How to Protect Your Brain + Body from Stress

Toxic Free with KB

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In this episode host KB welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, a clinical psychologist, author, and coach. They delve into the impact of stress on health, defining happiness, and effective stress-management techniques. Dr. Lombardo provides insights from her book 'Getting Out of the Red Zone,' explaining the concept of the red zone and offering practical advice on changing perspectives, fostering happiness, and achieving true success through passion, purpose, and people. The discussion also encompasses coping mechanisms for stress, perfectionism, sleep's importance, aligning activities with personal values, deep breathing to reduce stress, and the feeling of mattering to mitigate anxiety and depression. Dr. Lombardo shares personal experiences about maintaining wellness routines during challenging times and presents accessible self-care strategies.

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• Instagram: @drelombardo

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This show is a Kilo Bravo Media production produced by Rainbow Creative with Kate Middleton and Matthew Jones as Executive Producers, Patrick Edwards as Director of Photography, Video and Audio Editor, and Malcolm Perry as Associate Producer & Social Media Manager.

00:00 Understanding Stress and Its Impact

00:19 Introduction to Toxic Free with KB

00:48 Meet Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo

01:22 Defining the Red Zone

03:34 Dr. Lombardo's Journey

06:12 The Body and Brain Connection

06:50 Shaquille O'Neal and Celebrity Stress

08:12 The Reality of Social Media and Authenticity

09:35 The Power of Thoughts

11:33 Understanding Psychological Distress

12:46 Managing Stress and the Red Zone

16:45 The Impact of News and Media

19:30 People Pleasing and Assertiveness

23:20 Perfectionism and Self-Worth

31:29 The Mind-Body Connection

36:09 Supporting Others Through Stress

40:22 Burnout and Long-Term Effects

41:25 Recognizing Burnout and Its Impact

41:48 Identifying Signs of Burnout

42:42 Practical Tips to Combat Burnout

43:49 The Importance of Sleep

46:40 Workplace Happiness and Productivity

48:23 Defining and Achieving Happiness

50:13 Effective Communication in the Workplace

52:20 Teen Mental Health and Coping Mechanisms

01:00:51 Understanding Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)

01:02:40 Defining True Success

01:08:01 Practical Tips for True Success

01:10:47 The Concept of Mattering

01:13:30 Rapid Fire Questions and Morning Routines

01:19:32 Hot Habits and Trendy Trends