In this episode of the Prevent the Preventable podcast, we explore the connection between stress and high blood pressure — one of the leading causes of brain haemorrhages. Stress affects all of us, but how exactly does it impact our health, and what can we do to manage it before it causes serious harm?

We’re joined by Dr. Rebecca Williams, who helps break down the science behind stress and blood pressure, what it means for our brain health, and practical strategies for managing stress in everyday life.

In this episode, we cover:

• How stress triggers changes in the body that raise blood pressure
  
  
  
• Why chronic stress is such a modern health challenge
  
  
  
• Hidden ways stress affects our physical and mental wellbeing
  
  
  
• Who is most at risk, and why awareness is crucial
  
  
  
• Simple, practical strategies to manage stress and protect your health
  
  
  

Remember every episode we share an exclusive question with our Change Collective, this week we asked Dr Rebecca Williams “For someone who experiences chronic anxiety or panic attacks, and knows it’s affecting their blood pressure and overall health, what practical steps or strategies can they take to manage it effectively? Are there evidence-based approaches that work alongside medical treatment?” - to listen to her answer head over to our Instagram page and join our Change Collective.

If you’ve ever wondered whether stress is just part of life or something that needs serious attention, this episode is packed with insights to help you recognise the risks and take proactive steps.

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Find out more about Dr Williams

• https://williamsstressmanagement.co.uk/
• https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dealing-Stress-Mind-Body-Spirit/dp/1497493668
• https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Dealing-with-Stress-Audiobook/B0DWZ4KQ2Y
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsstressmanagement/