One of my colleagues and a dear friend, Dr. Lauren Crigler is a physical therapist in Georgia. She enthusiastically takes a holistic perspective on physical health and has created the Plan to Feel Great community to help folks have the knowledge and encouragement they need to live their healthiest life.
On episode 13 of her Plan to Feel Great podcast, she talked about how physical stress can give us more physical strength, a concept that seems counter-intuitive at first (how can injury make us stronger?). Give the episode a listen to find out!
On episode 14, I was delighted to be a guest on her podcast to talk about how emotional stress can give us more strength too! When we go through stressors, we are able to pause and assess where the stress is coming from, what our needs and values are, and what options are available for addressing the stress. All of this leads us towards growth in self-awareness and in creating an overall healthier life.
You can listen to the episode here or find her Plan to Feel Great podcast on APPLE PODCASTS (iTUNES) | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER
In the interview, I describe how to use the STOP strategy to manage overwhelming emotions. Click the link to get the PDF and see how you might be able to shift your stressors into growth.