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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 33 MIN

Harnessing stress as a springboard for goal achievement, with Dr Rebecca Heiss, Stress Physiologist

from Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson · host Dr. Amanda Ferguson

In this episode of Psych for Life, I  chat with stress physiologist and evolutionary biologist, Dr Rebecca Heiss on harnessing stress as a springboard for goal achievement. Rebecca's work centres around eliminating the barriers between who you are, and who you want to become. Tackling fear, stress, and anxiety, with science-backed approaches to move you to a place of clarity, authenticity, and confidence. What more would you DO, what more would you BE, if you were fear(less)?Listen in to our chat on - - how to make stress work for you not against you- why we need to learn how to limit stress inputs- the impact of emotional contagion and why we should run into the roar- how our stories impact our our physiologyand so much more!You can connect with Dr Rebecca Heiss via - https://rebeccaheiss.com/Fearless MasterclassBuy her new book Springboard - transform stress work for youLiked this topic? Grab a copy of my book, Life Works - Rediscover yourself and transform your relationships and begin your pathway to deeper self-connection and happiness (available from my website and via Booktopia).IIf you enjoy listening to the Psych for Life podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now.Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandaferguson and leave a comment or send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with stress physiologist and evolutionary biologist, Dr Rebecca Heiss on harnessing stress as a springboard for goal achievement. Rebecca's work centres around eliminating the barriers between who you are, and who you want to become. Tackling fear, stress, and anxiety, with science-backed approaches to move you to a place of clarity, authenticity, and confidence. What more would you DO, what more would you BE, if you were fear(less)? List...

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