STRESSPROOF Podcast

Believe it or not we live in uncertainty all the time.

We don't know if we're going to wake up tomorrow.

We don't know if we'll see the same people again a week from now.

We don't even know if an asteroid will hit this earth and this is my last podcast to you.

The truth is, we can only be 100% certain of something after the fact.

And the more we hold on to certainty needing to feel peace in our life, the more suffering we put upon ourselves.

Instead, listen to this week's podcast where I explain the concept of Allowance so that you can build resilience toward uncertainty and start watching your dreams come true.

If you struggle with not being certain about the future, or maybe even your current situation, then you don't want to miss this episode!

Ready to take this to the NEXT LEVEL?

Beginning in May, I'm hosting the Founder's Group Coaching program! A 4 week journey learning the fundamentals of Brain & Emotional Management so that you can apply this to your specific situation and get back authentic control over your life no matter what is happening.

If you're realizing you've been treating the symptoms of stress and find yourself in a repeated pattern of overeating, overdrinking, becoming less productive or worse, snapping at someone you love.... then join me and a group of AMAZING individuals who are ready to finally learn how to thrive beyond stress! This beta group is limited to 10 people only. Please join us at www.stressproofpodcast.com/join !

If you enjoyed this podcast, please screenshot this podcast on your device and tag me @susanchoiwellness on Instagram stories and let me know what your key takeaways are from this episode!

Oh! I have something juicy for you.

I've created a new FREE training for the listeners of this podcast that reveals why a smart person like you is still struggling with stress, and exactly what you can do to prevent stress before it even begins! For instant access head on over to https://www.stressproofpodcast.com/intro

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(0:51): Don't forget to access the new, free training now available at www.stressproofpodcast.com/intro! Discover why a smart person like you is still struggling with stress, how to prevent stress before it even begins, and the one element (there are three) you might be missing holding you back from the life you truly want to live!

(1:51): NEW Stressproof Group Coaching beginning in May! Learn the fundamentals of Brain and Emotional Management with an amazing group of people! Grab your spot at www.stressproofpodcast.com/join. This first group will be limited to 10 INCREDIBLE people so make sure you check out the link and join today!

(4:52): Why holding onto certainty causes so much suffering in our life.

(6:51): Why certainty doesn't really exist in the way we live our lives.

(8:08): The more we hold onto certainty, subconsciously we are holding onto shoulds and shouldn'ts.

(9:16): Practicing allowance helps us become more comfortable with the idea and feeling of uncertainty.

(11:40): Practicing allowance during micro events helps build resiliency. Examples included.

(13:00): How holding onto certainty stunts our future growth and impossible dreams.

(14:15): Why pain can be more comfortable than uncertainty. Examples included.

This is a random bonus episode with a CHALLENGE for you inside.

The truth is, we can look at our situation as losing weeks of our lives or we can create something AMAZING from this.

Because if you're anything like me, you know just how precious our time is.

We will never get this time back.

I repeat.

We will never get this time back. Ever.

In this episode I'm reminding you what it's like to feel stress from your head vs. your body, and why feeling it from your body will actually help you release unnecessary stress and suffering, your challenge for the next 30 days, plus I'm sharing how I've been adjusting to the new norm.

After listening to this podcast I'd love to hear what YOUR micro goal is for the next 30 days! Screenshot this podcast episode and tag me @susanchoiwellness and let me know over on Instagram!

Oh! I have something juicy for you.

I've created a new FREE training for the listeners of this podcast that reveals why a smart person like you is still struggling with stress, and exactly what you can do to prevent stress before it even begins! For instant access head on over to https://www.stressproofpodcast.com/intro

Impulsive behavior such as overeating and pouring the glass of wine at 4pm, are becoming the norm as many people are struggling with the lack of structure and routine they're so used to in their day to day lives.

Until we get curious about our impulsive behavior we will continue to see undesirable results such as gaining weight and feeling less than stellar from having one too many glasses of wine the night before. Not to mention the lack of productivity.

Listen to this episode as I reveal exactly what our impulses reveal and the top 3 reasons why our impulses feel so uncontrollable and what we can do about it.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please screenshot this podcast on your device and tag me @susanchoiwellness on Instagram stories and let me know what your key takeaways are from this episode!

Oh! I have something juicy for you.

I've created a new FREE training for the listeners of this podcast that reveals why a smart person like you is still struggling with stress, and exactly what you can do to prevent stress before it even begins! For instant access head on over to https://www.stressproofpodcast.com/intro

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:47): Shelter in place, LA, gratitude, and more.

(2:03): Stress reveals our weakest link; example of stress testing via Jurassic Park.

