Stress Isn’t the Villain with Bianca Paige Smith
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What if stress isn’t the problem—but how we relate to it is?
In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Bianca Paige Smith, a brilliant stress management coach and movement facilitator. With a background in neuroscience, professional dance, and mindfulness, Bianca brings a deeply embodied and compassionate lens to working with stress. Her approach is rooted in both science and lived experience—and trust me, it’s a perspective we need more of.
We’re talking about:
· Why our perception of stress matters more than the stressor itself
· The physical and emotional signals your body sends about stress (and why they matter)
· What it really means to shift from reaction to response
· How to recognise your own stress patterns without spiralling into guilt
· Why building stress resilience is like training for a marathon (not a sprint)
If you’ve ever felt like stress was running your life—or like you just had to ‘cope’ better—this conversation will meet you with insight, compassion, and a few practical anchors.
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About your host
Hi, I’m Teresa—career coach, ex-corporate insider, and proud sensitive professional.
After 20+ years in high-pressure roles—often as the only woman in the room, quietly absorbing everything while others talked over each other—I know what it’s like to feel out of place in environments that prize boldness over nuance and speed over substance.
But here’s what I discovered: sensitivity wasn’t a weakness—it was my greatest advantage.
Now, I help ambitious, sensitive professionals like you turn struggles into strengths and build careers that feel as good as they look—without burnout, bravado, or trying to be someone you’re not.
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