Skip to content
STRESSPROOF Podcast podcast artwork

PODCAST · business

STRESSPROOF Podcast

by Susan Choi

Hold on to your brain because Empathic Executive Coach, Susan Choi, is going to blow you away with how to regain control over your mind when it comes to STRESS and SENSITIVITY. Through this podcast you'll learn directly from Susan to help you better understand why a smart person like you is struggling to "let things go" despite being a proven leader. If you're starting to play small in order to avoid feeling bad, then this podcast is for you. Don't let stress or your sensitivity be the ultimate blocker to your success. Let's get back to living an optimal life. To learn more visit StressproofPodcast.com.

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Mar 7, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. #243: Instantaneous Insight

    If you're struggling with automatic reactions, especially when you knew there was a better way to respond, then this episode is for you. We discuss the importance of observation and how you can try two simple exercises to help develop that sweet, slow moment where you can show up as you really…

    more
  2. #242: What You Must Know To Increase Power

    If you're constantly trying to control someone or something out there to feel at ease, then you're missing one very important principle that could change everything. It's the fact that your brain simply has thoughts. Doesn't matter if it's a good thought or a bad thought. If you BELIEVE you are…

    more
  3. #241: When Feeling Bad Isn't Bad

    If you've ever wondered how you could "toughen up" so that you don't ever have to feel "bad" again, well, this episode is for you. There's a nuance we must catch between an emotional reaction vs. an emotional response. An emotional reaction is when we react more to the story in our mind than the...

  4. #240: Clear Example of Personalization at Work

    If you've ever wanted to see Personalization at work, then this is your episode. We're breaking down how one circumstance remains the same, and yet how multiple people can have different experiences. And when we're not careful, when we are not conscious of what is happening, we can easily get…

    more
  5. #239: Empathic Executive Hygiene

    No, this isn't about how you dress, etiquette, or even how you speak in the workplace. This is about your internal hygiene that then speaks volumes for itself. If you struggle with feeling too sensitive, being too empathic toward other people's needs, and this is getting in the way of your own...

  6. #238: You Can Only Be One: Leadership Pull or Push

    Most Empathic Executives reach a point where they realize it's no longer about 'fast action' aka all of the emails, meetings, conversations, and things you can do to get the job done. We consider looking for a new role, perhaps early retirement, or even worse, downgrading our position. But wait,...

  7. #237: It's Not Who You Are, It's What You Practice

    You can be the smartest, quickest, and even kindest person in the world, but if you're practicing fear, worry or control… Well, those wonderful traits won't be the first thing someone else notices. Most people believe that something is wrong with them because of the result that they see in their...

  8. #236: Choose Your Own Adventure with these 12 Virtues

    It's impossible to have the same energy and the same type of goals year after year. Let's face it, we're going to be in a different season of our lives, and the new year isn't the time to feel bad about not having "that kind of goal". In this episode, we discuss seasons, the different energies to...

  9. #235: Main Character vs Side Characters

    Did you know that you're the main character of your life? Most people would say yes, but if we were to play a movie of your life guess who'd be on the main screen 90% of the time? That's right. A side character. Somehow the side characters have made it to the spotlight and we weren't even aware…

    more
  10. #234: Grow Your Magnetic Energy

    The #1 mistake most Stressed Out Successes make in trying to be more confident is that they focus on being perfect. Perfect in choosing the right words, how they appear, and especially getting specific project driven results. But have you ever met someone this perfect, and they were definitely…

    more
  11. #233: How To Think Differently Under Stress

    Most people get caught up in the DOING in order to feel un-stressed. Doing, which we call Fast Action, might look like firing off that email, scheduling that meeting (right away), or worse, doing the work yourself in order to fix the problem so that we can get rid of feeling stressed.…

    more
  12. #232: 3 Steps to a Clearer Answer

    It's easy to make a quick decision because of how we're feeling; in other words, let's take action so we can feel better. But what if we're contemplating a huge life change? A change in career or even industry? In this episode we're breaking down 3 ways to navigate decision making so that we get…

    more
  13. #231: Finally Getting Unstuck

    Most Stressed Out Successes remain stuck in the problem, and more specifically the feeling of the problem, because they are continuing to behave as the old version of themselves that is thinking the same Personalization, thoughts, feelings, and therefore actions that keep them in this loop. If…

    more
  14. #230: Separating from Stress

    Just because you feel stress doesn't mean you have to BE stressed, or even believe the problem must be solved in order for you to feel relief. Using control to remove problems only leads to further exhaustion (as problems never end!). Listen as we discuss how to separate from stress and what it...