(3:38): Why our impulses reveal some of our biggest, weakest link in our ecosystem of our brain and heart.

(4:20): What is an impulse and urge?

(6:20): The consequences of when we allow impulsive behavior.

(8:20): The number one reason we allow impulses is because we never question what we are feeling.

(11:29): The second reason we allow impulses is because we don't know how to be with discomfort.

(12:17): Client example of impulsive eating due to boredom.

(13:33): Impulsive behavior is a result of ANY uncomfortable emotion by the individual. This can be even the feeling of happiness.

(15:20): The third reason we allow impulses is because we don't manage our brain.

(18:50): When we overcome our impulses we constantly experience new delights because we're not keeping ourselves in the same cycle of avoidance.

Social distancing may be in effect, but that doesn't mean we as humans have never felt lonely prior to this directive, and it also doesn't mean that just because we are social distancing that we need to feel lonely at all.

In fact, physicality has virtually nothing to do with connection!

Whether you are suffering from loneliness or you believe you need to physically see someone in order to feel connection, this episode is just for you.

Learn how you can feel a connection simply by thinking the right thoughts.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please screenshot this podcast on your device and tag me @susanchoiwellness on Instagram stories and let me know what your key takeaways are from this episode!

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This podcast is brought to you by a FREE training on Stress Management for Peak Performance! In this series you will learn the #1 reason why most people are still feeling stuck and the EXACT method every high performer is using to get back to peak performance! For instant access head on over to www.stressproofpodcast.com/intro

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:47): Seattle, grocery shopping, emotional vs. physical desire.

(2:10): How to create deep human connection despite social distancing and the two ways in which we experience connection.

(3:53): How physicality has little relevance to connection in the way we crave it.

(5:53): The feeling of connection is a direct result from our mind, not the relationship.

(6:55): Examples of connection to passed loved ones, faith, and religion.

(9:30): We can always control our depth of connection despite what is happening outside of us.

The reason why most people can never resolve their stress is because they're missing one or all of the three pillars of the Stressproof Method, and today, I'm breaking it all down.

I'm going to teach exactly why so many people find themselves endlessly trying to manage their stress with nothing to show for, and how without these specific components in place, we'll always feel as if we're in a never ending cycle of trying to find one solution after another.

Trust me, you're NOT broken and there's nothing wrong with YOU, and this will all make sense when you listen to this episode as I breakdown the Stressproof Method.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please screenshot this podcast on your device and tag me @susanchoiwellness on Instagram stories and let me know what your key takeaways are from this episode!

Oh! I have something juicy for you.

This podcast is brought to you by a FREE training on Stress Management for Peak Performance! A 3 part video series for the listeners of this podcast so you can learn what it takes to truly handle stress with effortless ease. For instant access head on over to https://www.stressproofpodcast.com/opt-in

TIMESTAMPS:

(3:32): The biggest mistakes most people make when trying to manage their stress.

(5:50): What IS stress? Where does it come from and why is it so hard to manage?

(7:22): If you forget everything, remember this. T = E = R. Plus an example of needing to let go of an employee.

(12:08): The three most important pillars of the Stressproof Method - Brain Management, Emotional Management, and Training.

(12:29): When we have Brain Management and Training, we have strategic thinking but no self control.

(14:24): When we have Brain Management and Emotional Management, we have self awareness but it's only a short lived experience without any depth.

(16:44): When we have Emotional Management and Training, we have self control but find ourselves exhausted spending most of our time processing unnecessary emotion from mis-guided thoughts.

(18:31): Most stressed successes are missing one or all of these pillars and find themselves in chronic stress.

It's a primal instinct to jump into a stress response, but what happens when anxiety sets in? Anxiety is caused by thoughts about the future and in this episode I'm going to share 3 essential practices you can implement today to ease unnecessary stress and anxiety.

It's one thing to be stressed, it's another to be in unnecessary suffering causing loss of executive function, sleep, and clarity of our brain and heart.

Listen as I share 3 essential practices you can use not only in times of crisis, but in our everyday lives. Please share this with someone you love.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please screenshot this podcast on your device and tag me @susanchoiwellness on Instagram stories and let me know what your key takeaways are from this episode!

Oh! I have something juicy for you.

This podcast is brought to you by a FREE training on Stress Management for Peak Performance! A 3 part video series for the listeners of this podcast so you can learn what it takes to truly handle stress with effortless ease. For instant access head on over to https://www.stressproofpodcast.com/opt-in

TIMESTAMPS:

(1:30): When worry, stress, and anxiety does not serve and why we remain in anxiety after our initial stress response.

