#137: Dr. Gary Sprouse - Realistic Optimism from The Less Stress Doc

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Gary Sprouse, a former primary care physician and author of “Highway To Your Happy Place. He shares how to define stress in your life, what common misconceptions we have about stress, how to define “stress blindness,” why social media plays a large role in today’s heightened stress levels, why most of us experience stress, what differences men and women have around worrying, and what makes a woman’s stress worse. Dr. Sprouse also shares practical tools for breaking down worries so they feel less overwhelming, building realistic optimism, strengthening relationships to reduce stress, and creating small daily habits that actually work. You’ll also learn how to build an “empathy wall,” how to find your personal happy place, and simple mindset shifts that can significantly lower your stress levels over time, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#  Dr. Gary Sprouse - https://www.thelessstressdoc.com/ Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.