Why Am I So Effing Stressed??!!
Are you tired of feeling stressed out all or most of the time? Do you feel you are constantly swirling around in a relentless vortex of worry, anxiety and exhaustion? Do you feel burned out and tired all the time, with no energy left or the desire to do the things you enjoy with the people you love? Do you often feel overcommitted and under supported? Does the phrase, "I don't have time for myself!" sound familiar? Are you concerned that your stress levels are impacting your physical, mental and/or spiritual health? If any of these questions resonate with you or someone you love, then I warmly welcome you to the "Why Am I So Effing Stressed??!!" podcast! My name is Annemarie Bell, aka, "AMB", and in 2013 I received a very unexpected breast cancer diagnosis. After having a double mastectomy, 8 chemo, and 35 radiation treatments, then reconstructive surgery, I found myself utterly depleted. It took about a year for me to finally feel like myself again. With no family history of breast cancer and a fairly healthy lifestyle, I had to take a giant step back and a very deep look in the mirror and figure out what happened. After much reflection and research, the answer became obvious. I had been living in a state of unmanaged, chronic stress for decades and it had wreaked havoc on my immune system. Over the past several years I have made gradual lifestyle changes that have had a significant and positive impact on my physical, mental and spiritual health. Today, I affectionately refer to myself as a "recovering" overachiever-perfectionist-workaholic and I am passionately committed to sharing my own journey with stress and anxiety by providing coaching, guidance, insights, anecdotal stories, information, and help on how people can more effectively manage their stress and lead happier, healthier and more relaxed lives. I am a certified stress management coach (Spencer Institute), have a certificate in Nutrition and Healthy Living from Cornell University, and am a Level II Reiki practitioner. Additionally, I have been in the field of Human Resources leadership for almost 4 decades, which has provided a wealth of experiences and learnings on work-related stress and related subject matter.
Episodes
14 episodes
Episode 14: Fear the Frenemy
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 M...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13: Redirecting Your Bad Day
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 ba...
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Episode 13
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Episode 12: Managing the “Stresslationship” with Yourself
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 rela...
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Episode 12
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Episode 11: Slaying Holiday Stress Like a Boss!
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...
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Episode 11
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Episode 10: Water Down Your Stress With Some H20
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...
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Episode 10
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41:47
Episode 09: Nature is the Ultimate Mind Spa
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 r...
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Episode 9
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46:34
Episode 08: Time to Level Up the Self Talk
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 disparagin...
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Episode 8
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45:21
Episode 07: Overachiever Overhaul - Finding the Right Balance
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 episo...
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Episode 7
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Episode 06: Road Stress
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...
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Episode 6
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48:55
Episode 05: Getting Through the Long and Lonely Night
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 si...
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Episode 5
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33:07
Episode 04: Pause, Breathe, Be Curious
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 ...
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Episode 4
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43:56
Episode 03: Do You Bring Home Takeout Stress for Dinner?
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 on...
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Episode 3
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35:10
Episode 02: What’s Happening Inside Our Bodies When We Are Stressing Out?
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 a...
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Episode 2
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Episode 01: The First Steps to Effective Stress Management with Annemarie Bell
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...
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Episode 1
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