(2:59): During anxiety, on a subconscious level, we are resisting a possible future reality which keeps us stuck in the loop of anxious thoughts.

(4:40): Why there is no right or wrong "level" of anxiety and the question each and every one of us needs to ask ourselves.

(5:05): The first essential practice is to finish the movie in your mind.

(7:00): Asking yourself the "elephant in the room" question.

(8:27): The second essential practice is to train yourself to be present to your thoughts and emotions.

(11:40): Thoughts and feelings are simply happening. Personalization is what amplifies peace or fear.

(12:56): The third essential practice is to stop all judgement for your reactions.

(14:14): Why intellectually practicing Brain & Emotional Management doesn't meet us in the real experience.

(15:33): In an effort to help as many people as possible, I am offering 1 hour Laser Coaching sessions. There IS a way to feeling better and thinking with clarity so that you can get the desired results without the unnecessary stress. Head on over to wwww.stressproofpodcast.com/coaching

Most stressed successes are in a chronic state of stress because they are constantly indulging in "chasing" behavior.

This may look like chasing the sale, chasing the client, chasing the outcome of the go live, or chasing the behavior of a difficult colleague.

And this happens because of the belief that once the problem is solved, the stress will go away.

What most people never realize is that the first problem every person must solve first, is the shift from Problem Oriented Thinking to Solution Oriented Thinking.

If you truly want to be successful, you must create the ability to pause between stimulus and response so that you can re-Personalize your experience enough to shift into a higher level of awareness.

Listen as I explain the difference between acute and chronic stress.

OH! And to celebrate one whole year of podcasting I'm hosting a giveaway! Win a free 30 minute Laser Coaching Session by entering your name at www.stressproofpodcast.com/oneyear and double your chances when you email a screenshot of your beautiful review on iTunes to [email protected]!

The lucky winner will be contacted on March 16, 2020.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please screenshot this podcast on your device and tag me @susanchoiwellness on Instagram stories and let me know what your key takeaways are from this episode!

Oh! I have something juicy for you.

This podcast is brought to you by a FREE training on Stress Management for Peak Performance! A 3 part video series for the listeners of this podcast so you can learn what it takes to truly handle stress with effortless ease. For instant access head on over to https://www.stressproofpodcast.com/opt-in

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:47): GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the one year anniversary of STRESSPROOF I am hosting a giveaway! Win a free 30 minute Laser Coaching Session with me and get the answer to your burning question. Simply head on over to www.stressproofpodcast.com/oneyear. Oh! And you can DOUBLE your chances of winning by emailing me a screenshot of your beautiful review on iTunes to [email protected]. Good luck! The winner will be contacted on March 16, 2020!

(3:06): Being Stressproof does not mean you become a robot and never feel certain emotions again. It is about bringing consciousness to your thinking and allowing yourself to process feelings so that you don't recycle old thoughts and emotions over and over again which end up limiting your experience of life.

(5:58): Why not all stress is considered equally.

(7:06): How successful leaders are able to notice acute stress for what it is, instead of spinning out of control.

(7:50): Most people experiencing chronic stress are indulging in "chasing" behavior.

(9:19): How can you switch from experiencing chronic levels of stress to acute levels of stress?

(10:14): Why overing leads to more problems.

(11:11): Overing also distracts us from investing in our fullest potential and distracts us from realizing the problem is not the situation, but rather our own thinking.

(13:55): Most people never audit their thoughts in stressful situations because they believe the solution lies in managing and resolving the situation first, not their mind.

(16:16): Client example of her default reactionary patterns to shifting into Solution Oriented Thinking.

(18:44): How choosing to respond differently impacts hundreds if not thousands of people around you.

(20:57): Stress is a decision, not a situation.

Most people believe that to be extraordinary you need to be unusual or remarkable in some way.

But what if I told you that the truth behind being extraordinary is to be EXTRA ordinary?

The reality is, when you are extra ordinary (aka the closest you can be to bringing your most authentic self to the outside world) that is when you become unusual and remarkable that no one else can ever replicate, no matter how hard they try.

Learn why most people are afraid of being extra ordinary and why trying to be extraoridnary is causing so many stressed successes to stay up at night worrying about how to keep it all together.

You don't want to miss this!

OH! And to celebrate one whole year of podcasting I'm hosting a giveaway! Win a free 30 minute Laser Coaching Session by entering your name at www.stressproofpodcast.com/oneyear and double your chances when you email a screenshot of your beautiful review on iTunes to [email protected]!

The lucky winner will be contacted on March 16, 2020.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please screenshot this podcast on your device and tag me @susanchoiwellness on Instagram stories and let me know what your key takeaways are from this episode!

