Ep #177: How to Handle High Stress Spikes to Prevent Long-term Fallout

This week on The Business Couch with Dr. Yishai, I had Brent Freeman, serial entrepreneur, Founder and President of Stealth Venture Labs, and passionate social entrepreneur on a mission to generate profits hand-over-fist, hand-in-hand with positive social impact.Our Story Tuesday conversation was so packed and full of value that I just had to share it with you in two parts which means a double dose of lessons this week! In part 1, Episode 175, Brent shared two entrepreneurial ventures that failed and how the lessons from his failures catalyzed the creation and success of Stealth Venture Labs. In part 2, Episode 176, Brent continued digging into his complex process of failure, loss, and grief and shares how he navigated them to extract some the most important lessons that are now the keystones for his ongoing success. If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to episodes 175 and 176 to learn from a successful serial entrepreneur and leader who has lived and learned through repeated and profound setbacks and failure, turning them into a personal renaissance to build a bigger and better business and future. At the end of our conversation, Brent asked me about how to reduce the refractionary period after high stress and to reduce or prevent chronic stress from becoming the dominant experience for his teams, including ways to respond better and have a better quality of life when stress attacks. So today, I’m talking about high-stress and how you can handle it for yourself and your teams to keep them at peak performance.   This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching Connect with Dr. Yishai: Podcast Site: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/Website: https://www.DrYishai.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/ Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. © 2020 Yishai B LLC. All rights reserved. ABOUT THE PODCASTYou were built for speed.But right now you feel slower than you look on paper.Most founders try to outwork that slow-down.It only burns them out.Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade.So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing.Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.DISCLAIMERThis content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions.Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.