#34: Manage Stress with Monica Yearwood, Stress & Anxiety Expert and Ayurvedic Practitioner

Short Summary  
This is episode #34 and it's all about stress and anxiety. We've already talked about ways to become more stress resilient in episode #2, but we knew it was time to take a deeper dive and ask the experts.

We are so excited to introduce you to our dear friend and Ayurvedic practitioner Monica Yearwood. Monica helps men and women manage stress, eliminate anxiety and poor digestion and gain life balance through 2 renowned online programs that she offers to clients all over the world.

You'll hear Monica talk about the dramatic impacts of stress today. She teaches us 5 concepts every person must harness in order to effectively manage their stress. Listen up, it's a good one!

For professional Inquiries contact - Jessica Dogert, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: jessdogert@gmail.com; or Marisa Moon, Certified Primal Health Coach: marisa@marisamoon.com

Disclaimer: Consult with your doctor or functional medicine practitioner before trying any of the remedies or protocols mentioned in this episode. Jessica Dogert, Monica Yearwood, and Marisa Moon are not physicians or medical practitioners. This information and recording is for informational and educational purposes only.

Points of Discussion: 
Stress-related diseases
5 concepts to harness to better manage stress:
1. Are you a creator or a reactor?
Resiliency, reframing & interpreting events + experiences in a positive way.
Fearful thoughts elevate cortisol - our stress hormone.
2. Is your self care a priority?
Social connection - nothing matters more.
3. Explore your unconscious beliefs
These beliefs drive negative patterns and bad habits.
4. Utilize tools of inner medicine
Eating behaviors: eating while driving, skipping meals, etc.
Guilt & shame towards food vs gratitude towards food.
5. Work with a coach or a mentor
To keep you accountable and accelerate the recovery process.   

Resources Mentioned:
MonicaYearwood.org
HamsaCenter.com
Book: CrazyBusy by Edward Hallowell, M.D. (Amazon: https://amzn.to/2CPmzRs affiliate link)
Book: Molecules of Emotion by Candace Pert, Ph.D. (Amazon: https://amzn.to/2DJ4d6h affiliate link)

More about Monica Yearwood
Monica helps men and women manage stress, eliminate anxiety and poor digestion and gain life balance. Learn more at MonicaYearwood.org
She is the founder of Hamsa Ayurveda & Yoga [HamsaCenter.com] in Chicago where she creates Ayurvedic detoxification programs called panchakarma. As an herbalist, Ayurvedic practitioner and cleanse expert, she is able to customize her programs for her clients unique needs so that they successfully manage stress and reclaim their health.

Takeaway: Stress is a major epidemic today and Monica shares insightful concepts to help you break free from lingering stress and live a more calm, peaceful life. 

Jessica's site: https://www.jessicadogert.com
Marisa's site: https://www.marisamoon.com
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Intro/Exit Music  - "Ukulele Whistle" by Scott Holmes