17. Managing Stress

Let’s talk about stress! Recent events have reminded Marcus and Esme that they need to be mindful of stress to protect their mental health. As such, they’ve decided to devote an episode to the concept of self-care. 

But first, Esme discusses her recent adventures in the field of bathroom design, and Marcus explains what a leprechaun hunt is and how it plays a critical role in his relationship with his daughter. 

  

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Sources for this episode include:

• Cleveland Clinic. "Stress: What It Is, Symptoms, Management & Prevention." Cleveland Clinic, 15 May 2024, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11874-stress. 
• Chu, Brianna, et al. "Physiology, Stress Reaction." StatPearls, StatPearls Publishing, 7 May 2024, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541120/. 
• Schuster, Sarah. "What Is the Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Response?" Health, updated 17 Oct. 2023, health.com/fight-flight-freeze-fawn-8348342. 
• American Psychological Association. "What’s the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety?" APA, updated 14 Feb. 2022, https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/anxiety-difference 
• Mayo Clinic Staff. "Chronic Stress Puts Your Health at Risk." Mayo Clinic, updated 1 Aug. 2023, https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20046037 

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