Stress is part of the job—but how we respond to it determines everything.
In this first episode of a two-part series on stress, host Tracy Bingaman, PA-C, breaks down the maladaptive ways healthcare professionals often try to cope with stress—and why they don’t actually work.
🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll hear:
The difference between stress and stressors
Why your stress cycle stays “incomplete” even after the chart is signed
5 common but ineffective coping patterns: 🚩 Doomscrolling 🚩 Overworking 🚩 Over-exercising 🚩 Emotional eating/drinking 🚩 Avoidance and numbing
What each behavior feels like and why it’s so tempting to repeat
This episode isn’t about shame—it’s about awareness. Once you can name your coping style, you can start to build a better, more sustainable response.
📩 Subscribe now so you don’t miss Part 2, where Tracy shares the science-backed strategies to complete the stress cycle and actually feel better.
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