In this podcast episode, Amy and Tray discuss recognizing and supporting each other's stress cycles. They reflect on how they've grown over the years and developed a deeper understanding of their own and each other's reactions to stress. The discussion emphasizes the importance of keeping calm, showing empathy, and offering support to your partner during stressful times.

Key Points:

• Amy and Trey discuss the changing weather, with Amy expressing her love for cold weather and longing for consistent 70-degree temperatures.
• They touch on the migration of people from California to Texas, possibly due to the desire for more comfortable weather.
• Amy mentions her excitement for making soups during this time of year, and they briefly mention their recent meals, including spaghetti and meatballs and spaghetti squash.
• Amy shares her migraine and stress cycle, detailing how stress leads to physical tension, inflammation, and migraines, which can keep her down for a couple of days.
• Tray's stress cycle is discussed, starting with irritability, followed by anger and withdrawal, leading to remorse and ultimately a positive outlook on life.
• The importance of recognizing and understanding each other's stress cycles in their marriage.
• They wish they could go back in time to tell their younger selves how to handle stress and not take it personally.
• They discuss the discomfort of experiencing stress after becoming accustomed to calm and tranquility.
• The compounding effect of their efforts to improve their marriage and themselves is evident in their increased ability to manage stress.
• Amy encourages listeners to support their stressed partners by asking about their feelings and offering help without joining in on their stress.

Quotable Moments:

"I wish that we could go back and tell ourselves that. Okay, have each other's back. Marriage is teamwork.”

"If you can keep your calm and not join in on their stress, you can be a better, grounded support for your spouse."

LINKS MENTIONED:

www.amycassels.com

https://twitter.com/amy_cassels?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/acassels/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzoQfLNzz_ieatgaoWDTcw

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