In this episode, Claire and Billy are joined by Daniel Nemerow. Dan shares his vision that life isn't linear, that there is not one straight path for each individual, and just because you fall down or get knocked over doesn't mean you aren't still growing. Failure is subjective and is not terminal.

Claire and Billy are joined by Dr. Tori Stone, assistant professor at George Mason University. Together, they discuss how our regulation is affected by connection and other individuals, and how those relationships have been changed by a period of shutdown during the pandemic. A parent and former school counselor, Dr. Stone shares information about our nervous systems and bodies and the impact of stress.

In this episode, Claire and Billy have a conversation about the value of relationships and the effect of both personal trauma and collective trauma on the relationships in our lives. Join them as Billy shares a story from his past and what he learned about himself through the pandemic. Trauma is a story we cannot narrate ourselves out of, and we need the people in our circle to walk alongside us and help us navigate through the negative self-talk and worst case scenarios we build in our heads.

Join Claire Handville and Billy Watts discuss the power of memories and the physical feelings associated with them. Claire shares a traumatic experience in her past and how she learned to use to-do lists to find control and psychological safety. When life feels stressful or chaotic, we can share our stories, and our tasks, with those around us to build resilience together.

Welcome to Pressure Out Loud with hosts Claire Handville and Billy Watts, a podcast where we take the conversations happening in our heads and share them out loud to reflect on the pressures of every day. Join the conversation each week as Claire and Billy tell their stories and invite guests to share theirs and provide tips on building resiliency and handling everyday stresses.