How to cope when you feel overwhelmed
Mon Feb 02 2026
There are countless reasons advisors might struggle to balance all of the tasks in their professional and personal lives. In this episode, MDRT member Brendan Clune Walsh and stress physiologist Rebecca Heiss discuss how to process this type of anxiety and how to turn difficult emotions into calm and productivity.
Episode breakdown:
0:30 – Recognizing warning signs of being overwhelmed and learning to appreciate stress
2:01 – Taking ownership of your role in how you feel and being proactive about solutions
4:52 – Utilizing a run or a nap to help release tension
6:39 – The benefits of removing all labels around stress
12:08 – How you can thrive by redirecting energy and anger
Listen to the monthly series, MDRT Presents: @mdrtpresents
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There are countless reasons advisors might struggle to balance all of the tasks in their professional and personal lives. In this episode, MDRT member Brendan Clune Walsh and stress physiologist Rebecca Heiss discuss how to process this type of anxiety and how to turn difficult emotions into calm and productivity. Episode breakdown: 0:30 – Recognizing warning signs of being overwhelmed and learning to appreciate stress 2:01 – Taking ownership of your role in how you feel and being proactive about solutions 4:52 – Utilizing a run or a nap to help release tension 6:39 – The benefits of removing all labels around stress 12:08 – How you can thrive by redirecting energy and anger Listen to the monthly series, MDRT Presents: @mdrtpresents