Stress Mess: A Less Stress Podcast
Welcome to Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast.
Hosted by me, Samantha Elizabeth—coach, consultant, and a medically diagnosed stressed-out human.
Let’s be real: life is a chaotic dumpster fire sometimes, and stress? It’s the gasoline. Whether it’s work, relationships, your never-ending to-do list, or just existing in a world where emails never stop—this podcast is your judgment-free zone to unpack it all.
Each episode, we’ll dive into the real shit that makes us unravel—and more importantly, how to stitch ourselves back together. Some days it'll be me ranting with love and truth bombs. Other days I’ll bring in guests to spill their stress stories and survival tactics.
Swearing sometimes happens (and that’s okay).
This isn’t your typical "breathe in, breathe out" wellness podcast. It’s honest, occasionally inappropriate, and always aimed at helping you go from a full-blown stress mess… to just slightly less of a mess.
Let’s stress less, together.
Stress Mess: A Less Stress Podcast
Episode 16: Pebbles of Positivity! with Traci Shannon
My guest this week is my friend and bright shining star, Traci Shannon — aka Star Traci.
In this conversation, we dive into the heart of Suicide Prevention Month and explore what it really means to show up for each other. From her show The Pebble, where she tosses positivity into the sea of negativity, to her candid take on toxic positivity, Traci brings warmth, wisdom, and the courage to tackle tough topics.
We talk about:
- Why suicide is about mental illness, not selfishness
- The surprising truth about ‘attention-seeking’ behavior
- Why toxic positivity often does more harm than good
- How a simple, genuine question like ‘How can I help you?’ can make all the difference
- The lasting impact of words — and why emotional scars often cut the deepest
This episode is a powerful reminder that even the smallest actions — like a phone call, or a kind word — can save lives.
✨ Connect with Traci on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StarTraci
Samantha Elizabeth Coaching & Consulting LLC
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