Stress Hacks: From Basic to Bougie

Episode 6 of the DARE TO THRIVE podcast, hosted by Em Manuel, titled "Stress Hacks: From Basic to Bougie" was published on August 20, 2025 and runs 48 minutes.

August 20, 2025 ·48m · DARE TO THRIVE

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Summary

In this episode I’m sharing the real-life things I’ve changed to manage stress and nervous system dysregulation - from the super simple basics to the slightly bougie upgrades.We get into:The simple change I made to "to-do" lists to help with overwhelm, feeling like I failed and stress levels Sleep - how I couldn't sleep and turned it around: we talk before bed hacks, the essential oil I use everyday and the tool I didn't think would help but didWhy mouth taping freaked me out at first (and why I finally gave it a go and haven't looked back)The reframe around exercise that's helped with consistency & motivation dipsCold plunge & sauna - how I actually use them and why they've changed the game for meThe simple daily mantra that keeps me grounded and in full trustThe “little luxuries” that make a big difference in managing stress & properly leaning into self-careIf you’ve been feeling stretched thin, low-energy, or like your mind won’t switch off, this episode gives you a mix of practical tips and fun experiments you can try right away both the tangible, the mindset and the extraGet more writings & quotes on substack Follow Em on Instagram: @saltandwhistleFollow the pod on Instagram @daretothrivepodcast

Episode Description

In this episode I’m sharing the real-life things I’ve changed to manage stress and nervous system dysregulation - from the super simple basics to the slightly bougie upgrades.

We get into:

The simple change I made to "to-do" lists to help with overwhelm, feeling like I failed and stress levels
Sleep - how I couldn't sleep and turned it around: we talk before bed hacks, the essential oil I use everyday and the tool I didn't think would help but did

Why mouth taping freaked me out at first (and why I finally gave it a go and haven't looked back)

The reframe around exercise that's helped with consistency & motivation dips
Cold plunge & sauna - how I actually use them and why they've changed the game for me
The simple daily mantra that keeps me grounded and in full trust
The “little luxuries” that make a big difference in managing stress & properly leaning into self-care

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, low-energy, or like your mind won’t switch off, this episode gives you a mix of practical tips and fun experiments you can try right away both the tangible, the mindset and the extra

Get more writings & quotes on substack

Follow Em on Instagram: @saltandwhistle

Follow the pod on Instagram @daretothrivepodcast