  15. #229: Self Integrity

    Most people I have the great pleasure of working with have no problem with integrity. They strive to be a virtuous leader, empathic, and respectful throughout the day. This part comes easy for them. The type of integrity I want to discuss with you today is about Self Integrity. Being virtuous to...

  16. #228: The Fastest Way To Leadership Presence

    The biggest cause for the lack of Leadership Presence is because most Stressed Successes are focusing all of their attention and energy on the problem out there. And what does our diligent brain love to do? Obey our command. So if we're focusing on a past event or a probable future (usually...

  17. #227: Becoming Someone New

    If you've been yearning for a change in your life then the truth of the matter is you have to become someone new. Someone who thinks and behaves differently when they wake up in the morning, speaks to their team, and most certainly the energy they emanate. In this episode of the Stressproof…

    more
  18. #226: Pt 2. Empty Mind

    What if you could access peace even amidst a high tension meeting, hundreds of emails, or even traffic? Do you really need an Empty Mind to access presence and deep spaciousness? The short answer is no. Absolutely not. And we're breaking it all down in today's podcast. YOU ARE the awareness, the...

  19. #225: Empty Mind

    Most people think we have a deep relationship with ourselves but mostly, we have a relationship to the THOUGHTS we have about our life, job, relationships, and even ourselves! Which is why how we feel about any one of those things can be up or down depending on what we think about it at any given...

  20. #224: Joy Deposits

    If you've ever achieved that dream job, role, house, trip, you name it and STILL felt that all too familiar eerie feeling of, "Is this it?", then you might be missing out on Joy Deposits. Joy Deposits are the investment we make along the way so that we practice and therefore BECOME the person…

    more
  21. #223: Levels of Thinking

    In last week's Weekend Wellness we discussed the 3 TYPES of Thinking, and this week on the podcast we're now discussing the 3 LEVELS of Thinking. Most people are living in Level 1 where they believe everything they are thinking to be true and even a fact in their life. The risk we take when we...

  22. #222: Middle School

    By popular request I am sharing a simple yet highly effective concept that will help you shift your perception so that you can get through tough times and get what you truly desire. This episode has helped people through busy times at work, get that well deserved promotion, and even make it to…

    more
  23. #221: Worthiness, Best Case Scenarios, People Pleasing & More

    In this special podcast I give a mini update, plus read the last month's worth of Weekend Wellness, a juicy newsletter of short stories and wisdom that gets sent out to subscribers! From worthiness, being a vessel for the BEST case scenarios, people pleasing and so much more! Listen as I ask you...

  24. #220: How To Stop Talking Negatively To Yourself

    If you've ever asked yourself the questions such as: "Why did I do that?" "How could I have been so stupid?" "What's wrong with me?" "How could I have missed something like that?" THINKING that these questions are somewhat logical or useful to repeatedly ask yourself… Well, this is a form of...

  25. #219: Shifting Your Personalization BACK To Power

    Why do we suddenly feel like an imposter and lose our confidence when something shifts at work? Maybe it's a new project, new boss, new JOB that makes us wonder, "Do I really have what it takes to do this?". What's funny is that up until this point you (and others) considered yourself a bad a*$...

  26. #218: Listening To The External Voice

    We think we're being logical when we are thinking about a problem inside our mind but is that really true? Is hashing out a worst case scenario and a thousand mitigation plans (over and over again) really solving anything… now? Believe it not, we can listen to the voice inside our head and get…

    more
  27. #217: Virtual Meetings Confidence

    Many people thought they'd find relief from not seeing 'that' stakeholder in meetings, especially when the pandemic hit. And yes, relief ensued! That is, until people got over the novelty of virtual meetings. Surprisingly, many people came to discover that despite the physical distance between...

