The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs Ep 335: Destructive Stress Outlets to Avoid
May 13, 2026
Leadership stressors and the BLASTED framework get a clear airing. A checklist of destructive coping outlets is named, from substance use and overspending to sexual temptation and food extremes. Screen numbing, yelling, withdrawal, and self-sabotage are called out. Practical alternatives like counseling, coaching, and spiritual direction are recommended for healthier stress management.
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Avoid Using Money To Numb Stress
- Watch for wallet-driven coping like overspending or gambling when stressed.
- Briggs calls out spending and gambling as concrete financial behaviors leaders use to numb or escape pressure.
Don't Reach For The Bottle As A Coping Tool
- Replace the bottle with healthier coping instead of alcohol or prescription drugs.
- Briggs highlights alternative outlets implicitly by contrasting the bottle with other listed destructive options.
Don't Let Food Or Stimulants Become Your Coping Habit
- Monitor food-related coping like overeating, undereating, and caffeine or sugar addiction.
- Briggs lists concrete examples such as pounding a fourth Coke or eating piles of candy to illustrate the behavior.