EP 195: Stop Trying to Reduce Stress - Build Your Resilience Instead

Most people think resilience means handling more stress.

But what if real resilience is about recovering faster instead?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the science of resilience and burnout — and why pushing harder is often the exact thing keeping high performers exhausted and mentally drained.

The best part? You’ll learn why your stress response is trainable and the simple ways to build a nervous system that can handle pressure without staying stuck in it.

Inside this episode:

  • Why avoiding stress can actually lower resilience

  • How specific workouts train your stress-recovery

  • Simple ways to build resilience during your workday

If you’ve been trying to “manage stress” but still feel constantly on edge, this episode will help you train your system to respond differently — without extremes.