The Stress Reset with Isabelle Tierney Introduction Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Isabelle Tierney, a distinguished life therapist, international speaker, and founder of The Stress Reset. A member of Jack Canfield’s Transformational Leadership Council, Isabelle has helped thousands of individuals and businesses reduce stress quickly and effectively. She is passionate about making stress relief accessible, allowing people to thrive in all aspects of life. The Power of Enthusiasm and Passion Dr. Lycka and Isabelle discuss how passion fuels life. Isabelle shares the Greek origin of "enthusiasm," meaning "filled with God" or "life force." They emphasize that living passionately leads to a more fulfilling existence. Isabelle's Journey: Overcoming Trauma and an Eating Disorder Growing up in Switzerland in an abusive environment, Isabelle developed an eating disorder to cope with trauma. Upon moving to the U.S. at 14, she battled bulimia for 20 years while appearing successful on the surface. She discusses the toll of the disorder and the profound transformation she experienced in healing. Redefining Attractiveness and Body Image Dr. Lycka and Isabelle explore society’s unrealistic beauty standards. Isabelle shares her realization that attractiveness is about energy, confidence, and authenticity rather than weight or perfection. Dr. Lycka references his TEDx talk, discussing how figures like Mother Teresa exemplify deep, internal attractiveness. Happiness Comes from Within Isabelle recalls growing up wealthy yet miserable, learning early that material wealth does not equal happiness. She recounts moments of external success that left her feeling empty, reinforcing the idea that joy must be cultivated internally. Dr. Lycka shares his philosophy that happiness is a choice and discusses his upcoming talk at a happiness conference in Costa Rica. The Stress Reset: From Burnout to Thriving As a therapist, Isabelle burned out from overworking, leading to adrenal exhaustion and personal loss. This sparked her journey to developing The Stress Reset, a methodology designed to help individuals recognize and shift out of chronic stress. By identifying "Red Zone" stress responses and moving toward "Green Zone" well-being, people can experience relief in just minutes. The Science of Stress and How to Reset It Dr. Lycka references early research distinguishing "eustress" (good stress) from "distress" (harmful stress). Isabelle notes recent findings questioning whether any long-term stress is beneficial. She explains that while short-term stress is natural, chronic stress leads to disease and mental health issues. The Stress Reset provides a structured approach to swiftly shifting from a stress response into a thriving state. Three-Step Stress Reset Process Stop – Recognize the stress response and pause before reacting impulsively.Slow Down & Breathe – Calm the nervous system through deep breathing.Choose a Reset Action – Engage in a positive action such as walking, meditating, or connecting with a loved one. This simple yet powerful process creates space for intentional responses instead of reactive stress-based decisions. How to Connect with Isabelle Tierney Website: www.stressreset.coFree eBook: www.thefeelgoodlife.com/habits BIO: Isabelle Tierney, M.A., is a licensed therapist and founder of The Stress Reset™, a proven method that helps individuals and businesses reduce stress in minutes—anytime, anywhere. As a celebrated international speaker and authority on stress, her work has transformed thousands of lives, unlocking greater well-being, productivity, and health. She is passionate about making stress relief simple, fast, and accessible so people can thrive in all areas of life. Social Media: Website: The Feel Good Life 1:1 Coaching: Work with Isabelle Isabelle Tierney LinkedIn Isabelle Tierney Facebook
