{"podcast":{"title":"Finding Brave","slug":"finding-brave-9725","podcast_index_feed_id":9725,"rss_url":"https://findingbrave.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://findingbrave.org","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/5/1/a/651a7cc7b15d7f9c40be95ea3302a6a1/finding_brave_cover.png","author":"Kathy Caprino","episode_count":330,"summary":"Finding Brave with Kathy Caprino helps listeners access the courage they need to honor their true passions, talents, and values in life and work, and leverage them for more success and happiness. Listen in as Kathy and her inspiring, top-level guests share a wealth of strategies and tips for building a braver, more rewarding life and career.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/finding-brave-9725"},"episode":{"title":"308: Powerful Stress Management Approaches Designed for Times Like These","slug":"308-powerful-stress-management-approaches-designed-for-times-like-these","published_at":"2025-05-15T12:38:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/finding-brave-9725/308-powerful-stress-management-approaches-designed-for-times-like-these","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/finding-brave-9725","url":"https://findingbrave.libsyn.com/308-powerful-stress-management-approaches-designed-for-times-like-these","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/findingbrave/Powerful_Stress_Management_Approaches_Designed_for_Times_Like_These.mp3?dest-id=591402","summary":"If your go-to stress strategies aren't cutting it anymore, you're not alone, and there's a reason for that. Today on Finding Brave , we're joined by deeply inspiring The Stress Coach , Jordan Friedman , to explore what really works for managing stress during high-anxiety times and why most stress-reduction methods miss the mark. With over 30 years of experience, Jordan's science-backed, creative approach has helped thousands reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and regain control. A former Director of Columbia University's Health Education Program and author of The Stress Manager's Manua l, Jordan is also the voice behind The Chill Factory podcast and app. His unique work blends evidence-based techniques with creativity and humor, including offering guided \"chill tours\" through Central Park to help groups manage stress in fun, unexpected ways. In this episode, we dig into why so many stress-reduction methods fail us during uncertain times and what we can do differently to support our nervous systems. Jordan breaks down what happens to the body and mind in extended states of anxiety and offers practical, sustainable strategies for managing stress. Plus, you'll get a sneak peek into our upcoming Central Park Calm Retreat on June 13th, 2025 - co-hosted by Jordan and myself - where participants will experience these transformative practices firsthand in the amazingly beautiful urban oasis of NYC's Central Park. Whether you're supporting a stressed-out team, raising anxious kids, or looking for ways to stay steady and nurture your own calm and wellbeing, this episode offers the clarity and calm you've been searching for! Key Highlights From This Episode: The remarkable personal story that led Jordan to his work in stress management. [05:11] Hidden stressors in today's unpredictab…","meta_description":"If your go-to stress strategies aren't cutting it anymore, you're not alone, and there's a reason for that. Today on Finding Brave , we're joined by deepl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3136,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/finding-brave-9725/episodes/308-powerful-stress-management-approaches-designed-for-times-like-these/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/finding-brave-9725/308-powerful-stress-management-approaches-designed-for-times-like-these.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}