Episode 44: The Art of Stress Management with Evan Brand

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The Art of Stress Management with Evan Brand | Phoenix Helix

When You Can’t Avoid Stress, How Well Do You Manage It?

Stress is intimately connected to autoimmune expression. Many of you have experienced this yourself, when a high-stress situation kicked off an autoimmune flare – or even an autoimmune diagnosis. While we can take steps to strive for a lower-stress life, the truth is that part of life is experiencing tough times. Whether it’s aging parents, troubled teens, the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, the death of someone we love, or our own autoimmune struggles, we can’t avoid stress altogether. So, that means we need to have tools to manage that stress so that it doesn’t negatively impact our health. That’s what today’s show is all about.

Evan Brand is a functional medicine practitioner and the author of the book, Stress Solutions. He’s here to teach us how to take care of ourselves through the ups and downs of living.

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The Giveaway Has Ended

The prize was a paperback copy of my book, A Simple Guide to the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. And the winners were chosen on 5/21/16: Michyjeanne and cshartle (iTunes reviewer names). Thanks for playing, everyone! if you didn’t win, no worries, you can buy a copy of my book through Amazon.com or The Book Depository.

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7 comments on “Episode 44: The Art of Stress Management with Evan Brand”

  1. I’m glad I chose to listen to this one today. As soon as I was done listening, I laid on the floor with my legs up on the wall (I’m sure there’s a name for that) and just closed my eyes. *exhale* I felt so much better after and was able to focus on what I intended to get done.

    1. Isn’t that position incredible? In restorative yoga, it’s called Viparita Karani = Inverted Lake. I love how you said it restored your ability to focus. I think when we’re busy, we sometimes think we don’t have time for a break, but I’m not nearly as efficient when I’m feeling overwhelmed. So, a break like that is actually the “productive” thing to do! I’m working on podcast edits today, and I’ve set my timer to go off every hour. Inspired by you, I’m going to do this pose on my first break. Thanks, Erin!

  2. Tried to leave a review/comment in iTunes. Every single nickname I tried was apparently taken. Must be an issue with iTunes or my computer. :/

    1. Hi Sarah. I’m sorry you’re having trouble. You do need to login to your iTunes account to leave a review, and since they have millions of users, I’m not surprised it will take a while to find a name that’s available. I agree that it can frustrating, but it’s part of technology life.

  3. These are great tips, even just the simple act of laying for 10 minutes. I use essential oils extensively to help decrease my stress level.
    I tried leaving a podcast review, I would LOVE to win your book. I tried multiple times, hoping it went through (Michyjeanne was my iTunes name)??? My first time doing a podcast review. I can’t wait for your next one, I need this!

    1. Michyjeanne, your review did go through. Thanks so much for writing it and for sharing your experience here. A lot of people love essential oils. Do you have a favorite? I know lavender is one that is especially relaxing.

      1. Hard choice! Lavender & peppermint together in a diffuser is like a dream! Serenity if I am wearing it (I’m a DoTerra girl).
        🙂

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