BBR #201: How we contribute to our own overload

In today’s episode, we’re exploring how both external and internal environments shape our stress and anxiety—and how we sometimes unknowingly contribute. 

From the physical spaces we occupy to the content we consume, every aspect of our environment contributes to our mental and emotional state. But while some factors are beyond our control, many of our responses to these environments are within our power to change.

We’ll discuss:

• External Environment: How safe, supportive, and nourishing are the spaces around you? We’ll consider the impact of surroundings like work, neighborhood, and social media, and examine how these affect us on a physiological level.
• Internal Environment: What thoughts, beliefs, and self-talk are you cultivating? Your “diet” isn’t just food but also what you read, watch, and listen to. How much of this is truly serving you, and where might it be adding to your stress?
• The Illusion of Control: Why worry feels like a solution but often traps us in a loop, and how to differentiate between productive action and unhelpful rumination.
• Taking Action & Finding Control: The small, conscious steps you can take to create a safer, healthier internal and external environment—from deep breaths to choosing different habits, thoughts, and surroundings.

Get in there and give it a listen!