Overcoming Anger: Stacey Ziegler's Journey to Finding Calm
Episode Overview
Recognise unhealthy coping mechanisms. Replace vices with positive habits. Incorporate movement into daily routines. Use prayer and faith to find strength. Understand the power of natural happy hormones.
Moving your body helps you to release those natural hormones - dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin - that people try to get through food like sugar and alcohol
Ever felt like you just want to scream and shout out of sheer frustration? In this episode of the Speak Truth podcast, Stacey Ziegler shares a relatable story of how she managed to overcome her anger and calm the storm within. Stacey, a holistic life coach and mum, dives into her personal experience of losing a beautifully recorded episode due to a technical glitch. Her initial reaction was one of pure rage - she even contemplated throwing her phone!
But instead, she took a walk, vented her frustrations to God, and found solace in movement and prayer. Stacey emphasises the importance of recognising unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as turning to food, alcohol, or other substances to fill emotional voids. She candidly discusses her own moments of weakness and how she sometimes treats herself to comfort foods like ice cream.
However, she highlights the significance of finding healthier alternatives, like physical activity, to release those natural happy hormones - dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin. By sharing her journey, Stacey encourages others to identify their own vices and replace them with positive habits. She offers practical advice on how to incorporate movement into daily routines and the benefits it brings to mental and emotional well-being.
If you've ever struggled with anger or unhealthy habits, Stacey's story will resonate with you and provide valuable insights on finding healthier ways to cope. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation that reminds us all of the power of movement, prayer, and self-awareness.