Stress is very much misunderstood.  Most people think of stress as something that happens ‘to us,’ that our stress is caused by outside situations or stressful circumstances, but this is not the case.  We know this because we can all react differently to the same situation.  What makes you stressed might cause no reaction at all in someone else, thus demonstrating that it’s ‘the victim’ that is the source of the stress rather than the circumstances.

In this episode, you’ll learn that not all stress is bad, how and why we have different reactions, how the body reacts when we are stressed, and the link between stress and premature aging.   

More importantly, Thom shares the good news about the simple technique of Vedic Meditation and how you can not just manage inbound stress but you can even release accumulated stress in the body, easy and effectively.

Episode Highlights: 

[00:44] The Father of Stress

[01:39] General Adaptation Syndrome

[03:18] Fight or Flight

[05:08] There Are No Such Things As Stressful Situations

[06:13] You Have to Change Now

[07:36] It’s Not All Bad

[08:28] Cool Hands. Cool Car

[10:05] Eustress vs Distress

[11:17] A Hearty Effort

[12:21] A Bad Taste

[13:24] System Failure

[14:30] Attack Mode

[15:50] A Heavy Weight to Carry

[16:38] Seeing Red

[18:19] 100,000 Premature Cognitive Commitments

[19:23] Growing Old Before Your Time

[20:08] Eliminate Stress Through Vedic Meditation

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Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25.

This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom.

You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona. 

Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee. 

You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.