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.

On today's episode of Coffee with Dr. Kashey, the good Doctor, serves up a deep cleanse for your stress system. No fluff, no filler—just straight talk on breaking through the barriers that keep you feeling stuck. From cognitive patterns to biological responses, learn how to flip the script on stress and turn action into your secret weapon. Dr. Kashey shares insights on expressive writing and the potent power of scheduling, tools proven to disarm depression and dial down stress. It's about seizing control—taking command of your actions to shape your thoughts and emotions. Join us for a look into the mind-body connection, where self-monitoring meets smart scheduling. Uncover the irony of how avoidance feeds stress and how embracing structure can set you free.

Today, Dr. Kashey doesn't just teach us to write; he guides us to rewrite our emotional blueprints. Dive deep into the science of stress, where your secrets don't suffocate you, and expression is the first step to liberation. Unlock the age-old secrets of journaling, a sanctuary for the stressed, a fortress for the overwhelmed. This isn't just about feeling better for the moment; it's about reengineering your response to life's curveballs. Embrace the power of expressive writing, where each word you pen down is a silent warrior against stress.

Dive into a philosophical journey with Dr. Trevor Kashey as he navigates the realms of what's natural and what's not, inspired by Bertrand Russell's timeless essays. Get ready to chuckle and challenge your mind as Dr. Kashey dissects our penchant for labeling the familiar as 'natural' and the new as 'artificial.' Through a lighthearted exploration of historical opinions and our own preconceived notions, this episode promises to enlighten and amuse.Join the ride as Dr. Kashey unravels human behaviors, addresses our fears of the unknown, and uncovers that sometimes, the artificial might just be the most natural thing in our lives.

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of explanatory style – the powerful force shaping our resilience or resignation. Imagine the scene: electrodes, a kennel, and a dog taught helplessness through relentless zaps, revealing profound truths about human behavior. Dr. Kashey guides us through groundbreaking experiments that illustrate how the stories we tell ourselves forge our paths to either perpetual despair or persistent optimism. Join us for a provocative exploration of how self-narrative dictates life experience, and discover how to rewrite your script towards a narrative of empowerment. Tune in, lean back, and prepare to be challenged – because Dr. Kashey is about to change the way you think about the world.

Dive into the latest episode with Dr. Kashey, where he takes you on an intellectual journey through a stress workshop. Dr. Kashey goes over how to understand how stimuli lead to responses, which in turn become new stimuli. Recognize that altering one can impact others while acknowledging that stress is often a product of our opinions about external events. Learn to identify stressors as either challenges to be overcome or threats to be avoided. Finding ways to deal with stressors deemed threatening and avoid unnecessary anxiety. And avoid behaviors that might exacerbate stress, like avoidance or emotional outbursts.