Stress isn't coming from where you think it is - and managing it the old way won't fix it.
Dr. Gary Sprouse is back! In Episode 32, \"Stress Isn't What You Think!\" (March 16), Sabrina and The Less Stress Doc challenged almost everything we've been told about stress - that it's a workload problem fixed by breathing more, doing less, or taking a holiday. The real source, he argued, isn't your circumstances; it's how you think about them, with guilt, worry, and regret doing more damage than your to-do list ever could.
Now, in Part 2, we move from theory to application. Dr. Sprouse breaks down his practical tool: the Stress Reducer Loop Model. We unpack how stress actually builds in the mind, where people lose control, and - most importantly - where you can interrupt the cycle before guilt, worry, and regret take over.
This episode is focused on real-world application, giving you a clear framework you can use immediately at work, at home, and under pressure. If you want less stress without lowering your standards, this is the next step.
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About the guest
Dr. Gary Sprouse - The Less Stress Doc - is a physician, author, and speaker who has spent decades helping people reduce stress and \"spend more time in their Happy Place.\" He has a unique perspective on where the majority of human stress originates and has developed practical tools to address it.
His book Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress won a Gold Medal in the 2025 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards). He is also co-author of the best-seller Mindset Matters with Jack Canfield.
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Breen Time is hosted by Sabrina Brown - life coach and management consultant.
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