In this episode, Chandra and Paul welcome Cindy Edwards, owner of Find Your Fit, LLC, coach, trainer and speaker, to delve into the science of stress management and resiliency, especially as it applies to the fast-paced, ever-changing world of technology. Cindy breaks down applied neuroscience in an accessible way, explaining how our sensory systems and neurochemistry, especially the delicate balance of dopamine and norepinephrine in the prefrontal cortex, the so-called "Goldilocks" zone, shape our responses to stress and boredom alike. The trio discusses practical strategies for recognizing stress signals, the crucial role of sleep in mental and physical recovery, and the surprising power of laughter and human connection as natural buffers against anxiety.

08:30 Introducing Cindy Edwards

13:44 What is Stress?

18:04 Understanding stress and boredom

22:41 Midwesternism

Resources:

Cindy Edwards - To Find Your Fit and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyedwards/

Books: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD