Episode 5

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6th Dec 2024

Dr. Chad [SOLOCAST]: 5 Steps to Break Free from Stress Patterns and Embrace Fulfillment

In this solo cast episode host Dr. Chad Prevost shares five steps to break free from stress patterns and embrace a more fulfilling life. Before diving into the topic, Dr. Chad celebrates his recent TED talk, 'Breath, Surrender, and Your Courageous Conversation.'

The episode explores themes like reflecting on personal journals, clarifying core values, building a strong 'why,' using feedback constructively, setting aspirational goals, and taking bold actions to live with purpose.

Start where your are, embrace radical optimism, and align your abilities and passions in service of others.

Practical tips and real-life examples make this episode a guide to living a purpose-filled, balanced, and rewarding life.

00:00 Introduction and Chad's TED Talk Announcement

01:11 Reflecting on Past Journals

04:19 Understanding Cortisol and Stress

07:04 Step 1: Clarify Your Values

11:05 Step 2: Build Your Why

13:29 Step 3: Recognize the Influence of Others

15:05 Step 4: Set Aspirational Goals

17:34 Step 5: Live Your Purpose

20:46 Conclusion and Coaching Invitation

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We empower listeners by providing tools and insights to achieve emotional and mental well-being. Mental health is a process of ongoing growth and creation, and hosts and co-founders Dr. Chad and Dr. Shelley offer practical strategies for developing lasting resilience. We redefine thriving and create a space for courageous conversations about mental health.

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Chad Prevost

Dr. Chad has advanced degrees in creative writing, literature, and theology. Being married to a psychotherapist has been another education. A workshop leader and entrepreneur, he has started and participated in writing and literary arts communities in New York, Austin, Atlanta and Chattanooga. He also has experience writing as a journalist for startups in tech and logistics. He is the author of several books of poetry, as well as interactive-fiction for youth. Over the years, he has innovated writing processes to foster reflection and insight, narrative strength, and authentic voice.