EP 182 - Stop White-Knuckling Life: 60 Seconds to Calm - Jenny Evans on Resilience

🔥Feeling soul-tired? This episode shows you how to reset—fast.

In this episode John Suzuki sits down with performance coach and resilience expert Jenny Evans to unpack a different, science-backed approach to stress: start with your body, not just your mind. Jenny explains why stress is first a chemical-biological event (adrenaline, cortisol, noradrenaline) and shares two practical tools anyone can use: a 30–60 second microburst to change your chemistry, and a beliefs-/purpose-driven practice to change your psychology. Perfect for busy people who need quick, usable techniques to stop “white-knuckling” through life.

Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:

1. What actually happens chemically when stress hits and why mindset alone often fails. 2. The microburst: 30–60 seconds of intense movement that burns off cortisol and triggers “bliss” molecules. 3. Simple microburst examples you can do anywhere (burpees, stair sprints, squat jumps, push-ups under your desk). 4. Why cortisol lingers (up to ~3 hours) and how small interventions reduce cumulative load. 5. How clarity of belief and purpose strengthens resilience and brings your advanced brain back online. 6. How to create a personal “compass” (vs. a roadmap) and use it to reduce decision fatigue and stress. 7. Real-life stories and practical ways to embed these tools into work and parenting life.

💡 Key Takeaways:

1. 30–60 seconds of intense physical activity (a microburst) can rapidly shift your chemistry and reduce stress. 2. Cortisol can linger — so schedule small physiological resets through the day. 3. Clarity about your beliefs/purpose acts as a buffer: it brings the neocortex online and changes how you respond. 4. You don’t need long routines—short, targeted practices beat autopilot stress.

Guest promo link: jennyevans.com/bestlife

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