TEXT Stress affects us all. Whether it’s our finances, our job, our relationships, or a combination of many things, if we do not have the tools to manage stress effectively, we set ourselves on a path towards anxiety, depression and a number of other mental health disorders.  In this episode I want to help you manage your stress.  I am going to give you practical tips and advice so you can understand your triggers and get control of them before they impact you.  I talk about the different types of stress, from acute to chronic, and the physiological affect it can have. I know, because stress drove me to agoraphobia and an eating disorder, but you can beat it!    Here are the highlights:  (01:55) Stress is the gateway to mental health issues  (06:17) I was an idiot  (08:01) Your mental health is like a gun  (13:06) How the brain processes stress  (19:11) The three different types of stress  (23:35) How to understand your stress triggers  (27:56) Creating a negative conditioned mindset  If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast, share with friends and leave a review so others can find us.  You can also find out more about the 8Wise™ Way here: https://8wise.co.uk/ (The 8Wise™ Website)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/8wise-therapy/ (LinkedIn)  https://www.instagram.com/8wisekim/ (Instagram)  https://twitter.com/8wise_kim (Twitter)  https://www.facebook.com/8Wise/ (Facebook)

"There's a stigma in this world that men can't talk. Listen, if you're a man and you've got a weight on your shoulders and you think the only way you can solve it is by killing yourself - please speak to someone. Speak to anyone. I know I'd rather me mate cry on my shoulder than go to his funeral next week." So please, let's get rid of this stigma and men start talking." - Paddy Pimblett, UFC Athlete