Why Am I So Effing Stressed??!!

About Why Am I So Effing Stressed??!!

Are you tired of feeling stressed out all or most of the time? Do you feel you are constantly swirling around in a relentless vortex of worry, anxiety and exhaustion? Do you feel burned out and tired all the time, with no energy left or the desire to do the things you enjoy with the people you love? Do you often feel overcommitted and under supported? Does the phrase, "I don't have time for myself!" sound familiar? Are you concerned that your stress levels are impacting your physical, mental and/or spiritual health? If any of these questions resonate with you or someone you love, then I warmly welcome you to the "Why Am I So Effing Stressed??!!" podcast! My name is Annemarie Bell, aka, "AMB", and in 2013 I received a very unexpected breast cancer diagnosis. After having a double mastectomy, 8 chemo, and 35 radiation treatments, then reconstructive surgery, I found myself utterly depleted. It took about a year for me to finally feel like myself again. With no family history of breast cancer and a fairly healthy lifestyle, I had to take a giant step back and a very deep look in the mirror and figure out what happened. After much reflection and research, the answer became obvious. I had been living in a state of unmanaged, chronic stress for decades and it had wreaked havoc on my immune system. Over the past several years I have made gradual lifestyle changes that have had a significant and positive impact on my physical, mental and spiritual health. Today, I affectionately refer to myself as a "recovering" overachiever-perfectionist-workaholic and I am passionately committed to sharing my own journey with stress and anxiety by providing coaching, guidance, insights, anecdotal stories, information, and help on how people can more effectively manage their stress and lead happier, healthier and more relaxed lives. I am a certified stress management coach (Spencer Institute), have a certificate in Nutrition and Healthy Living from Cornell University, and am a Level II Reiki practitioner. Additionally, I have been in the field of Human Resources leadership for almost 4 decades, which has provided a wealth of experiences and learnings on work-related stress and related subject matter.

Publisher

Annemarie Bell

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jul 2022

Latest episode

9 Aug 2023

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Aug 2023

   Episode 14: Fear the Frenemy

   We know it’s been a while since the release of a new episode. You’re probably wondering why there has been so much radio silence over the past several months. With a sad and heavy heart, your host Annemarie had to say goodbye to her mother in May of this year. After spending time caring for her mother and enjoying precious moments with her family, she’s excited to be back and looks forward to all the episodes we have in the pipeline! Jumping into today’s episode, which we’ve titled Fear...

2. 

   13 Mar 2023

   Episode 13: Redirecting Your Bad Day

   We all have bad days. We don’t always manage them in the most controlled ways, and that’s okay! It comes with the territory of being an imperfect human. However, there are some stress management techniques that you can practice to redirect a bad day and, in this episode, you’ll hear about a few of them. It’s one thing to have to endure a bad day yourself. It’s another when it starts to impact those around you. By practicing the four strategies provided, you can not only decrease the reach of ...

3. 

   23 Feb 2023

   Episode 12: Managing the “Stresslationship” with Yourself

   Our relationship with ourselves is sacred and is the foundation of the relationships we have with everything else around us. In this episode, we tackle ways to manage our relationship with stress, or our “stresslationship”, by managing our relationship with ourselves. We look at all of the elements that characterize our stresslationship, from self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-care, to self-reflection and self-fulfillment. You’ll learn tools for self-reflection and ways to set boundaries, ...

4. 

   19 Dec 2022

   Episode 11: Slaying Holiday Stress Like a Boss!

   The festive season can be extremely stressful as you commit to unrealistic expectations in an effort to please everyone around you. But what about your personal well-being? Is it possible to live in peace and tranquility for the duration of the holidays? Yes, it is! And today, we will be discussing how to slay holiday stress like a boss! We examine why the holidays can be such a stressful period, how to identify and acknowledge your stress triggers, and how to make the most of your holiday to...

5. 

   7 Nov 2022

   Episode 10: Water Down Your Stress With Some H20

   One of the reasons you may find yourself so effing stressed is that you are not drinking enough water. It’s an Essential, with a capital E, component in our stress management toolbox! Its impact on both mental and physical health is fundamental. Water is also the most important nutrient you can consume, as our bodies are made up of anywhere from 40-70% water! In this episode of Why Am I So Effing Stressed? We hear all about water. What it is, how our bodies regulate and manage fluid levels, a...

6. 

