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In this episode of No Stress, host Abigail Ireland sits down with Michelle Flynn, high performance coach and founder of Michelle Flynn Coaching, to explore what really happens when ambition, pressure and stress collide.Michelle works with ambitious professionals, founders and leaders to help them perform at a high level without burning out. After experiencing her own health crisis caused by chronic stress, she now focuses on helping others understand their nervous system, recognise early warning signs and build sustainable resilience.Together, Abigail and Michelle unpack the reality of high performance in today’s world, from adrenaline addiction and fragile thriving to the hidden cost of always being switched on. They explore why so many high achievers ignore the signals their body is sending, how stress impacts everything from digestion to decision making, and why recovery is not a luxury but a requirement.This conversation is for anyone who wants to perform at a high level without sacrificing their health, energy or relationships.What We CoverMichelle’s health scare and turning point with stressWhy high performers become addicted to adrenalineThe physical and mental impact of chronic stressHow to recognise early warning signs from the bodyThe role of breathwork in regulating the nervous systemWhy recovery is essential for sustainable performanceHow small habits can improve energy and resilienceResources & LinksHost: Abigail Irelandhttps://www.understandingperformance.com/Guest: Michelle Flynnhttps://michelleflyncoaching.com/Learn more about nervous system regulation:Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation → https://uk.pulsetto.tech/Follow the podcast for more conversations on stress, performance and recovery.
In this episode of No Stress, host Abigail Ireland sits down with Michelle Flynn, high performance coach and founder of Michelle Flynn Coaching, to explore what really happens when ambition, pressure and stress collide.
Michelle works with ambitious professionals, founders and leaders to help them perform at a high level without burning out. After experiencing her own health crisis caused by chronic stress, she now focuses on helping others understand their nervous system, recognise early warning signs and build sustainable resilience.
Together, Abigail and Michelle unpack the reality of high performance in today’s world, from adrenaline addiction and fragile thriving to the hidden cost of always being switched on. They explore why so many high achievers ignore the signals their body is sending, how stress impacts everything from digestion to decision making, and why recovery is not a luxury but a requirement.
This conversation is for anyone who wants to perform at a high level without sacrificing their health, energy or relationships.
Michelle’s health scare and turning point with stress
Why high performers become addicted to adrenaline
The physical and mental impact of chronic stress
How to recognise early warning signs from the body
The role of breathwork in regulating the nervous system
Why recovery is essential for sustainable performance
How small habits can improve energy and resilience
Host: Abigail Ireland
https://www.understandingperformance.com/
Guest: Michelle Flynn
https://michelleflyncoaching.com/
Learn more about nervous system regulation:
Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation → https://uk.pulsetto.tech/
Follow the podcast for more conversations on stress, performance and recovery.
No Stress is a podcast about training your nervous system to handle modern life with more calm, clarity, and resilience.
Just like physical fitness, stress resilience can be built. Through science-backed insights, real conversations with leading experts, and practical tools you can actually use, we explore how to stay regulated under pressure, recover faster, and perform at your best—without burning out.
Perfect for anyone who wants to feel stronger, steadier, and more in control in a high-stress world.