Date: August 12, 2024

This recording talks about stress responses and how they manifest physically and emotionally. Ilene and the members share personal experiences with stress, such as clutter, marital conflicts, and trauma. The discussion covers the effects of cortisol on the body, the “fight or flight” response, and coping mechanisms like dissociation. Ilene and Valerie emphasize the importance of self-compassion, understanding triggers, and creating new neural pathways to manage stress. The session also touches on decluttering as a way to alleviate stress and improve mental well-being.

IN THIS VIDEO:

0:00:05

Stress response and sharing wins

0:06:28

Clutter, stress, and communication issues in a marriage

0:09:35

Decluttering and managing stress responses

0:16:25

Stress response and its physical effects on the body

0:23:53

Cortisol hormone’s effects on body systems

0:31:40

Stress responses and their impact on the body

0:41:18

Dissociation, coping mechanism, and healing

0:45:37

Stress responses and coping mechanisms

0:52:16

Managing stress responses and new neural pathways