Overcoming Stress and Anxiety: Practical Tips for High Achieving Women: A Conversation with Megan Devito

In this episode of the Journey to Joy podcast, host Moyra Gorski welcomes a special guest who coaches high-achieving women on managing stress and anxiety. Megan DeVito. You can find her here.  Moyra shares her personal experiences as a retired nurse, entrepreneur, and mom, emphasizing the importance of finding joy amidst life's chaos. The conversation explores how a single moment can lead to significant changes, and the duo discusses inspiring stories of overcoming challenges. We also discussed the impact of the pandemic on anxiety levels and the importance of having tools to manage stress. Megan shared practical tips, such as grounding techniques and the power of exhaling fully to reset the nervous system. She highlighted that while it's natural to feel anxious, it's crucial to find what works best for you to manage those feelings. Towards the end of our conversation, we touched on the importance of accepting and feeling our emotions, whether it's anxiety, grief, or sadness. I shared my personal experience with grief after losing my father and how it's okay to feel those emotions deeply. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone struggling with anxiety or looking to find more joy in their life. I'm grateful to Megan for sharing her story and expertise with us. --------------------------- 00:01:16 - Introduction of Guest: Megan DeVito 00:02:05 - Discussion on Anxiety and Stress 00:02:32 - Personal Story: Planning a Trip and Anxiety 00:04:38 - Tools for Managing Stress and Anxiety 00:07:07 - Megan DeVito's Background and Anxiety Journey 00:12:14 - Coping Mechanisms and Breathing Techniques 00:18:20 - Importance of Exhaling and Grounding Techniques 00:25:01 - Personal Grounding Practices 00:28:17 - Reprogramming the Brain and Changing Thought Patterns 00:33:33 - Impact of the Pandemic on Anxiety 00:37:08 - Accepting Discomfort and Emotional Balance 00:41:04 - Grieving and Emotional Acceptance 00:42:50 - Anderson Cooper's Podcast on Grief     Tune in for valuable tips on staying healthy and vibrant during tough times, and learn simple ways to invite joy back into your life. Join us on this journey as we support and encourage each other to rediscover the joy we deserve. Want to continue to support ?  Buy me a cup of coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juggling Grab your Mind, Body and Spirit Wellness guide here. Check out my journal today. Purchase your own Journey to Joy Journal .  Book your Find your JOY discovery call here.  Reach out to me @ [email protected]  Or find me on Social  Facebook here  Instagram here