Season 1 Episode 5: “The Impacts of Stress” PART TWO

“Welcome to THE ULTIMATE VENT SESH with your hosts Karissa and Melanie. Week after week we will share some of our deepest unshared truths, invite others to join us, and discuss some of the most difficult topics both personally and for society.

Topics we’ll discuss in this episode:

• The Impacts of Stress 2.0

• This an accessory episode to the last one and may seem very educational and direct, which it is. The nature of this episode is to isolate the true nature of stress, the effects it has on the body, and the fact that some of what you think may be a physical or mental ailment may be something all together.

• What is stress? Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives.

• Little understood MASSIVE and EXTENSIVE reach of stress: (adverse reactions to)

• COGNITIVE:

• • Memory Problems

  • Poor Judgement

  • Inability to Concentrate

  • ‘Brain Fog’

  • Indecision

  • Starting many tasks but achieving little

  • Self doubt

• EMOTIONAL:

• • Depression

  • Moodiness

  • Irritability

  • Fatalistic Thinking

  • Panic

  • Cynicism

  • Anxiety

  • Feeling Overwhelmed

  • Frustration

• PHYSICAL

• • Chest Pain

  • Rapid Heartbeat

  • Aches and Pains

  • Frequent Colds

  • Skin Complaints

  • Indigestion

  • High Blood Pressure

• BEHAVIORAL

• • Increase Intake in Alcohol, Cigarettes and Caffeine to Relax

  • Isolating Yourself from Others

  • Sleeping too Little or too Much

  • Demotivated

  • Loss of sense of humour

• If you are experiencing multiple of these symptoms in more than one of these systems it may be time to step back and reevaluate life stressors.

• Free medicine: (these are things you can do to help prevent burnout, or before you are ready to take it to the next step)

• • Adopt a Positive Mind Set

  • Don’t be a Slave to Tech

  • Eat for Wellbeing

  • Get a Good Nights Sleep

  • Get Moving to Combat Stress

  • Learn to Say No

  • Master Your Time

  • Practice Deep Breathing

  • Prioritize Your Health

  • Stay Hydrated

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We call it like we see it, no filters here. Buckle up buttercups!

Let’s get this show on the road Jelly beans!

Xo

Mel and Karissa ✌🏻

Season 1 Episode 4: The Impacts of Stress

“Welcome to THE ULTIMATE VENT SESH with your hosts Karissa and Melanie. Week after week we will share some of our deepest unshared truths, invite others to join us, and discuss some of the most difficult topics both personally and for society.

Topics we’ll discuss in this episode:

• April is Stress Awareness Month- has been held every April since 1992 by the health resource network.

• Stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it’s what drives us to meet goals, and accomplishments

• Consequences of the infinite hustle

• What are the dangers of stress?

• What strategies work to cope?

• What are some harmful misconceptions prevalent in our society?

A useful resource:

• https://www.stress.org.uk/what-is-stress/

  
  

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We realize this life thing is REALLY f*cking hard, and we want you to know that you are NOT alone.

Xo

Mel and Karissa ✌🏻

Season 1 Episode 3: Peace Above a Paycheck

“Welcome to THE ULTIMATE VENT SESH with your hosts Karissa and Melanie. Week after week we will share some of our deepest unshared truths, invite others to join us, and discuss some of the most difficult topics in mental health and how they are compounded by everyday stimuli in today’s society

Topics we’ll discuss in this episode:

• Someone living paycheck to paycheck gets held hostage to toxic work environments because financial health becomes more important than mental health

• Breaking down why a toxic workplace is even more common than we believe, and why it’s such a massive problem that’s way too often overlooked.

• Doubt and imposter feelings are a big reason people hold back and play small instead of going for what they truly desire at work. The resulting burnout that plagues everyone in the workplace today, it’s no wonder that so many are undervaluing themselves and their abilities. These doubtful thoughts and systemic issues are expensive―they cost people their peace, their potential, and their paychecks.

• PEOPLE DONT QUIT BAD JOBS THEY QUIT BAD MANAGEMENT 

• It’s time to own who you are, trust yourself, and take your bravest next step.

• “You owe some people your absence and it’s time to deliver on that!”

We also sell merch curated towards straight to the point positivity on our website:

• https://confessions-ive-made-to-pbj.myshopify.com/collections/all

  
  

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If you are interested in being a part of The GLOWLINE project you can learn more about it here: 

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We call it like we see it, no filters here. Buckle up buttercups!

Let’s get this show on the road Jelly beans!

Xo

Mel and Karissa ✌🏻

Season 1 Episode 2: What About me?

“Welcome to THE ULTIMATE VENT SESH with your hosts Karissa and Melanie. Week after week we will share some of our deepest unshared truths, invite others to join us, and discuss some of the most difficult topics both personally and for society.

Round two in full effect. Transparency, learning to be digital creators as we go, kicking life’s ass one day at a time.

Topics we’ll discuss in this episode:

• Where the name for the podcast really came from.

• WHAT ABOUT ME? What does asking this question mean? Why does this connect to our mission

• Why self care ISN’T selfish

• “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you” - Anne Lamott

You can find details on how to enter the Podcast Launch Giveaway here, it ends 3/28, winner announced April 1st: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpx8daAp9bH/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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We also sell merch curated towards straight to the point positivity, healing, and telling people that aren’t in line with all that to f*ck right off on our website:

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If you are interested in being a part of The GLOWLINE project you can learn more about it here: 

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We call it like we see it, no filters here. Buckle up buttercups!

Let’s get this show on the road Jelly beans!

Xo

Mel and Karissa ✌🏻

Season 1 Episode 1: Nose to the Grindstone

“Welcome to THE ULTIMATE VENT SESH with your hosts Karissa and Melanie. Week after week we will share some of our deepest unshared truths, invite others to join us, and discuss some of the most difficult topics both personally and for society.

This was a ripping the band-aid moment for us. Forgive us for the technical difficulties, horse related snafus, and us tripping over ourselves. We are human, and are incredibly new to this, but we are working on believing that we truly have value to share with the world, so this was a failing forward moment that we thought was so powerful for us to experience and for all of you to see.

Topics we’ll discuss in this episode:

• We introduce ourselves, share some of our background, and discuss why launch is so important for us.

• What is The GLOWLINE Project

• How horses have had a MASSIVE impact for us.

• “Remember that you can’t take someone down that uses the worst things that ever happened to them as fuel for their greatest victories.”

You can find details on how to enter the Podcast Launch Giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpx8daAp9bH/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

• Dammit Doll

• Yeti 26 OZ Rambler with Straw

• Sweet Water Decor Stoneware “You Got This” Coffee Mug

• A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workbook by Bob Stahl, Phd and Elisha Goldstein, PhD

• The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer Hardcopy

• Rastaclat Black Positive Vibes Adjustable Bracelet

• Wikapy 22OZ Bedside Carafe with Tumbler

• Valued at $160 

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If you are interested in being a part of The GLOWLINE project you can learn more about it here: 

⁠https://confessions-ive-made-to-pbj.myshopify.com/pages/the-glowline-project⁠

We call it like we see it, no filters here. Buckle up buttercups!

Let’s get this show on the road Jelly beans!

Xo

Mel and Karissa ✌🏻