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The Whinypaluza Podcast

The Whinypaluza Podcast

Episode 495: Transform Stress to Work for You

Nov 7, 2025 · 40m

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What if stress isn’t the enemy—but the key to unlocking your best self?Host Rebecca Greene sits down with stress physiologist and former high school teacher Dr. Rebecca Heiss for an eye-opening conversation on how to transform stress from a burden into a superpower. Drawing from her groundbreaking research and her new book Springboard: Transform Stress to Work for You , Dr. Heiss shares simple, science-backed strategies for parents and kids to reframe stress as fuel for growth. Together, they discuss why “calm down” is the worst advice you can give, how to turn nervous energy into excitement, and how to make stress a teacher rather than a threat. Key Takeaways → Stress is a barometer for…