Physique Development Podcast
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How to INCREASE Your Capacity for Stress (without losing yourself in the process) | PD Podcast Ep.287
30 minutes Posted Sep 14, 2026 at 7:00 am.
If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEStress isn't something you can, or should, completely eliminate from your life. The goal isn't to avoid hard things; it's to build the capacity to handle them without constantly feeling like you're drowning.In this episode, Sue and Alex break down the massive difference between experiencing stress and living in a constant state of overwhelm. They explore what it actually means to increase your capacity for stress, how to better manage the demands already on your plate, and how to become more resilient without losing yourself in the process.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!Timestamps:
Today's topic
Not everything is stress
The first place to start
How to set up a realistic daily schedule
You need to come FIRST
More availability does not equal better service
Identifying sources of stress that you can control
Avoiding self-imposed stress
Using your mindset to improve your everyday situations
Changing the plan when the circumstances change
Work ethic is seldom the problem
It's not just about reading books and taking bubble baths...
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If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEStress isn't something you can, or should, completely eliminate from your life. The goal isn't to avoid hard things; it's to build the capacity to handle them without constantly feeling like you're drowning.In this episode, Sue and Alex break down the massive difference between experiencing stress and living in a constant state of overwhelm. They explore what it actually means to increase your capacity for stress, how to better manage the demands already on your plate, and how to become more resilient without losing yourself in the process.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(2:03) Not everything is stress(3:44) The first place to start(7:36) How to set up a realistic daily schedule(10:28) You need to come FIRST(14:01) More availability does not equal better service(15:52) Identifying sources of stress that you can control(19:37) Avoiding self-imposed stress(21:30) Using your mindset to improve your everyday situations(23:25) Changing the plan when the circumstances change(26:54) Work ethic is seldom the problem(28:00) It's not just about reading books and taking bubble baths...(30:00) The key takeawayOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: [email protected]© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.