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Official podcast from The American Institute of Stress. This podcast focuses on stress and stress-related issues and features interviews with healthcare practitioners, stress experts, and professionals with expertise in stress research and management. Hosted by Will Heckman, AIS Vice President.

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In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between stress, resilience, and the cancer journey with author Joelle Kaufman, whose book Crushing the Cancer Curveball offers a candid and practical roadmap for navigating one of life’s most overwh... more

This episode takes a deeper look at how a single, high-pressure moment in law enforcement can leave a lasting imprint long after the scene is cleared and the headlines disappear—and why this matters to all of us. We explore what happens when officers... more

In this podcast, we’ll discuss how meditation helps calm the nervous system, build resilience, and create space between life’s pressures and our reactions to them. We’ll look at the science behind why meditation works, dispel commonmyths, and talk ab... more

Work burnout is more than feeling tired or overwhelmed—it is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that develops when chronic stress goes unmanaged for too long. It often shows up as cynicism, reduced effectiveness, and a sense of dis... more

In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most universal and often misunderstood challenges—overcoming mental and psychological stress. We’ll explore how stress impacts our minds, bodies, relationships, and performance, and why it can sometime... more

In this episode, we will be exploring a fresh and practical approach to handling stress in real time with the creator of the Check Your SPECS method. While long-term practices like yoga, mindfulness, or hiking are excellent for building resilience, t... more

In this episode of Finding Contentment, the podcast from The American Institute of Stress, we’re taking a closer look at stress management within one of the most demanding environments there is—the military. Service members face unique pressures that... more

Today we are going to try and learn how to Less Stress, Live More! We will talk about letting go of the pressure we all feel and making more room for joy, balance, and peace of mind. Life comes at us fast—work, family, responsibilities—it can pile up... more

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Recent Guests

Joelle Kaufman
Author of Crushing the Cancer Curveball
Self-identified author; cancer survivor
Episode: Stress and facing cancer with Joelle Kaufman
Adam Meyers
Police Captain, Hartford Township Police Department; founder of Stop The Threat, Stop The Stigma
Hartford Township Police Department; Stop The Threat, Stop The Stigma
Episode: The Lasting Stress of a Police Officer’s Critical Incident: Adam Meyers
Dr. Bala Subramaniam
Goes by Dr. Bala; works at the Sadhguru Center for Conscious Planet at Harvard Medical School; affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Sadhguru Center for Conscious Planet at Harvard Medical School; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Episode: Meditation and stress reduction with Dr. Bala Subramaniam
Dr. Rozina Lakhani
Board-certified psychiatrist, best-selling author, wellness speaker, medical director
Schieffer Health / Contentment magazine contributor
Episode: Stress, work burnout and recovery with Dr Rozina
Rand Selig
Guest with an MBA from Stanford; author of Thriving
Private sector; author
Episode: Overcoming Mental and Psychological Stress with guest Rand Selig
Laurie Couillard
Wellness professional, Wisconsin master naturalist, author, former early childhood teacher
Health Perceptions
Episode: “Check Your SPECS” for stress management with Laurie Couillard
Kathy Platoni
Retired Colonel, US Army; clinical psychologist with 43 years of practice
US Army, Combat Stress Specialist
Episode: Alpha-Stim For Stress with guest Dr. Kathy Platoni is a retired COL, US Army
Gary Sprouse
Retired primary care physician, author of Highway to Your Happy Place
Private practice / Author
Episode: Less Stress, Live More with guest Dr. Gary Sprouse
Chuck Barnard
coach, author, founder of Success Institute, Champion's Mindset Mentor
Success Institute; The American Institute of Stress
Episode: Teen Stress and Mental Health Guest - Chuck Barnard MS, DAIS

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Will Heckman
Host of the episode and AIS Vice President

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Less Stress, Live More with guest Dr. Gary Sprouse
Q: What practical steps can someone take today to have less stress and live more?
Adopt a toolbox approach with multiple strategies suited to the moment, practice lumping vs. compartmentalization to prevent overwhelm, and cultivate awareness of your 'happy place' as a tangible goal to work toward.
Less Stress, Live More with guest Dr. Gary Sprouse
Q: What misconceptions do people have about stress that you can clear up for them?
Stress often feels like an external inevitability, but it largely stems from how we interpret and manage our internal skills and future-oriented thoughts, so the focus should be on adjusting mindset and skills rather than chasing generic remedies.
Teen Stress and Mental Health Guest - Chuck Barnard MS, DAIS
Q: How does unmanaged stress affect a teen's health, both mentally and physically?
Chronic stress disrupts emotional regulation and immune function, contributing to anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and, over time, to broader health risks like cardiovascular issues if not addressed.
Teen Stress and Mental Health Guest - Chuck Barnard MS, DAIS
Q: In your experience, what is the most common source of stress for teenagers today?
The top three are academic performance, social relationships, and family dynamics. Each area contributes to chronic stress in different ways, from test anxiety and pressure to belong and peer pressure within the family context.
Alpha-Stim For Stress with guest Dr. Kathy Platoni is a retired COL, US Army
Q: What is about your background and how you first became involved with stress management in the military?
Dr. Platoni explains her long career deploying with combat stress teams and teaching stress management to service members as a core skill, emphasizing trauma-informed care and the shift from labeling issues as mental illness to recognizing combat stress.

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What is Finding Contentment about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on stress, burnout, mental health, and resilience across high-demand professions. Episodes feature clinicians, researchers, and practitioners who dissect how chronic stress affects the body and mind, offering science-based strategies, real-world tips, and practical frameworks for individuals and organizations. Notable throughlines include trauma and recovery in public safety, burnout prevention for healthcare workers, mindfulness and neurobiology-informed approaches, and accessible tools that listeners can apply immediately. The program often blends personal narratives with actionable guidance, making it relevant for professionals seeking evidence-based stress management, organizational leaders shaping wellness programs, a... more

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