Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or mentally drained? In this episode of Reframe for Resilience, Dr. Frank Douglas talks with stress expert and executive coach Jenny Evans about the real source of stress — your biology — and how to reset your system in as little as 30–60 seconds.

Learn how micro-bursts of movement can burn off cortisol, re-activate your advanced brain, and help you communicate and lead with clarity. Jenny also shares how reconnecting with your purpose produces natural neurochemicals that boost confidence, grit, and long-term resilience.

Perfect for leaders, parents, or anyone navigating daily stress.

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Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode of Reframe for Resilience, Dr. Frank Douglas sits down with Jenny Evans — author, executive coach, and creator of the “Resilience Revolution.” Jenny reveals how stress begins as a chemical reaction, not a psychological one, and why addressing your biology first is the fastest path to emotional clarity and stronger leadership.

She explains how 30–60 second micro-bursts of movement can burn off cortisol, activate “bliss molecules,” and regain access to your advanced brain — the place where rational thinking, communication, and decision-making happen.

Jenny also shares strategies for reconnecting with your values, sense of purpose, and “why,” which serve as powerful anchors for resilience in times of rapid change and uncertainty. Whether you’re a leader, a parent, or someone navigating daily stress, this episode offers practical tools you can apply immediately.

Key Topics

• Why stress is a chemical event first, not just psychological
• The power of micro-bursts of movement to reset your biology in 30–60 seconds
• “Flight and fight”: reframing the stress response for leaders and teams
• How stress affects communication, emotional control, and decision-making in leadership roles
• Why reconnecting with purpose produces calming neurochemicals like GABA and endorphins
• Using purpose, values, and beliefs to build long-term grit and resilience

[00:00 – 01:00] — Introduction of Jenny Evans and her “Resilience Revolution.”

[01:00 – 03:00] — Stress explained: how chemical changes create psychological symptoms.

[03:00 – 05:00] — Why you can’t “think your way out” of stress when the primitive brain takes over.

[05:00 – 08:00] — Real stories from leaders facing burnout and emotional overload.

[08:00 – 10:00] — Micro-bursts: jumping jacks, squats, stair sprints, and other resets.

[10:00 – 12:00] — Reframing “fight or flight” and using it intentionally before stressful moments.

[12:00 – 14:00] — Purpose as a biological resilience booster; reconnecting with values and beliefs.

[14:00 – End] — Jenny’s free cortisol reset tool and closing insights.

Links & Resources:

• Connect with Jenny Evans at Jennyevans.com
• Soul on Fire Community at https://www.jennyevans.com/soulonfire
• Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
• Listen to more episodes at Reframe for Resilience Podcast

Resilience doesn’t start in your thoughts — it starts in your chemistry. By making small, intentional shifts that reset your biology and reconnect you to your purpose, you create space for clarity, better communication, and stronger decision-making. Remember: 60 seconds is all it takes to reclaim your power. Keep reframing. Keep rising.