In today’s episode of thebrokernews Podcast, hosts Binci Heeb and Mirela Dimofte dive into a topic that affects us all—stress. We’re joined by stress coach Chris Wilson, who shares powerful insights on how to better understand and manage the stress we carry. Chris works with individuals and companies to help people catch stress before it snowballs into burnout, and his practical, relatable approach made for a really eye-opening conversation.

Chris breaks down the difference between helpful and harmful stress, and why many of us are walking around with more tension than we realize. It’s not that we don’t know we need sleep, better food, or more downtime—it’s that we often don’t feel we deserve to take that time. He challenges us to rethink how we treat ourselves and to stop wearing stress like a badge of honor.

We also talk about some of the new tools being used to measure stress, like wearables and even saliva tests. While it sounds futuristic, it’s already helping people see just how much stress they’re actually under. Sometimes it takes hard data to convince us to slow down, especially when everything looks fine on the surface.

And of course, we couldn’t ignore the role work plays in all of this. Chris shares a fresh perspective inspired by athletes—three weeks of high focus followed by one week to recover. It’s a rhythm that could prevent burnout if more of us—and our workplaces—adopted it. Whether you’re feeling the pressure or trying to support others who are, this episode offers real tools and food for thought

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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Broken News Podcast: Meet Your Hosts

03:04 – What Is Stress? The Difference Between Good and Bad Stress

05:58 – How Lifestyle Choices Influence Your Stress Levels

08:49 – Why Self-Care Feels Hard and How to Make It Easier

12:13 – How Workplace Culture Fuels Chronic Stress

15:04 – Tools and Tech to Measure and Manage Your Stress

18:06 – Tackling Job Stress: What Organizations Can Actually Do

20:57 – Can Insurance Support Your Mental Health?

25:45 – Using Data to Prevent Burnout and Improve Wellbeing

28:21 – From Bosses to Teams: How Self-Management Reduces Stress

31:41 – Why Hierarchies Often Make Stress Worse

34:41 – Autonomy at Work: The Key to a Healthier Mind

37:56 – External Pressures vs. Internal Stress: What’s the Link?

39:09 – Myths About Stress Recovery That Need Busting

42:20 – What Chronic Stress Really Does to Your Body

45:50 – Why Data Is Crucial in Understanding and Managing Stress