New episode out now on De-Stress for Success!

Ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer enormity of your tasks and wished you had someone to guide you through those tough times? Tim Sprague, our guest for this episode, a seasoned executive coach and the president of the International Coaching Federation Australasia Charter Chapter, shares his insights on managing stress, striving towards a better work-life balance and creating a 'healthier' culture in your workplace.

Tim introduces easy-to-follow methods to develop resilience and emotional control. 

So, if you're in search of equilibrium in your professional life or striving to handle stress more effectively, this episode is packed with knowledge bombs to help you move from surviving in the workplace to thriving! 

TIM SPRAGUE

To learn more about Tim's coaching services, visit: https://thecoachingpractice.com.au

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This is an episode I wish I had been able to bring to you earlier! My  guest,  Dr Shamistra Barathan an integrative medicine doctor from Melbourne's Mint Clinic, discusses what stress actually is, how it is triggered and what it does to our mental and physical health. 

Do you that our bodies can be feeling stressed long before it physically manifests and before we notice the symptoms and seek help? Did you know that stress actually starts with a thought and can impact our hormones, lead to weight gain, chronic fatigue and burnout? As we discover in this episode, many of us unknowingly live in a chronic stress cycle that silently affects our health long before we notice and even begin thinking of needing to make necessary lifestyle changes.

Dr Barathan approaches stress management through an integrative medicine lens which provides us with a deeper understanding of our body's response to stress, examining the underlying causes and empowering us with practical and effective alterations to our diet, lifestyle and habits that can provide long-lasting results. 

Dr. Barathan shares her own personal methods of de-stressing as well as her top three practical tips for listeners on how to identify, manage, and combat stress, all of which you can begin incorporating into your daily schedule today!

DR BARATHAN, MINT CLINIC

If you are after an integrative approach to your health, consider exploring  Mint Clinic's website at https://mintclinic.com.au.  Online consultations for those of us living outside of Melbourne are also provided.

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Today on De-Stress for Success, we are joined by Professor Michael Gradisar, Director and Clinical Psychologist at Wink Sleep in Australia, to chat about the connection between our sleep patterns and stress levels.

Professor Gradisar breaks it down for us. From debunking the harm done by watching TV in bed to highlighting the negative impacts of alcohol on REM sleep, this episode will make you rethink your pre-sleep rituals. We also explore the value of sleep education, mind body scans, cognitive behavioural therapy to help deal with those late night ruminations and how and when a sleep coach or sleep psychologist can help you.

With a focus on creating an environment conducive to good sleep, this episode will inspire you to value your sleep time and equip you with the tools to make the most of it.

PROFESSOR GRADISAR

To learn more about the Professor Gradisar's services, goto: https://winksleep.online

SLEEP CYCLE APP, SLEEP PODCAST, AND MIND BODY SCAN (AS REFERRED TO IN THIS PODCAST)

Sleep Cycle app: www.sleepcycle.com

The Matt Walker Podcast: https://spotify.link/1TG2QQyK3Db

Body Scan for Sleep: https://youtu.be/Euy4YsK_Bgc?si=uxYL7pHD68qQJErw

ALCOHOL AND SLEEP

To learn more about alcohol and sleep, head to episode 8 of the Not Drinking Today Podcast.

ISABELLA FERGUSON

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This episode is your guide to discovering what your something larger is in your life or your North Star that can provide you with a profound sense of contentment and satisfaction to sustain you through life's rough patches. The conversation steers towards how to initiate the internal dialogue about your life's true purpose and ways to take small, yet impactful steps towards realising it.

Think of today's discussion as a small but important challenge to dig deep and uncover your passions, to identify what truly ignites joy within you, and how that can be your guiding light during turbulent times. Brace yourself for an inspiring and motivating discourse that will equip you with the tools and strategies to set off on your path to discover your life's true meaning.

* The book referred to in this episode: The Burnout Workbook, Advices and Exercises to Help you Unlock the Stress Cycle, by Emily Nagoski, PHD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA

** This book is highly recommended!

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ISABELLA FERGUSON

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Today's episode is all about difficult people. You know the ones! Those people in your life that press your buttons, make you feel like you are the problem, that leave you ruminating over what was said and wondering why you feel so awful. Who better to help us learn how to deal with difficult people, that the author of Difficult People, clinical psychologist, Dr Rebecca Ray.

Dr Ray takes a compassionate lens, seeking to distinguish genuinely difficult people from those just having a rough patch. Dr Ray also illuminates how such people are often products of their past, and how this understanding can foster empathy. Still, we need to ensure that this doesn't compromise our own psychological safety. We learn about various personality archetypes that cause stress and how to avoid feeding into cycles of difficult behaviour.

The great news? Dr Ray's book, Difficult People, includes over 100 scripts to help you navigate tricky conversations and create effective boundaries with difficult people. Tune in for an engaging conversation that leaves you armed to manage difficult people effectively and compassionately and lessen the ensuing stress that these conversations usually create.

To learn more about Dr Rebecca Ray, visit https://rebeccaray.com.au
Rebecca's instagram handle is: https://www.instagram.com/drrebeccaray/

Dr Ray is the author of 6 fabulous books, including Difficult People, all of which can be found in good bookstores, in print on the Kindle and audio formats. Highly recommended!

ISABELLA FERGUSON

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Chances are you own an iPhone or are a parent, aunty,  uncle, grandparent or school-teacher. If so, get ready to have your world rocked as we sit down with globally recognised neuroscientist, Professor Selena Bartlett, as we explore how our beloved devices manipulate our brain health, increase our stress levels, diminishes our happiness, disrupts our relationships and exposes our children to addiction , mental health problems and safety risks. Our iPhones are mini-poke machines specifically made to hook us in and our kids are mimicking us and taking their use to a whole new level. This episode promises to alter your perspective on your relationship with mobile technology. 