   19 Oct 2022

   Episode 09: Nature is the Ultimate Mind Spa

   Welcome back to “Why am I so Effing Stressed?” for another nurturing episode. And today, nurture can be found in nature as we explore why nature is the ultimate mind spa! We talk about feeling overwhelmed in both our bodies and minds, and how relaxing in front of your phone or laptop may calm your body but not your mind. You’ll learn why too much screen time at night is a bad idea, how to unplug from the ‘meta stuff’ and into nature instead, what biophilia is and why it’s so powerful, and why...

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   29 Sept 2022

   Episode 08: Time to Level Up the Self Talk

   Few people would argue with you when you say that there’s an obvious link between emotions and stress. But the impact of self-talk on our emotional lives is a less common topic of conversation. When we regularly speak to ourselves in disparaging and cruel ways, we are creating stress within our bodies. During today’s conversation, we talk about how science backs this idea, and how we can implement simple tools to transition into a more self-supportive inner dialogue. Annemarie unpacks the val...

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   16 Sept 2022

   Episode 07: Overachiever Overhaul - Finding the Right Balance

   If you are able to maintain balance, being an overachiever (OA) can be a positive trait. There is, however, a dark side to it, and many OAs find themselves being hindered by their mindset, effectively putting their health at risk. Today’s episode is all about the overachiever’s balancing act. As a recovering overachiever herself, Annemarie is intimately aware of the common traits of the out-of-balance OA versus the in-balance OA. In this episode, she sheds light on how to identify which side ...

9. 

   30 Aug 2022

   Episode 06: Road Stress

   Welcome back to Why Am I So Effing Stressed, with your host Annemarie Bell. During today’s conversation, we explore the topic of road rage, and how you can choose to be someone who reduces the collective stress on the road rather than adding to it. Join us as we show you how to take a moment to assess the environment in your car, with an attitude of mindfulness towards the disastrous consequences that often result in mismanaged stress behind the wheel. At the root of the problem is a decision...

10. 

    17 Aug 2022

    Episode 05: Getting Through the Long and Lonely Night

    When it feels like there is never-ending darkness, how do you remind yourself that there will always come light? In this episode of the Why Am I So Effing Stressed??!! Podcast, Annemarie Bell talks about the process of dealing with difficult situations that feel like they will bring you to your breaking point. Acute and episodic stress alike, there are ways we have to grapple with, reflect on, manage, and dismantle the power it has over us. Annemarie does not have the answers that will solve ...

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    11 Aug 2022

    Episode 04: Pause, Breathe, Be Curious

    We begin today’s episode with “When We Pause”, a poem written by our host: “When we pause we don’t break laws or get chewed up in regret’s jaws or suffer an immeasurable loss or start more bloody wars. When we pause, we are in control. If more people learn to pause, our world would not be so lost.” We are often the cause of our stress, overreacting in ways that do not fit the reality of that situation. Emotional reactions can never be eliminated but we need to find better ways to cope, that p...

12. 

    3 Aug 2022

    Episode 03: Do You Bring Home Takeout Stress for Dinner?

    Just the word ‘takeout’ probably has you thinking of some of your favorites, whether it be sushi, pizza, or comfort food from the restaurant around the corner. Many of us associate takeout with quality time with our friends, family, or loved ones, relaxing and enjoying a meal together. Generally, this stimulates our parasympathetic nervous system and allows us to reduce stress, but what if you are bringing ‘takeout stress’ home for dinner? This might happen when something occurs during our wo...

13. 

    28 Jul 2022

    Episode 02: What’s Happening Inside Our Bodies When We Are Stressing Out?

    Many of us confuse our ability to acclimate to chronic stress as resilience when, in reality, it’s taking a far greater toll on our health than we realize. In this episode, we take a look at what exactly is happening inside your body when you are experiencing stress and, more importantly, when you’re living in a state of chronic stress. Our brain doesn’t discern between real and perceived threats and, today, we explore a few scenarios of commonly perceived threats that could send our nervous ...

14. 

    18 Jul 2022

    Episode 01: The First Steps to Effective Stress Management with Annemarie Bell

    Are you struggling to sleep? Was your mind racing when you woke up in the middle of the night? Are you feeling overwhelmed or burnt-out? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you! Welcome to the first episode of the Why Am I so Effing Stressed Podcast, a safe place to discuss everything stress and stress management. Take a break and learn about the different triggers of stress, what stress tolerance level is, techniques to manage stress, how to identify the source...

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