  28. #216: Identifying The Truth In Any Situation

    When we're navigating NEW territory, sometimes it can be hard to know exactly what we should be thinking or what we should be doing because hey, we've never done this before right? And when we're not careful, we can lean towards shame, guilt, or imposter syndrome because of this internal state of...

  29. #215: Problem Ownership

    If you've ever felt helpless while encountering a problem at work, then you want to learn about Problem Ownership. Oftentimes when we lack Problem Ownership, we give our agency over to the world or to other people, and on a subconscious level we're saying that how we get to feel, what we get to…

    more
  30. #214: Yes You Can

    If you've ever wondered, "But IS that really possible for ME?", you need to keep listening to this podcast. Yes, you can be happy. Yes, you can be strong and confident. Yes, you can be who you know you CAN be. This isn't about giving up or continuing to doubt yourself, this is about asking…

    more
  31. #213: Slumps

    We've heard of seasons but how about slumps? Today I'm introducing an eastern perspective on how to manage slumps in our lives and how taking this fresh approach to these weird periods can actually help you make the most of this time. What if this IS the flow of life? What if this is natural?…

    more
  32. #212: How I Manage Chaos

    Consider this your pep talk if you've been feeling as if life is happening all at once! In this episode, I'm sharing my top 6 tips to get through a time crunch or when life feels a little chaotic. When we make these slight shifts it's amazing how much energy we can conserve (especially from the...

  33. #211: That Nervous Feeling

    Ever feel nervous before an important meeting, starting a new role, or trying to meet an audacious goal? And if we really knew what we were doing shouldn't we feel confident instead? Wrong. In this week's podcast we explore the idea of that nervous feeling being 100% normal and how it might be…

    more
  34. #210: Self Management, Confrontation, Havingness, and Breaking Emotional Patterns with Client Heather

    This week I have the honor of speaking with Heather, who shares her Before & After experience after having gone through a 3 month coaching experience last summer! We discuss what Heather was experiencing prior to engaging with coaching, self management, confrontation, what it means to 'have' your...

  35. #209: Making It Worth It

    If you've ever spent a lot of time, money, and way too many emotions on something you have in your life, chances are it takes a lot to walk away and so what most people do is - we try to make it worth it. And yes, sometimes it is, and most of the time it isn't. So how can we discern between what...

  36. #208: Approval and Validation

    Listen to this all the way through! If you've ever struggled with feedback, what someone thinks about you, or constructive criticism (compliments even!) you may be stuck in the Approval and Validation cycle. Most people would say they could care less what people think about them, but if you've…

    more
  37. #207: What If Stress Was Just A Habit? (continued)

    That's right. What if your automatic response of stress was just a habit? If you've ever said to yourself, "I know this doesn't have to stress me out" or "This situation doesn't require this level of control or worry", then this week's podcast is for you. What further complicates and solidifies…

    more
  38. #206: Happiness Beyond Problem Free Days

    If you've ever desired, achieved, or actively strive to maintain Problem Free Days, and yet still feel as if something is missing… this podcast is for you. While it's ok for Problem Free Days to be a goal, the biggest reason why this doesn't satisfy most smart, high achieving professionals as the...

  39. #205: Eliminate 90% of Stress by Overcoming THIS Automated Mistake

    (Warning: you may want to listen to this **at least** 2-3 times.) In this week's episode I'm reviewing a very important concept that can help eliminate up to 90% of everyday stress. Most people operate from the assumption that their thoughts are facts. But the truth is, these two are very…

    more
  40. #204: Saying Goodbye (with less pain, more grace)

    It's not easy saying goodbye, whether it's a job you've worked the last decade, an old career, someone you love, a dear community you've been a part of… sometimes goodbyes are confusing and when we aren't careful- can be more painful and extended than we needed it to be. In this episode of the...

