of chronic stress like shallow breathing and muscle tightness.
- Develop self-care strategies to manage stress effectively.
- Understand the cultural tendency to view stress as a badge of honour.
- Use practical tips like deep breathing and mindful movement to calm the nervous system.
- Focus on building resilience to better support loved ones with addiction.
“Stress makes us stupid. It really doesn't promote wisdom, intelligence, better decision making.”
In this episode of Coming Up for Air, wellness coach Emily Cooney dives into the concept of 'survival mode' and its impact on those with loved ones battling addiction. Joined by hosts Isabelle Cooney and Kayla Solomon, Emily shares her wealth of knowledge on stress responses, drawing from her background in Ayurveda and holistic health. The discussion highlights how chronic stress affects the body and mind, offering practical tips for recognising and managing these responses.
Emily explains that being in a constant state of hyper-arousal can lead to physical and emotional exhaustion, making it crucial to develop self-care strategies. She emphasises the importance of observing bodily signs, like shallow breathing or muscle tightness, and introduces methods to calm the nervous system, such as deep breathing and mindful movement. The episode also touches on the cultural tendency to wear stress as a badge of honour, urging listeners to rethink this mindset.
By focusing on self-care and building resilience, individuals can better support their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being. Emily's insights are both enlightening and practical, providing valuable tools for anyone dealing with the stress of supporting someone with addiction. This episode is a must-listen for those seeking to understand and manage their stress responses more effectively.
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