E252 How to Break the Cycle of Chronic Stress with Marcy Luna

Do you feel like you're always pushing, rushing, and trying to do more, and feeling exhausted all the time? In this episode, Marcy Luna shares why chronic stress can quietly affect your health, motivation, memory, and relationships. You'll discover simple, science-backed ways to calm your nervous system, create more capacity in your day, and break free from the belief that stress is the key to success. If you're a busy woman who is tired of running on empty, this conversation is packed with practical tips you can start using right away. Marcy is a high-performance coach, exercise physiologist, speaker, and founder of ReEnergize Coaching. Her clients know her for her engaged, compassionate speaking style that blends science, humor, and practical tools that people can actually use. In this episode: - Marcy shares how years of stress affected her health and how learning about stress changed her life. - She explains that chronic stress is different from short-term stress and can slowly wear down the body. - She talks about how many busy women start each day already feeling overwhelmed, tired, and stretched too thin. - Marcy shares that stress can affect memory, focus, hormones, healing, and even increase belly fat. - She explains her simple NDA method: Notice the stress, Decide how to respond, and Act differently. - Marcy talks about how high achievers often connect stress with success and believe they need pressure to perform. - She shares that taking short recovery breaks can help you think more clearly and make better decisions. - She explains that looking up at the sky and taking a longer exhale can quickly help calm your nervous system. - She talks about treating stress as a body challenge, not a personal failure, and being kinder to yourself along the way. Download your free - 3 Questions to Increase Your Success Click Here Contacting Marcy: https://reenergizecoaching.com/home On Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcyluna/ https://www.facebook.com/marcylunafitness https://www.instagram.com/mlunafitness/ Blogpost:  https://therelaxationlounge.info/how-to-break-the-cycle-of-chronic-stress/ Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. \*\*\** **Waking up at 3AM again?** If your brain won't shut off at night, my free guide, **When You Can't Sleep**, will show you simple ways to calm your mind and sleep better. Yes, I need this free guide! **Download it now:**  https://sleepbetter.help \*\*\*\*\*\** **Want to feel calm, balanced, and happier?** Good news—*Relax Now* is here to help. From sound baths to hypnotherapy, you’ll find quick, expert-led practices (4–20 minutes) designed to melt stress fast—even on your busiest days. Start your free 7-day trial today and feel the shift   https://relax-now.app