We don't have to be fried to a crisp.

We don't have to be burnt out.

We can learn small things that we can do every day to help us feel better.

Hey, hey, welcome back.

Today we're tackling a topic that hits close to home for so many of us.

We're going to talk about stress,

what to do about it, how to handle it, what we need to know. What if I told you that stress doesn't

have to run your life? Shocking. I know. In fact, you don't have to be stressed out all the time.

Not just the day-to-day kind of stress, but the stress spiral. You know the stress spiral

that I'm talking about, that overwhelming feeling when one thing goes wrong and then another,

and suddenly it feels like everything's falling apart. If you have been there, and I don't

know who hasn't been there, you're not alone. The good news is there are ways to stop the

stress spiral before it stops you.

Today's show is all about how to break it.

We're diving into what stress really does to your mind, what it really does to your body.

This has been a fascinating learning curve for me and why stress can feel so out of control,

but most importantly, how you can break free.

We're going to talk about actionable steps. We're going to talk about really interesting science.

You know I love to get nerdy with the science and a little faith encouragement to help you find your way to peace.

Okay, now let's dive in to how we break the stress spiral.

So let's start with the basics.

The stress spiral isn't just about being overwhelmed.

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