Intentional Stress Mindset: Transforming Stress Through Life Coaching - with Sarah Hall

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I’m joined by a brilliant coach and nervous system educator Sarah Hall, whose compassionate approach to stress and productivity has helped so many women feel more calm, clear, and in control. I am proud to say she is also a former client of mine and so delighted to share her wisdom with you!

In this episode Sarah shares some of her favorite takeaways from our private life coaching together. And we talk about the transformative power of life coaching, particularly in managing stress and integrating personal and professional lives.

Sarah introduces the concept of an intentional stress mindset—a way of working with your nervous system, instead of against it. We explore how our stress responses are often shaped by patterns we don’t even realize we’re in, and how simple shifts in awareness and preparation can dramatically change our experience.

You’ll hear us talk about the three core nervous system states—mobilized, shut down, and safe—and how to recognize which one you're in. Sarah also shares how to access what she calls “glimmers,” or moments of calm and connection that help support your body and mind even in high-pressure seasons.

This conversation is full of insight, but also deeply grounding. It offers a new lens for understanding your stress—not as something to avoid, but something to understand, and eventually, support.

Listen in to learn more about:

• The three nervous system states: safety, mobilization, and shutdown

• Four intentional stress mindsets and how they reframe your relationship with pressure

• How preparation supports your nervous system before overwhelm sets in

• What “glimmers” are and how to identify them in everyday life

• Why regulating stress starts with tuning in, not powering through

• The difference between avoiding stress and integrating it

Highlights -

00:00 Introduction to Life Coaching and Stress Management

02:01 Integration of Personal and Professional Life

06:50 The Power of Guided Meditations

10:41 Building Confidence and Following Nudges

12:41 Navigating Life's Challenges

18:36 The Importance of Resilience

22:52 Exploring Time Hacking and Productivity

23:51 Understanding the Role of the Mind in Time Management

34:15 Recognizing Gains in Relationships

35:12 Intentional Stress Mindset

36:12 Understanding Stress Cycles

38:35 Mindset for Managing Stress

40:46 Normalizing Dysregulation

42:19 Identifying Nervous System States

47:19 Supporting and Regulating Yourself

49:56 Proactive Nervous System Support

54:09 Glimmers and Micro Moments

57:42 Following Your Nudges