Stress Mess: A Stress Less 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 Stress Less Podcast
Episode 29: Ask for Help! with Jennifer Cortum
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Jennifer Cortum spent 25 years in Human Resources before burnout forced her to ask an important question: Is this really how I want to live and work?
In this episode of Stress Mess, Jennifer shares how years of putting everyone else first eventually caught up with her, leading to anxiety, panic attacks, and the realization that something had to change. We talk about leaving corporate life, building her own coaching business, redefining success, and why asking for help isn't a weakness—it's often the first step toward healing.
We also discuss:
- Recognizing the signs of burnout
- Why so many people struggle to ask for help
- The difference between competition and collaboration
- Building a support system as an entrepreneur
- Giving yourself permission to choose a different path
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or like you're carrying everything on your own, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to.
Connect with Jennifer:
https://strongfoundationcoaching.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jencortum/
Samantha Elizabeth Coaching & Consulting LLC
samanthaelizabeth.com
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