10. Stress Management and Body Image with Kerry McGinn, DPT

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What if we told you that your body, your stress, and your control over the two might not be what you think? Join us as we navigate this unique landscape with our distinguished guest, Kerry McGinn. A doctor of physical therapy, a 500-hour yoga teacher, and a personal trainer, Kerry's distinctive blend of experiences offers rare insights into the complex conduits between the human body, stress, and chronic pain. Through our enlightening discussion, we discover the intricacies of how stress manifests physically and influence our perceptions and communication with our bodies. Kerry also reveals how he employs biofeedback techniques to help his clients decode these elaborate connections.
The twists and turns of our conversation reveal intriguing links between stress, body image, and the mirage of control. We delve into how our bodies often metamorphose into a symbol of control when external stressors overwhelm us. Hear us uncover the ways societal influences and media messages have come to contour our perceptions of our bodies and our pursuit for control. And guess what? You'll come to appreciate the vital role of self-awareness in decoding our stress reactions and crafting sustainable coping strategies.
Just when you thought it couldn't get more intriguing, we wrestle with the concept of confidence—its roots and its nexus with stress management. Hear how your readiness to face challenges can expand with your awareness of your capabilities. Discover how reducing resistance to intimidating tasks can boost confidence. We share personal narratives of how we incentivized ourselves to undertake formidable tasks and stress the importance of providing ourselves emotional and physical support. Wrapping up our conversation, we equip you with practical stress management tools to help you reconnect with your physical, mental, emotional, and energetic bodies. Remember, it's crucial to permit yourself to indulge in activities that bring you joy, for it's in these joyful moments that we find relief from stress. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of stress, control, confidence, and so much more.
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Chapters

1. Stress and Health Impact Exploration (00:00:01)

2. Stress's Impact on Body Image (00:06:19)

3. Stress, Body Image, and Control (00:15:48)

4. Building Confidence and Managing Stress (00:25:41)

5. Checking in With Well-Being (00:37:54)

6. Exploring Laziness, Stress, and Joy (00:43:34)

7. Christmas Coffee and Yoga Journey (00:48:31)