As a follow-up to our 3 part series on "addictions", we wanted to provide constructive ways to manage stress. Stress is a normal part of life; there is no way to completely avoid the stressors we face daily. However, what we can control is how we respond to that stress. In this episode, we share our 9 favorite ways to naturally manage stress:SleepSupplementsExerciseBreathworkMindsetNatureLaughterSaying "no"RelationshipsSubscribe to the Rat Pack NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramGet 25% off the most comprehensive blood, DNA, and fitness tracking platform with InsideTrackerTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesA prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adultsAn investigation into the stress-relieving actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studyAnti-Stress, Behavioural and Magnetoencephalography Effects of an L-Theanine-Based Nutrient Drink: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover TrialMulticenter, open-label, exploratory clinical trial with Rhodiola rosea extractStress management and the role of Rhodiola rosea: a reviewThe Effects of Rhodiola rosea L. Extract on Anxiety, Stress, Cognition and Other Mood SymptomsRhodiola rosea in Subjects with Prolonged or Chronic Fatigue SymptomsHerbal Medicine for Depression and Anxiety: A Systematic ReviewThe Effect of Valeric on Anxiety Severity in Women Undergoing HysterosalpingographyKavain, the Major Constituent of the Anxiolytic Kava Extract, Potentiates GABAA ReceptorsThe Role of Nature in Coping with Psycho-Physiological Stress: A Literature Review on RestorativenessMinimum Time Dose in Nature to Positively Impact the Mental Health of College-Aged Students, and How to Measure It: A Scoping ReviewDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.