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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 27 MIN

How I Overcame Chronic Stress

from Personal Mastery with Jerry Henderson · host Jerry Henderson

In this episode I share how I finally overcame decades of chronic stress. You will learn what stress really is on both a biological and psychological level, how your mindset shapes your stress response, and how simple tools can shift you out of fight or flight and into clarity. I also break down the neuroscience of stress, the power of stress mindset theory, and why belief in your capacity to cope matters more than you think. This episode will teach you how to create space between stimulus and response, regulate your nervous system in the moment, and rewire your identity as someone who can handle stress.What You Will LearnHow the brain and body respond to stressWhy mindset affects your biologyThe difference between stress as danger and stress as activationHow to regulate your nervous system quicklyA simple three step framework to interrupt chronic stressHow to build belief in your ability to handle challengesHow to lower your overall stress waterline and expand your capacity🚀 NEW COURSE: OVERCOMING SHAMEACESS COURSE HEREResources MentionedKelly McGonigal and Alia Crum’s research on stress mindsetVictor Frankl, Man’s Search for MeaningStress Mindset Theory (2012 Journal of Health Psychology)Connect with JerryWebsite: JerryHenderson.orgFree strategy call available for those who want personal support in their stress mastery journey.I am grateful you are here,JerryCOMPLEMENTARY STRATEGY CALL:Schedule CallOVERCOMING SHAME COURSE:ACESS COURSE HEREWatch On YoutubeWebsite:www.jerryhenderson.orgHow is your relationship with yourself going?Get your free-self assessment guidePick up your copy of my book:Returning: Meditations and Reflections on Self-Love and HealingGet Your Free Weekly Tips!Instagram: @jerryahendersonLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jerryahendersonDisclaimer

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In this episode I share how I finally overcame decades of chronic stress. You will learn what stress really is on both a biological and psychological level, how your mindset shapes your stress response, and how simple tools can shift you out of fight or flight and into clarity. I also break down the neuroscience of stress, the power of stress mindset theory, and why belief in your capacity to cope matters more than you think. This episode will teach you how to create space between stimulus an...

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