How to Protect Your Brain + Body from Stress

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In this episode host KB welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, a clinical psychologist, author, and coach. They delve into the impact of stress on health, defining happiness, and effective stress-management techniques. Dr. Lombardo provides insights from her book 'Getting Out of the Red Zone,' explaining the concept of the red zone and offering practical advice on changing perspectives, fostering happiness, and achieving true success through passion, purpose, and people. The discussion also encompasses coping mechanisms for stress, perfectionism, sleep's importance, aligning activities with personal values, deep breathing to reduce stress, and the feeling of mattering to mitigate anxiety and depression. Dr. Lombardo shares personal experiences about maintaining wellness routines during challenging times and presents accessible self-care strategies.

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This show is a Kilo Bravo Media production produced by Rainbow Creative with Kate Middleton and Matthew Jones as Executive Producers, Patrick Edwards as Director of Photography, Video and Audio Editor, and Malcolm Perry as Associate Producer & Social Media Manager.

00:00 Understanding Stress and Its Impact

00:17 Introduction to Toxic Free with KB

00:45 Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo

02:58 The Concept of the Red Zone

06:00 Managing Stress and Changing Perspectives

10:45 Common Stressors: People Pleasing and Perfectionism

13:52 Branch Basics: A Clean Living Solution

15:02 Perfectionism: Striving for Better Than Perfect

23:12 The Mind-Body Connection and Chronic Pain

25:52 ACT: A Three-Step Approach to Reducing Distress

31:38 Burnout: Recognizing and Healing

35:31 The Importance of Sleep in Stress Management

37:03 The Impact of Sleep on Daily Life

38:23 Productivity and Happiness in the Workplace

39:59 Defining and Achieving Happiness

44:02 Teens and Mental Health

52:24 Understanding Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)

54:22 Defining True Success

01:00:02 Practical Tips for Reducing Stress

01:02:29 Final Thoughts and Effective Communication

01:05:24 Morning Routines and Non-Negotiables

01:11:15 Hot Habits and Trendy Trends