149: The Impact of Stress on Your Health with Dana Lewis

Summary of the show: In this conversation, we talk with Dana Lewis and discuss the impact of stress on women's health and the importance of finding ways to cope with stress and trauma. Dana shares her personal experience of losing her husband to cancer and the toll it took on her mental and physical well-being. We discuss the pressure women feel to 'fake fine' and the importance of vulnerability and processing emotions. Dana emphasizes the role of gut health in managing stress and shares tips for improving gut health. We also discuss the importance of taking time for oneself and finding purpose in pain.   Listen as we speak: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:17 - The Impact of Stress on Women's Health 01:19 - Becoming a Stress Expert 02:55 - Coping with Crisis and Trauma 03:54 - The Toll of Stress on Mental and Physical Health 04:46 - The Pressure to 'Fake Fine' 06:28 - The Impact on Children 07:18 - Finding Support and Processing Emotions 08:17 - The Importance of Vulnerability 09:22 - Supporting Others in Processing Emotions 10:01 - The Role of Faith and Gratitude 12:20 - Addressing Gut Health 24:21 - Simple and Sustainable Solutions 26:07 - Finding Purpose in Pain 30:37 - The Importance of Strains in Probiotics 31:05 -Conclusion   Notes from Natalie: Sign Up for Natalie’s Newsletter : https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/fd348899af Seeking Health: www.natalietysdal.com/favorites  Before you go on Camera: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatraining Podcast Launch Guide: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatrainin Anti Burnout Worksheet: https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/b6d4b2c9d2   Connect with Natalie