Why Am I So Effing Stressed??!!

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...

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 thos...

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-ref...

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,...

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...

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 f...

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...

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-bal...

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...

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, man...

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 situa...

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...

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...

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 o...