Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary Dr. Rebecca Heiss: Transform Stress to Work for You (ep. 800)
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Aug 7, 2025 Dr. Rebecca Heiss, a stress physiologist and author of 'Springboard,' redefines stress as a tool for personal growth. She discusses how reframing stress can transform it from a source of anxiety into a motivating force for resilience. Through her inspiring personal stories, she illustrates how curiosity can ease anxiety and how significant stress often leads to profound connections and fulfillment. Emphasizing the importance of mindset, Rebecca encourages embracing stress as an opportunity to thrive and foster deeper relationships.
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House Fire Taught Community Over Things
- Rebecca Heiss recounts her family home burning down when she was eight and how the community rallied to help.
- She links that support to oxytocin and the power of connection under stress.
Teaching Revealed Growth Over Content
- Rebecca Heiss found teaching revealed students valued a reliable adult more than content mastery.
- She observed perseverance and a growth mindset in students who kept showing up.
Riders Rescue You In Death Valley
- Rebecca Heiss recalls century rides where fellow cyclists offered water and pacing in Death Valley heat.
- She credits that support for reigniting motivation during brutal, stressful stretches.
