As we head into the holidays Aniesa wanted to explore stress and what is referred to as allostasis. She explores the concept of the allostatic load and the impact this has on the body in both the short term and long term. Aniesa also discusses the role things like sleep and trauma can play in how we manage and cope with stress. Importantly, Aniesa talks about how we can all learn to manage our stress levels and take ownership of minimising the impact as much as possible.
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BEST MOMENTS
"It’s self-regulating so we’re trying to keep this constant state while we are under stress”
“This constant continued strain is really going to compromise your immune function”
“That’s going to affect your overall lifespan, your cognitive function and your well-being”
“There’s a real strong association between your allostatic load and your social demographic characteristics”
“We need to be proactive in managing our stress, we need to stay informed”
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ABOUT THE HOST
Aniesa completed her degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch, in South Africa. She has since been focusing on pediatrics and sensory processing and integration. She has worked across a range of pediatric fields and has extensive experience in autism, specific learning difficulties, as well as anxiety and emotional regulation.
Aniesa has one teenage son with autism, and one with sensory difficulties. She herself was diagnosed at a late age as having ADHD and has found that understanding her neurodivergence has led to a greater connection with children and their parents.
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