  41. #203: Listening To Your Gut On Any Decision

    Aside from stress, sensitivity, and how to deal with deep empathy, another popular topic is all around the gut, more specifically, how to listen to intuition. While data and logic play a very important role in our lives today, after all we have appointments we need to be on time for and deadlines...

  42. #202: The Simple Phrase That Diffuses Stress (on the spot)

    This week I'm introducing a simple, magical phrase that will help you to stop the chatter in your mind so that you can give yourself a powerful opportunity to RESET your system. With a reset you are allowing yourself a second chance to think from a place of neutrality so that you can think more...

  43. #201: How You See Stress In Your Mind

    Grab your coffee because today's podcast is SPICY! Believe it or not most people are operating from a movie in their mind when it comes to stressful situations. Which is probably why we say to ourselves, "Why did I say that?" or "I wish I hadn't sent that email!". If you've ever looked back at a...

  44. #200: The 3 Keys To Happiness

    Over the past three weeks in a 3 part series, I have been sending out the 3 Keys to Happiness on Weekend Wellness - a short, juicy newsletter that gets sent out to people from all over the world every Friday morning. This time, I decided to narrate the 3 part series into a short podcast so that...

  45. #199: Unexpected Situations

    How should we handle unexpected situations when life throws us a curveball? Is our response controlled by fear and attempts to mitigate stressful situations from ever happening again? Or do we show up feeling everything and yet with a quiet internal calm, knowing full well this is part of what it...

  46. #198: Graduating To The Next Level

    So you're smart, kind, highly empathetic, and have a strong work and life ethic. I'm even willing to bet you've done a lot of work on yourself to develop all of those management skills that also include self-development and mindset. So then, why is it that when a problem comes our way that...

  47. #197: Other People's Problems

    Are you the one everyone seems to come to for support and advice, whether it's at work or amongst your friends? Do you find yourself exhausted by the end of the day, unable to let go of what someone shared with you earlier, and perhaps even churning your brain for a solution to help? If so…

    more
  48. #196: How To Separate From Worst Case Scenarios (Problem Oriented Thinking) - ENCORE

    It's natural for our brain to think in worst case scenarios. It's a protective mechanism that has helped us for thousands of years. Yet, when we go over the same negative thoughts over and over again it starts to wear on us mentally, emotionally, and even physically. We start to lose sleep, we...

  49. #195: Is Your Stressful Situation Actually Stressful?

    Ever receive a response from someone, say a client or stakeholder, and it was the complete OPPOSITE of how you thought they'd respond? And this was after spending a week of being panicked and stressed about how you might've needed to deal with the situation? This is interesting because one person...

  50. #194: Finding Your Truest Love

    If you feel more drained than energized, if you hate the fact that you are constantly stressed… then you might be missing a little love in your life. And no, I don't mean romantic love, I'm talking about the kind of love that goes far beyond romanticism. The kind of love that lives deep within…

    more

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hold on to your brain because Empathic Executive Coach, Susan Choi, is going to blow you away with how to regain control over your mind when it comes to STRESS and SENSITIVITY. Through this podcast you'll learn directly from Susan to help you better understand why a smart person like you is struggling to "let things go" despite being a proven leader. If you're starting to play small in order to avoid feeling bad, then this podcast is for you. Don't let stress or your sensitivity be the ultimate blocker to your success. Let's get back to living an optimal life. To learn more visit StressproofPodcast.com.

HOSTED BY

Susan Choi

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does STRESSPROOF Podcast have?

STRESSPROOF Podcast currently has 256 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is STRESSPROOF Podcast about?

Hold on to your brain because Empathic Executive Coach, Susan Choi, is going to blow you away with how to regain control over your mind when it comes to STRESS and SENSITIVITY. Through this podcast you'll learn directly from Susan to help you better understand why a smart person like you is...

How often does STRESSPROOF Podcast release new episodes?

STRESSPROOF Podcast publishes regularly with 256 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

Where can I listen to STRESSPROOF Podcast?

You can listen to STRESSPROOF Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts STRESSPROOF Podcast?

STRESSPROOF Podcast is created and hosted by Susan Choi.
URL copied to clipboard!