Welcome to the Stress-Less Podcast!
This beloved podcast will teach you how to stress a little less and grow a little more. Each week, you can expect a quick, quirky, and quiet conversation to bring you back to acceptance of yourself.
Dr. Chris Collins, your host, started this podcast in 2020 to help his community of listeners with stress during the pandemic. Now, we are rebranding and expecting a new launch in August of 2023.
Learn more about Dr. Chris Collins here: drchriscollins.com
Dr. Collins here! In this episode, I share my perspectives on why dark times and light times are both necessary for growth. I also share a new acronym I created for the new year using the word ASCEND…
This episode will focus on the power of giving— did you know even small acts of generosity can reduce stress, increase joy, and foster a sense of purpose. Understanding the depth of giving and receiv…
Relationships are a powerful form of giving AND receiving. In this episode, explore how friendships and meaningful connections can provide light in your life and help to reduce stress and foster emot…
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Book referenced: Anam Cara, by John O'Donohue
Mindsets include preparing my energy for methodical rituals and considering the challenges I face in the fall can be meaningfully met with an intention of devotion.
In this episode, Dr. Collins discusses a less common suggestion for nervous system regulation - laughter! Yes, laughing, giggling, snickering and even when it's not polite can help you self-regulate …
When we can no longer adapt to the stress in our environment and causes damage, that stress becomes a stressor.
3 Primary Stressors
Mentioned in this podcast:
The Stress Less Ebook
Nothing is new about stressful events being -- stressful, but is there a way we can reframe stress and use it for our good? Dr. Collins discusses how the negativity of stress can be reframed as a per…
Dr. Collins discusses the stress of not getting things done. He ties in how the whole process of procrastination, perfectionism, and pausing helps him make progress.