Your Ultimate Comeback
Join Brad and Raquel on this weekly podcast as they explore all aspects of health. After going through some extreme hardships and dealing with the aging process, Brad and Raquel came to realize that today's platforms of "Health," "Wellness," and "Fitness" are simply too superficial. They miss so much of what is needed to truly be resilient, fit, healthy, age-defying and constantly growing in life. It's time to break the curse of "MORE and HARDER," is the path. No stone will be left unturned, and warning some of these topics may rub you the wrong way. Please join us with an open mind, and understand when darkness is upon us we are at a crossroads.... Give up or Fight. This podcast will support you in the fight! It's time for Your Ultimate Comeback!
Your Ultimate Comeback
EP 83: The Stress You’re Ignoring: What Is Novelty Stress?
In Episode 83 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad and Raquel dive into novelty stress—a type of stress that often flies under the radar but can quietly derail your progress, health, and performance.
Whether you're an athlete or simply juggling life’s many demands, this episode reveals how changes in routine, unfamiliar environments, or even subtle disruptions can trigger stress without you realizing it.
Brad shares his real-world experience with novelty stress from the world of sports, highlighting how burnout often stems not from doing too much—but from underestimating recovery and overstimulating the nervous system.
You'll learn:
✅ What novelty stress is and how it shows up in your life
✅ Signs your recovery is suffering (even when you “feel fine”)
✅ How to support your nervous system with better rest, nutrition, and routines
✅ Tools to build more resilience and avoid hidden burnout
🎧 Whether you're pushing for a comeback or simply want to perform better in life, this episode will help you reclaim your energy and balance.