Dr. Gary Sprouse on the Stress Reducer LoopPublished on August 3, 2026 What if the habit helping you cope with stress is now creating even more of it? Dr. Gary Sprouse returns to explain how recognizing that cycle can help you change it without allowing shame or harmful labels to define you. Known as “The Less Stress Doc,” Gary is a retired primary care physician, speaker, and author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress. In this conversation, he introduces his concept of “stress-reducer loops,” recurring patterns that can involve alcohol, tobacco, social media, work, shopping, exercise, self-sacrifice, or almost anything used to escape stress. You will learn:
Gary also shares plans for Loop Breakers, his hybrid educational program designed to help people understand their patterns, reduce stress, and build healthier responses. Learn more about Gary at https://thelessstressdoc.com/ or contact him at lesstressdoc@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group. Visit https://tarheelconstructiongroup.com/ or call 410-638-7021. Subscribe, leave a review, share this episode, and join the conversation. Celebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland! Tar Heel Construction Group Harford County Living Stamp of Approval for Roofing, Siding and Exterior Services Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: |
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