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93: Mastering Stress - How to Manage Your Body’s Response and Find Balance Jul 30, 2020

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In this insightful episode of The Transformation Show, Janell and Justin dive deep into the topic of stress management and how understanding your body’s response to stress is key to achieving long-term health and wellness. Building on their previous episode, Stress 101, they break down the difference between eustress (positive stress) and distress (negative stress), and explain how chronic stress can wreak havoc on both your physical and emotional well-being.

Key Topics Covered:

Eustress vs. Distress: Not all stress is bad! Learn the difference between beneficial stress that helps you grow and harmful stress that leads to chronic health issues.
Internal vs. External Stress: Janell explains how stress isn’t always caused by external factors like work or relationships; it can also be triggered internally by issues like gut imbalances, blood sugar dysregulation, or even inflammation.
The Fight or Flight Response: Discover how chronic stress can push your body into a constant state of "fight or flight," leading to elevated glucose levels, hormone imbalances, poor sleep, and even weight gain.
The Power of Decision: Justin and Janell highlight the importance of making a conscious decision about stress—how you respond to stress, rather than trying to eliminate it, can transform your health.
Practical Stress Management Tools: Janell shares some of her go-to strategies for managing stress daily, including yoga, gratitude journaling, and incorporating more rest and relaxation into your life to activate the parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system.

Tune in to learn:

Why your body can’t tell the difference between real and perceived stress
How to recognize internal stressors that could be affecting your health
Simple daily habits to bring your body into a state of healing and relaxation
How prolonged stress can impact your immune system, hormones, and overall vitality
The importance of shifting your mindset around stress to create lasting transformation

Whether you’re dealing with chronic stress or looking for ways to improve your overall well-being, this episode is packed with practical advice and empowering insights that will help you manage stress more effectively and improve your health from the inside out.

To learn more about Justin & Janell visit www.TheTransformationLife.fitness.

92: Understanding the Two States of Being – Transforming Suffering into Opportunity Jul 23, 2020

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In this insightful episode of The Transformation Show, Justin and Janell Yule explore the concept of two fundamental states of being—beautiful and suffering—and how recognizing and managing these states can profoundly impact your life, health, and success.

Episode Highlights:

Celebrating 11 Years: Justin reflects on 11 years since starting his fitness boot camp, sharing gratitude despite industry challenges due to COVID-19.
Two States of Being: Introduction to the concept that all emotions can be categorized into two states:
- Beautiful States: Joy, excitement, curiosity, compassion, fun.
- Suffering States: Stress, anxiety, anger, overwhelm, jealousy, fear.
Root Cause of Suffering: All suffering originates from one's own thinking, not from experiences themselves.
Choosing Your State: You always have a choice to shift from suffering to a beautiful state through awareness and reframing.
Suffering and Judgment: Discussion on how self-judgment compounds suffering; recognizing suffering without judgment is key to transformation.
The Cost of Suffering: Analysis of how suffering significantly impacts productivity, creativity, relationships, and health.
Life is Always Working For You: Embracing this fundamental belief can shift perspective, especially in challenging situations like business struggles during COVID-19.
Unintelligent Thinking: Identifying that the thoughts causing suffering are usually false beliefs or misinterpretations of reality.
Practical Examples:
- Dealing with anxiety around work and the concept of "Sunday anxiety."
- Reframing business challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation.
Tools for Transformation: Encouragement to regularly revisit these principles through ongoing learning, coaching, and reflective practices.

Quotes from the Episode:

"Suffering is caused by one thing and one thing only—your own thinking."
"Life is always working for us, even if it doesn't feel like it in the moment."
"Pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice."
"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward." – Steve Jobs

Recommended Action Steps:

Regularly assess and question your thoughts causing suffering.
Practice reframing challenging situations as opportunities.
Consider coaching or deeper learning to master shifting from suffering to beautiful states.

Referenced Episodes:

Episode 21: "Two States of Being"

Connect further with Justin and Janell:

Final Thought: Decide today to see life as always working in your favor and watch as opportunities for transformation unfold.

Summer Series: Training vs. Exercise Jul 16, 2020

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BONUS Episode: Mindset & Money Consciousness w/Michelle Cooper Jul 14, 2020

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Summer Series: 7 Foundational Nutrition Habits Jul 09, 2020

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Summer Series: The Power of Decision Jul 02, 2020

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BONUS Episode: A Conversation About Racial Inequality w Jill Slipper Scholtz Jul 01, 2020

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Summer Series Kickoff Jun 25, 2020

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85: What You Need to Understand About Stress Jun 18, 2020

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In this episode of The Transformation Show, Janell Yule explore the ever-present issue of stress and its significant impact on our lives.

Understanding the Physiological Mechanics of Stress

Janell starts by investigating how stress manifests in our bodies through the nervous and endocrine systems. You’ll learn about the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems and the HPA axis in regulating our response to stress. She also talks about the critical role of cortisol, the "stress hormone," and how it affects our overall health.

The Implications of Chronic Stress

Chronic stress can lead to a host of mental and physical health issues, from weight gain to disrupted sleep patterns. In this episode, Janell discuss these severe implications and provide actionable strategies for managing stress effectively.

Strategies for Effective Stress Management

Janell shares practical tips to help you manage stress, including:

Relaxation Techniques: Incorporate practices like deep breathing, meditation, and yoga into your routine to help calm your mind and body.
Balanced Diet: Maintain a diet rich in whole foods to support your body's ability to handle stress.
Regular Exercise: Engage in physical activity to boost your mood and reduce stress hormones.
Seeking Professional Help: Don’t hesitate to reach out for professional support when necessary.

By understanding and managing stress, you can pave the way for achieving your health and fitness goals amidst life’s challenges.

Tune in to Episode 85 of The Transformation Show to gain insights and strategies to better manage stress and improve your overall well-being.

To learn more about Janell Yule visit www.TheTransformationLife.fitness or follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/janell.yule/

The Problem Isn't The Problem Jun 11, 2020

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