Happy & Healthy with Amy

Stress and Recovery: Unlock Your Body's Natural Resilience

• Amy Lang • Season 1 • Episode 271

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Stress isn’t the enemy—it’s how we handle it that matters.

Join Amy Lang as she explores the science of stress, breaking down how to recognize your body’s signals and build resilience.

We'll also discuss the difference between helpful and harmful stress, why recovery is essential, and practical tools for navigating life’s challenges.

Learn the secrets of balancing stress with recovery to unlock resilience and improve your health.

What to Listen For

  • [00:03:10] The surprising role stress plays in showing what matters to you.
  • [00:04:23] Why stress needs both activation and recovery periods.
  • [00:06:17] The science behind your stress response and the release of cortisol and adrenaline.
  • [00:07:14] Understanding “eustress” (good stress) versus “distress” (harmful stress).
  • [00:09:44] How your thoughts determine your stress experience.
  • [00:12:30] Why chronic stress sabotages weight loss efforts.
  • [00:14:47] Early warning signs of stress in your body—and how to recognize them.
  • [00:17:03] A step-by-step guide to the body scan pause for immediate stress relief.
  • [00:20:04] How diaphragmatic breathing activates your relaxation response.
  • [00:21:18] Why balancing stress and recovery is essential for growth and resilience.

Stress is unavoidable, but understanding it can transform your health and happiness. By recognizing your body’s signals and prioritizing recovery, you can work with stress rather than against it. 

Ready to dive deeper into mastering stress? Subscribe, share this episode, and stay tuned for next week’s tips on advanced stress management techniques.


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