Oh! I have something juicy for you.

This podcast is brought to you by a FREE training on Stress Management for Peak Performance! A 3 part video series for the listeners of this podcast so you can learn what it takes to truly handle stress with effortless ease. For instant access head on over to https://www.stressproofpodcast.com/opt-in

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:47): GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the one year anniversary of STRESSPROOF I am hosting a giveaway! Win a free 30 minute Laser Coaching Session with me and get the answer to your burning question. Simply head on over to www.stressproofpodcast.com/oneyear. Oh! And you can DOUBLE your chances of winning by emailing me a screenshot of your beautiful review on iTunes to [email protected]. Good luck! The winner will be contacted on March 16, 2020!

(3:56): Some of the hardest thoughts all successful leaders have that keep them up at night.

(5:00): What most people believe it means to be unusual or remarkable.

(6:57): To be truly extraordinary in the most lasting and authentic sense, you must be extra ordinary.

(8:23): All thoughts are created equal.

(10:05): Extra Ordinary people have the achievements and awards as a BYPRODUCT.

(11:21): The alternative to extra ordinary is an alternative version of who you really are. What version of you do people really like?

(14:06): "They're not going to take me seriously" as a thought that drove actions to try and be extraordinary vs. extra ordinary.

(16:41): The biggest mistake most people in trying to be extraordinary.

(17:58): Questions to ask yourself to help you be extra ordinary.

The #1 reason why we have unnecessary stress and problems in our lives is because we aren't being active participants to our own brain, and instead… We are ENTERTAINING our very own thoughts.

We build momentum on lesser quality thoughts not even realizing we are the ones directing our very own reality with a single thought.

It's crazy, but true.

This is why Brain Management is so important because when we don't manage our own psychology we allow ourselves to be led by unconscious patterns.

Listen to this bonus episode as I remind you of the importance of being an active participant in our own mind.

HAVE YOU HEARD? To celebrate one whole year of podcasting I'm hosting a giveaway! Win a free 30 minute Laser Coaching Session by entering your name at www.stressproofpodcast.com/oneyear and double your chances when you email a screenshot of your beautiful review on iTunes to [email protected]!

The lucky winner will be contacted on March 16, 2020.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please screenshot this podcast on your device and tag me @susanchoiwellness on Instagram stories and let me know what your key takeaways are from this episode!

Oh! I have something juicy for you.

This podcast is brought to you by a FREE training on Stress Management for Peak Performance! A 3 part video series for the listeners of this podcast so you can learn what it takes to truly handle stress with effortless ease. For instant access head on over to https://www.stressproofpodcast.com/opt-in

Do you have a burning desire to create something NEW in your life? Why do some people reach the end of their commitment feeling energized and others feel burned out?

I'm sharing my 3 biggest takeaways from this past year such as my take on discipline as an art form, taking action for YOU first, and why BEING your authentic self is so crucial to your longevity in any successful endeavor.

OH! And to celebrate one whole year of podcasting I'm hosting a giveaway! Win a free 30 minute Laser Coaching Session by entering your name at www.stressproofpodcast.com/oneyear and double your chances when you email a screenshot of your beautiful review on iTunes to [email protected]!

The lucky winner will be contacted on March 16, 2020.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please screenshot this podcast on your device and tag me @susanchoiwellness on Instagram stories and let me know what your key takeaways are from this episode!

Oh! I have something juicy for you.

This podcast is brought to you by a FREE training on Stress Management for Peak Performance! A 3 part video series for the listeners of this podcast so you can learn what it takes to truly handle stress with effortless ease. For instant access head on over to https://www.stressproofpodcast.com/opt-in

TIMESTAMPS:

(0.38): GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the one year anniversary of STRESSPROOF I am hosting a giveaway! Win a free 30 minute Laser Coaching Session with me and get the answer to your burning question. Simply head on over to www.stressproofpodcast.com/oneyear. Oh! And you can DOUBLE your chances of winning by emailing me a screenshot of your beautiful review on iTunes to [email protected]. Good luck! The winner will be contacted on March 16, 2020!

(3:39): What do you want to create in your life? What new result do you want to cultivate?

(4:30): Coaching client example on confidence vs. competence.

(5:51): Discipline as an art form and why discipline requires better thoughts.

(6:41): Why leaning in is so important through the peaks, valleys, and plateaus.

(9:35): Commitment from love vs. Commitment for someone else (i.e., doing something for your mom, your children, or to prove your worth to your peers).

(14:01): Why magic happens when you learn to be in the true BEING of who you are.

(17:54): On deeper intelligence and why no one can be outsmarted.