Master Stress Without Powering Through

Fear of making mistakes. Perfectionism. Powering through. For many capable, high-achieving women, these patterns don’t always look like stress on the outside—but inside, they quietly drain energy, confidence, and peace. In this episode of The Energized Woman Podcast, Tanja sits down with Sara Regester, a stress mastery expert, integrative health coach, and shamanic teacher who brings over two decades of experience helping people understand stress through a mind–body–spirit lens. Drawing from her background as a Registered Nurse and her years of shamanic study, this conversation explores why fear of getting it wrong runs so deep, how perfectionism functions as a stress response, and what chronic self-pressure does to the nervous system over time. Together, they discuss: What we’re really afraid of when we fear making mistakes How perfectionism fuels chronic stress The difference between stress mastery and stress avoidance Early warning signs of a stress response A simple, grounded practice for moments of self-judgment If you feel exhausted from holding it all together or afraid of getting it wrong, this episode offers a more compassionate and sustainable way forward. 🎧 Available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. New episodes drop every Wednesday. 📢 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend and tag me on social media! Find Tanja on Facebook Connect with Tanja on LinkedIn Check out Sara’s Website  Sara's Book: Courage to Shine: How to Feel Confident Outside Your Comfort Zone Download Sara's free E-Book: How to Grow from your stress Free E-Book Email Sara: [email protected] This information is for educational purposes only. For medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment please talk to your health care practitioner about your specific health needs.