About this episode
<p>What do you do when you’re stressed? Watch the telly? Scroll the innuhnet? Fix yourself a stiff VB on the rocks? <br><br>We all feel stressed and burned out from time to time. It’s unfortunately a reality of life. But double-unfortunately, most of us don’t know how to correctly deal with it. And that’s why Dr Emily is here to help!<br><br>In this extremely practical episode, Dr Emily explains the science behind WHY we get stressed. But more importantly, she tells us what we can do to alleviate the stress and WHY it will work. <br><br>And why does she know all these things? Because she’s a… [to be sung] PSYCHOLOGIST!!!<br><br>To listen to Kate Reid's Imperfects episode, follow these links: (pt1) <a href="https://bit.ly/45wqwqQ">https://bit.ly/45wqwqQ </a>& (pt2) <a href="https://bit.ly/3BQFAlz">https://bit.ly/3BQFAlz</a><br><br>For book recommendation, 'Burnout, The secret to solving the stress cycle', by Emily & Amelia Nagoski, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3IGQZrY">https://bit.ly/3IGQZrY</a></p> <p>For book recommendation 'The Joy of Movement' by Kelly McGonigal, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3ODdzoU">https://bit.ly/3ODdzoU</a></p> <p>For app recommendation, 'One Sec', follow this link: <a href="https://one-sec.app/">https://one-sec.app/</a></p> <p>For book recommendation, 'Mans Search for Meaning' by Victor E Frankl, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3BSddDq">https://bit.ly/3BSddDq</a></p> <p>For further reading on The Polyvagal Theory, follow this link <a href="https://rb.gy/23wtb">https://rb.gy/23wtb</a></p> <p><em data-stringify-type="italic">The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</em></p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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