You wouldn’t go to bed without brushing your teeth, would you?
Her lower back was screaming.
Jaw tight. Shoulders locked.
“I’m in chaos,” she said. “Unsettled. Everything’s in flux.”
And she’s right ... everything IS in flux.
But the flux isn’t going anywhere.
Life isn’t gonna suddenly calm down on its own.
I know that. You know that. Deep down, everyone knows that.
But here’s what most people don’t realize: it’s not the stress itself that breaks us down.
It’s what happens when your body never gets to complete the cycle.
Think of it like this: you wouldn’t go to bed without brushing your teeth — so why are you letting stress build up like plaque in your body day after day?
Your nervous system is designed to protect you from threats.
But when it doesn’t get the signal that the threat has passed?
The tension stays stuck -– in your back, in your jaw, in your chest, in your hip, in your heart, in your elbow.
Doesn't matter where -– it’s there.
And over time, that “stuck” turns into burnout, illness, and a body that feels like it’s betraying you.
The good news: your body knows how to reset. If you let it.
Here are 7 evidence-backed ways to complete the stress cycle:
Physical Activity
The #1 most popular way. Movement signals to your body that you’ve survived the threat.
Brisk walking, dancing in your kitchen, yoga, running, shaking it out, even punching a pillow.
Crying (Real, Honest Expression of Emotion)
Not the “pretty tears” you wipe away quickly. The full, unfiltered wave.
Tears actually release chemicals that shift your state.
Affection
Positive social interaction. Like a 20-second hug or a 6-second kiss with someone safe.
Oxytocin + safety = completion.
Laughter
Not polite chuckles. I mean the open-mouthed, belly-deep laughter that leaves you gasping.
It resets your nervous system and reminds your body: the threat is gone.
Creative Expression
Art, music, dance, writing—any way you can channel emotion through expression.
Words can’t always do the job alone.
Deep Breathing
Slow, rhythmic breathing (try the 4-7-8 breath). Just a few minutes signals safety to your parasympathetic system.
Positive Social Connection
Even casual, friendly human contact counts. A warm conversation with a barista, a shared laugh with a coworker. Small, but powerful.
In our LIVE Emotional Release session on Thursday, we practiced the MOST effective way I know to complete the stress cycle.
The ER practice itself combines movement and breath—and sometimes even tears or laughter—as a powerful daily reset for your nervous system.
This isn’t about “managing” stress.
It’s about completing the stress cycle.
About teaching your body that the threat has passed so you can come back to balance, clarity, and flow.
And here’s what I see: when clients make this a daily habit, they become unrecognizable.
They treat it like brushing their teeth ... def woudn't go to bed without it!
And as a result ... their faces soften. Their bodies relax. Their energy shifts.
Because the truth is: stress isn’t going away.
But your body doesn’t have to keep carrying it.
If you’re ready to practice this for yourself, join us inside the Fuck the Hustle private membership. We’ve got the next live session coming in September, and I’d love for you to feel the difference for yourself.
P.S. Here’s what one participant had to say about it:
Soooooo, if you’re feeling a little fomo about SOLAR FLARE energy, best come check it out for yourself!