Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
The Stress Paradox: How to Harness Stress to Improve Health and Performance
04 Aug 2025
Many leaders see stress as an enemy—something to manage, minimize, or escape. But the truth is some stress is necessary for growth and can even improve your health. In this episode, Andy sits down with Dr. Sharon Bergquist—physician, researcher, and author of The Stress Paradox—to explore how strategic, short bursts of stress can build resilience and improve performance. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4l1Q7OU Here's what we cover in this episode: The difference between bad stress and good stress (4:43) The science behind good stress (6:49) How to manufacture healthy stress in your daily life (13:20) What leaders can do to model and multiply a healthy relationship with stress for their organizations (32:12) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their ebook, Delegate to Elevate. Belay is an organization that will help you free up your time and allow you to focus on the things that allow you to be most successful. And this resource will empower you to focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free ebook now. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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