Feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures? Discover powerful strategies to manage stress and boost your well-being. In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome breaks down the science of stress, explaining the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses. Learn practical self-care techniques, emotional regulation tools, and time management tips to reclaim your peace of mind. From understanding the impact of stress on your body to building resilience, this episode offers actionable steps to create a calmer, happier you. Tune in to unlock the secrets to a calmer, more balanced life. #stressrelief #mentalhealth #selfcare #stressmanagement #anxiety #burnout #wellness #mindfulness #fightorflight #freeze #fawn #overwhelm #emotions #selfcompassion #groundingtechniques #hormones #cortisol Key Takeaways 👉🏼Stress is a natural response, but it becomes problematic when we stay dysregulated. 👉🏼Our body doesn't differentiate between physical threats and stressors in our daily lives. 👉🏼Stress weakens our immune system, disrupts our hormones, and affects our overall health. 👉🏼The stress responses of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn can manifest in different ways. 👉🏼It's important to acknowledge and honor our emotions while also fulfilling our responsibilities. 👉🏼Strategies for managing stress include organizing one's schedule, reaching out for support, and engaging in self-care activities. Practice self-compassion and acknowledge your emotions when feeling stressed. 👉🏼Take action from a centered state by using affirmations, scriptures, and other grounding techniques. 👉🏼Understand how stress affects the body and hormones, and take steps to regulate cortisol levels. 👉🏼Engage in soothing activities and self-care to relax and recharge. 👉🏼Remember that you are powerful and capable of moving through stressful situations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Stress Epidemic  03:07 Stress and Your Health: A Shocking Connection  10:39 Understanding Your Stress Response  18:22 Overcoming Overwhelm: Practical Tips  24:29 Creating a Stress Management Plan  25:50 Balancing Emotions and Responsibilities  26:18 Self-Compassion: Your Secret Weapon  30:09 Stress and Your Body: The Science Behind It  37:12 Finding Calm: Grounding Techniques  45:26 Building Resilience: A Step-by-Step Guide 47:22 Final Thoughts: You Are Powerful   Redefining Diabetes Summit Registration Link: https://ditchdiabetesacademy.com/dralicia   FREE GUIDE: TOP 7 STRATEGIES TO BOOST ENERGY AND REDUCE STRESS: https://go.dralicianewsome.com/the-energy-management-guide-1   INVITE DR. ALICIA TO SPEAK https://www.dralicianewsome.com/invite-to-speak/   FREE RESOURCES 🩺 Having Trouble with Digestion?: https://www.dralicianewsome.com/quiz-having-trouble-with-your-digestion/ 😩 Is Stress Getting the Best of You: https://www.dralicianewsome.com/quiz-is-stress-getting-the-best-of-you/ 🩸Struggling with PMS?: https://www.dralicianewsome.com/quiz-do-you-suffer-from-pms/ 📖 Blog: https://www.dralicianewsome.com/wellness-articles/ 🎁https://www.dralicianewsome.com/freegift/ 👩🏾‍💻http://www.dralicianewsome.com   Follow us on Social Media to stay connected! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alicia-newsome/ ☕️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dralicianewsome