Courage & Purpose

Ep 21: Stress Less, Motivate More – How to Rewire Your Body for Resilience and Sustainable High Performance


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What if stress wasn’t the enemy—but a signal?In this episode, we dive into the science of stress, the power of nervous system regulation, and why burnout is often a byproduct of coping strategies that once worked—but no longer serve you.

Marcy Luna joins me to unpack how your physiology impacts your mindset, energy, and motivation. With her unique lens as both a certified high performance coach and exercise physiologist, she explains how our bodies hold the key to sustainable success.

From burnout recovery to leadership habits, we explore how to reduce the “noise” of chronic stress, increase your capacity, and build a more resilient foundation—for both your career and your life.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What really causes burnout—and how to break the cycle

Why chronic stress feels normal (even when it’s harming you)

The relationship between nervous system health and leadership effectiveness

How to build resilience with small, simple practices (not big overhauls)

Why guilt around rest keeps high achievers stuck in survival mode

Tools to regulate your nervous system and access your best thinking

The impact of stress on relationships—and how it blunts empathy and connection

Practical advice for leaders to motivate without burnout

🔥 Key Insight:

“The stress that’s most dangerous is the kind you ignore.” — Marcy Luna

🌍 Connect with Marcy:

📸 Instagram: @mlunafitness

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcyluna/

📬 Connect with Diana:

🌐 Website: www.lifeonpurpose.coach📸 Instagram: @lifeonpurposecoachdiana🔗 Facebook: Life On Purpose Coach Diana - https://www.facebook.com/LifeOnPurposeCoachDiana🔗 LinkedIn: Life On Purpose - https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-on-purpose-coach



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Courage & PurposeBy Diana Ordonez, Certified High Performance Coach