Tracie Braylock,  a holistic nurse educator and wellness consultant, shares about coping with stress and her new book, Radical Relaxation: Releasing the Stress You Were Never Meant to Carry. Stress is not just a fleeting feeling; it's a silent disruptor, quietly eroding your peace, your health, and your capacity to enjoy life as you know it. Radical Relaxation is your guide to reversing this toxic cycle.Radical Relaxation on IVPressTracie Braylock's WebsiteWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:What is stress and what does it do to the human body?Biblical Truths to understand in facing stressHow Churches Can Help Promote Wellness and Reduce StressABOUT THE GUEST: Tracie Braylock is a holistic nurse educator, wellness consultant, and the author of Radical Relaxation. As a former operating room nurse, she advocates for mind, body, spirit well-being, holistic wellness experiences, and liberating relaxation. Her work has been featured in the American Holistic Nurses Association New Beginnings magazine and Proverbs 31 Ministries.RELATED LINKS:Radical Relaxation on IVPressTracie Braylock's WebsiteTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:Spreadsheet to create time stamped show notes05:14 - What is stress and what does it do to the human body?05:24 - ...stress is subjective06:14 - ...stress needs to be addressed07:11 - Common signs and symptoms of stress07:21 - ..physical07:38 - ...emotional07:46 - ...spiritual07:55 - ...behavioral08:27 - Biblical Truths to understand in facing stress08:55 - ...biblical instructions are designed to protect us09:02 - ...reactions in the physical body09:26 - ...we are not alone09:56 - Holistic Healing: Mind, Body, Spirit10:07 - ...understanding that we have mind, body, and spirit10:49 - ...God care about every aspect11:47 - Preventing burnout and maintaining work-life priorities12:05 - ...no one is above sickness and stress13:41 - ...do the basics14:04 - ...be open to getting additional support18:36 - How Churches Can Help Promote Wellness and Reduce Stress19:04 - ...look for ways to come together outside of Sunday services20:17 - ...remind people21:00 - ...care for one another and ourselves21:14 - Favorite Ways to Release Stress23:12 - Relaxation is Like a Muscle...24:51 - Contacting Tracie Braylock - traciebraylock.comDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com