Managing Stress

In the newest episode of Understanding Men, Luke and Fraser explore stress. They share times when stress has manifested in their lives, whether in professional sport or business, and reflect on the aspects of their lives which can provoke stress. They also discuss if humans may always need some level of stress in their lives in order to motivate or overcome challenges. They break down the ways they effectively manage stress, including intentionally slowing down, talking with friends, spending time in nature and maintaining good quality sleep. They also highlight the inherent selfishness of stress, how chronic stress can manifest in the body through illness and the importance of silliness and play in order to gain better perspective. Including advice gained through recovery, they address the significance of acceptance and presence in overcoming stress, which allows the mind and body to move forward to confront the next problem that may arise. Luke and Fraser also want to hear from you! Let us know the subjects you'd like to hear more about, and what would help you start having those difficult conversations. Follow us on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram @understandingmenpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Understanding Men is a podcast that challenges expectations around traditional masculinity and explores difficult subjects in the hopes of creating a safe space for men to be vulnerable.  The hosts, Luke Sutton and Fraser Franks, both ex-professional sportsmen, have spoken openly about their own experiences with addiction, alcoholism, poor physical health, and poor mental health. Now they're sharing their stories in the hopes that they'll inspire listeners to do the same within their own relationships.  Every week, Luke and Fraser will explore subjects that they feel men rarely make time to talk about. Insecurities, relationships, ego, expectations, fears and mistakes - nothing is off the table...Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @understandingmenpod and watch full episodes on YouTube here youtube.com/@UnderstandingMenPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.