In this episode, we confront the realities of the current mental health crisis among young people – a crisis significantly influenced by technology. We're handing our children's safety to third-party apps, while crime networks exploit our negligence. Professor Bartlett lays bare the grim truth that our children's safety is at stake and our reliance on parental controls and screen time restrictions is woefully inadequate.

But it's not all doom and gloom. We round off our conversation by focusing on the crucial need for a fresh approach to parenting in this tech-saturated era. We have the parenting power to regain control by setting stronger boundaries, understanding the red flags of tech addiction and grooming and by committing to a carefully crafted Tech Family Plan that can act as a protective shield for the whole family.  This eye-opening episode is a call to action to reshuffle our priorities and shield our brain health and our children from the darker aspects of the digital world.

To learn more about Professor Bartlett's work, visit:

https://www.profselenabartlett.com/about
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drselenabartlett/
https://www.instagram.com/prof_selena_bartlett/

*If you are in the education sector, parenting sector or have any ideas on how to spread this message, please email me at [email protected] and I will relay your message to Professor Bartlett

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Did you know negative thoughts and self-talk can actually trigger our stress response? What?! Ever wondered why you can't seem to shake off those nagging thoughts of self-doubt and anxiety? In this episode, we examine the power of negative self-talk and how it can set off a cascade of stress responses. More than just exploring the issue, we also discuss practical strategies to combat this common mental battle, and how by doing so we can guide our future in the direction we desire.

We'll delve into understanding this relentless inner critic and how it can shape our behavior and interactions. Unearth the roots of these thoughts and beliefs, which are often a result of past experiences, and learn how they can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies. We also share tools for achieving stillness, such as meditation, breathwork, positive affirmations, and nurturing supportive relationships. All of these tools can help us observe and rewire our brains for more positive thinking. Embark on this journey towards understanding and conquering the inner critic, and embrace a more positive and empowering thought process. Tune in, and transform your inner dialogue today!

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Book referred to: The Untethered Soul, The Journey Beyond Yourself, by Michael A. Singer

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Ever wished you could calm your nervous system and find inner calm quickly and simply when your mind refuses to settle down? Do you ever need a quick recharge to the system that equates to 3 hours of restorative sleep when wide awake and in the midst of a chaotic day? Discover the power of breathwork and meditation with my guest, the awesome Danni Carr, a trauma-informed coach and certified meditation and breathwork teacher.

Danni discusses how breathwork can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, drawing us into a tranquil space despite the whirlwind of thoughts in our heads. We delve deep into how our breath can play a vital role in reducing our stress levels and establishing equilibrium in our lives. Danni also sheds light on the potential of yoga nidra to restore the nervous system, improve memory, and even aid ADHD. 

As we navigate through life's ups and downs, Danni shares easy-to-implement breathwork strategies that can help rejuvenate your body and mind on a daily basis. She emphasises the significance of acknowledging our need for self-time and reveals how breathwork can become a potent tool in managing stress. This insightful discussion will equip you with practical techniques to incorporate simple breathwork into your everyday routine, transforming it into a source of serenity and balance.

Finally, Danni guides us  in short and simple  breathwork and body awareness meditation. Get ready to immerse yourself in this enriching experience and learn how to harness the power of your breath and yoga nidra to de-stress.

To jump straight onto Danni's guided breath work and meditation, visit: https://insighttimer.com/howiquitalcohol

To learn more about Danni, visit her website: https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/pages/about

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Ever reached for a glass of wine after a long, stressful day, convinced it’s just the relief you need? Buckle up, because this episode is about to challenge everything you thought you knew about the relationship between alcohol and stress. Together, we’re going to dig deep into the complex, often paradoxical, ways in which alcohol interacts with our stress levels. Discover how that seemingly harmless tipple can actually ramp up your baseline stress over time, disrupting your hormonal balance, neurotransmitters, and even your sleep patterns.

But it doesn't stop there. We'll also journey into the psychological implications of using alcohol as a coping mechanism, and how this dependency can stifle the development of healthier stress management strategies. We're not advocating for absolute sobriety here, but by the end of this episode, you'll have the knowledge and understanding to make more informed choices about alcohol's role in your life. It's time to reshape our understanding, to stop merely surviving and start truly thriving. If you're a regular, moderate to heavy drinker, please remember to seek medical guidance. This isn't just an episode, it's an invitation to re-evaluate your relationship with alcohol and stress. Let's navigate this terrain together!

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#alcohol #alcoholawareness #stress #stressmanagement #burnout #burnoutprevention

ISABELLA FERGUSON

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Feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and don't know where to turn? Welcome to De-stress for Success with Isabella Ferguson. This podcast promises to enlighten you on the captivating science behind stress and shares groundbreaking techniques to help you manage it effectively. We delve into the fascinating workings of the human brain, focusing on how it learns stress responses from our environments and the potential to retrain our brain for healthier stress responses - a legacy that we can pass on to our children. We'll also talk about the role that alcohol plays in stress and discuss effective ways to find calmness without it, such as deep breathing, mindfulness, and meditation.

We're all searching for something bigger than us to provide meaning and guidance in our lives - and that's exactly what I'll address in this podcast.  Hear from neuroscientists, wellness experts, and individuals who've triumphed over burnout on the importance of identifying your passion and purpose, even amidst time constraints. 

We're not just talking about surviving, but thriving, by redefining what success means to us individually. As we delve into these important discussions, we'll also discover how de-stressing can bring us closer to our goals. So, tune in and embark on this transformative journey towards a happier, healthier you.

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