Podcast

The Upside of Stress with Dr. Kelly McGonigal: Let It Be Easy

Susie Moore

60 min

Productivity, Stress Management, Women's Health & Wellness

A conversation about reframing stress and using it as a tool for growth and resilience.

"A quick, uplifting listen that makes stress feel less overwhelming and more useful. Easy to absorb and immediately applicable."

A conversation about reframing stress and using it as a tool for growth and resilience. In this episode of Let It Be Easy, Susie Moore sits down with Kelly McGonigal to discuss the key ideas behind The Upside of Stress in a simple, conversational way.

They explore how the way you think about stress can change its impact on your body and your life, and how stress can actually support connection, performance, and purpose when approached differently.

This is a great option if you want a lighter, more digestible version of the book’s concepts or a quick mindset reset you can take with you throughout your day.

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