Eustress, I Stress, We All Stress

Stress gets a bad reputation — but in reality, it’s one of the most powerful tools we have for adaptation. In this episode, Ted unpacks the difference between distress and eustress — the productive kind of stress that drives growth — and explains how your perception of stress can either build you up or break you down.

We explore what stress really means inside the body: the physiological cascade, the hormonal balance, and how your nervous system interprets pressure, challenge, and recovery. You’ll learn why the goal isn’t to eliminate stress, but to manage it — to use it — in training, in work, and in life.

From how the brain defines “threat” versus “challenge,” to what it takes to stay in the productive zone long enough to adapt, this episode connects the science of stress with the mindset of performance longevity.

Because growth only happens under pressure — but mastery comes from how you handle it.

🎙️ Train with purpose. Perform for life.

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