Today, Dr. Kashey is going to show you that sometimes, all you need is a fuzzy pole—his cheeky term for anything you can muster affection for, from pets to pasta sculptures. We're ripping off the band-aid and exposing the raw truth about intimate relationships and their power to douse the flames of stress. So if you're ready to get real about who's got your back, and maybe laugh a little too, “Coffee with Kashey” is your ticket to turning stress into a puff of smoke. Hit play, and let's get connected! Roll the intro!

Kicking off part one of our final series on mastering stress resilience, Dr. Kashey’s not just chatting about weathering the storm—he’s building a fortress with three resilience keystones. Today we stock up on our psychological vitamins, the kind that fortify your spirit and keep you balanced when life goes off-kilter. In this episode, Dr. Kashey provides a fresh perspective on physical activity, not just for your body but for your brain, turning stress into your ally. We're moving beyond puzzles and games to real, actionable strategies that sharpen your mind and lift your mood.

Embark on a journey through the inner workings of stress—the kind that's more than just a buzzword, but a battle cry for those ready to confront their personal boogeymen. Dr. Kashey lays out the map of our central nervous system, decoding how we process stress from a blip on our radar to a full-blown emotional typhoon.

Get ready to unravel the psychophysiology behind stress, why your next fight or flight moment could be a figment of your imagination, and how chronic stress does more than fray nerves—it gnaws at your vitality.

But don't despair; Dr. Kashey won’t leave you in the lurch; he's arming you with knowledge about the relaxation response, a powerful counterpart to eradicating stress.