#60 The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle with Drs Emily and Amelia Nagoski
How do you experience stress? Women and men generally experience stress in very different ways and women are much more likely to feel overwhelmed and exhausted than men. But why is this? Guests on this week\u2019s episode, Drs Emily\xa0and Amelia Nagoski believe that the reason lies in the fact that what\u2019s expected of women and what it\u2019s really like to be a woman in today\u2019s world are two very different things\u2014and women exhaust themselves trying to close the gap between them.\xa0\nThey explain the importance of separating the stress from the stressor.\xa0Stressors are the external forces that are giving you stress. Stress is an experience that happens in your body \u2013 it\u2019s a physiological cycle that has a beginning, a middle and an end. And you can complete the stress response cycle even without fixing the problem and getting rid of the stressor. They explain the various ways in which we can do this \u2013 from laughing and crying to having a warm embrace with a loved one. We also discuss the importance of human touch and how imagination is a surprisingly powerful way of completing the stress response cycle.\xa0\nEmily and Amelia share their own personal journeys and share some\xa0brilliant tips, that are simpler, easier and quicker than you may think. This is a really passionate and inspiring conversation \u2013 I hope you enjoy it!\nShow notes available at\xa0drchatterjee.com/60\nFollow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.