How To Manage Feeling Overwhelmed With Heidi Hanna

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Is it just me, or does the new year always sneak up with a mountain of pressure, closets to clean, resolutions to make, systems to optimize? If your 2026 started with overwhelm rather than fresh start vibes, you’re in good company. This week the expert of stress science herself, Dr. Heidi Hanna joined us for a real-talk about why stress isn’t our enemy and how you can make it work for you, not against you. Heidi shares her refreshingly honest look at stress, including ways to reframe it from “the villain” to a signal that can guide smarter choices in work and life. We break down why “stress just is,” how knowing your personal stress triggers gives you room to breathe, and the surprising benefits of scheduling in play and creativity, even if you’re convinced you don’t have time. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why it’s crucial to stop labeling stress as “good” or “bad” - Why it is productive to add more fun, play, and connection into your week - Tips for highly sensitive or empathetic folks to manage emotional overflow - Go-to exercises for calming yourself before big meetings and stressful moments Its all about redefining the relationship between work, well-being, and possibility. Give yourself and your goals a little kindness, and see what shifts.

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