In this episode, Dr. Ali Novitsky, triple-boarded physician, Master Coach, and founder of The FIT Collective, continues her deep exploration of stress — this time focusing on how different stress types influence relationships, team dynamics, and emotional regulation.Dr. Ali revisits the origins of her company, MindBodyMarriage, as she lays the groundwork for a series on how stress types interact in pairs, families, and professional teams.Key Points Discussed:1. Why Stress Types Matter in RelationshipsDr. Ali explains that interactions between stress types can be complex and deeply influential. By understanding:<ul><li>What each type does when stressed, and</li><li>What each type contributes when regulated,</li></ul>We can accurately predict team behavior, decrease conflict, and strengthen relationships. This awareness becomes essential when multiple people—and multiple stress types—interact at once2. A Review of The Six Stress Types:Assertive – Stressed: takes over; Regulated: decisive leader.Isolation – Stressed: avoids vulnerability; Regulated: productive, independent.Control – Stressed: rigid, inflexible; Regulated: organized, structured.Validation – Stressed: seeks reassurance; Regulated: creates harmony.Impulsivity – Stressed: reacts quickly; Regulated: creative, executes well.Catastrophizing – Stressed: fears worst-case; Regulated: strong problem-solver.3. Real-Life Application: Team DynamicsDr. Ali illustrates a medical code scenario with two possible outcomes:Dysregulated Team<ul><li>Assertive type takes over abruptly</li><li>Isolation type withdraws</li><li>Control type panics over broken expectations</li><li>Validation type doubts themselves</li><li>Impulsive type fires off ideas without follow-through</li><li>Catastrophizing type spirals into worst-case thinking</li></ul>The team technically achieves the outcome—but experiences burnout, fear, and dysfunction.Regulated Team<ul><li>Assertive type leads with clarity</li><li>Isolation type stays focused and productive</li><li>Control type keeps structure</li><li>Validation type creates calm</li><li>Impulsive type supports with creativity</li><li>Catastrophizing type anticipates needs and supports problem solving</li></ul>Same patient outcome—entirely different team experience.Dr. Ali emphasizes that true success includes psychological safety, teamwork, and emotional regulation.3. The “Leaky Valve” AnalogyDr. Ali introduces the concept of a leaky emotional valve:When we are chronically dysregulated, stress “leaks” into every system in our lives—relationships, work, communication, and health. Regulation closes the valve, making all downstream healing easier.Takeaways<ul><li>Understanding your stress type increases self-awareness and compassion.</li><li>Daily regulation practice—not occasional effort—is necessary for real change.</li><li>Healthy teams are built on regulation, not perfection.</li><li>You can always choose to become the “regulated member” of your team.</li></ul>Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & why this series matters00:27 – MindBody Marriage → The FIT Collective00:38 – Stress & relationships: the “relationship matrix”02:03 – Different stress scenarios in relationships and teams02:24 – Overview of the 6 stress types05:06 – Assertive stress type06:11 – Isolation stress type07:09 – Control stress type08:51 – Impulsivity stress type10:06 – Catastrophizing stress type11:22 – Validation stress type12:22 – Dysregulated team code scenario18:29 – Regulated team code scenario26:01 – How do we measure team success?27:29 – Why whole-team training and daily regulation matter28:43 – Transform 10 & the leaky valve29:26 – Private coaching with The FIT CollectiveWork with Dr. Ali🔥 <a href="https://www.dralinovitsky.com/transform" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transform® 10.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> – Enrollment is open!🌿 <a href="https://www.thefitcollective.com/nutrition-training" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Nutrition Training & Obesity Prevention⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> - Start today.<ul><li>💪 <a href="https://www.dralinovitsky.com/beginner-program" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beginner Strength Training Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> – 12 months for just $199!🧘 <a href="https://www.dralinovitsky.com/total-fitness" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Total Fitness Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> – A 12-month mind-body transformation</li><li>🧪 <a href="https://inbodyusa.com/discount/FITCOLLECTIVE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 15% off InBody Models (USA/Canada)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> – Small referral commission may apply</li></ul>

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