Relax: Stress is not mandatory

This episode features a discussion on managing stress and anxiety, with insights on new technologies, meditation techniques, and the importance of addressing sources of stress directly. The hosts also touch on societal issues causing stress for vulnerable populations.

Key Topics:

• Different types of stress and how to manage them
• The relationship between stress and physical health
• Using virtual reality and other technologies to reduce stress and anxiety
• The importance of confronting sources of stress directly
• Meditation and mindfulness techniques for stress relief
• How worry and negative self-talk contribute to stress
• Stress related to financial insecurity, especially for seniors and veterans
• The power of service and volunteering to relieve personal stress