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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 50 MIN

Overcoming Mental and Psychological Stress with guest Rand Selig

from Finding Contentment · host The American Institute of Stress

In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most universal and often misunderstood challenges—overcoming mental and psychological stress. We’ll explore how stress impacts our minds, bodies, relationships, and performance, and why it can sometimes feel so difficult to manage. More importantly, we’ll discuss practical, science-backed strategies to build resilience, restore balance, and take back control of your emotional well-being. This conversation goes beyond coping—it’s about understanding stress on a deeper level and learning how to move from simply managing it to truly thriving.Guest Rand Selig holds an MBA from Stanford and dual undergraduate degrees in mathematics and psychology. For over 35 years, he has run his own financial services firm, managing complex projects worldwide. Rand has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, Mexico, and the Caribbean and is deeply committed to both personal growth and environmental conservation. He has served on numerous boards, coached Little League, and volunteered as a Scoutmaster.Drawing from extensive life experiences and research, Rand authored the book Thriving! to help others embrace positive change, which can be found at Barnes & Noble and, of course, Amazon.

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most universal and often misunderstood challenges—overcoming mental and psychological stress. We’ll explore how stress impacts our minds, bodies, relationships, and performance, and why it can sometimes feel so difficult to manage. More importantly, we’ll discuss practical, science-backed strategies to build resilience, restore balance, and take back control of your emotional well-being. This conversation goes beyond coping—it’s about understanding stress on a deeper level and learning how to move from simply managing it to truly thriving.Guest Rand Selig holds an MBA from Stanford and dual undergraduate degrees in mathematics and psychology. For over 35 years, he has run his own financial services firm, managing complex projects worldwide. Rand has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, Mexico, and the Caribbean and is deeply committed to both personal growth and environmental conservation. He has served on numerous boards, coached Little League, and volunteered as a Scoutmaster.Drawing from extensive life experiences and research, Rand authored the book Thriving! to help others embrace positive change, which can be found at Barnes & Noble and, of course, Amazon.

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