{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Redefining Stress & The Stress Recovery Game Plan | Ep. 468 with Derek Clark","description":"Stress. We all feel it in some way\u2026big or small. And it\u2019s not that stress is actually bad. It\u2019s that under-recovered stress is potentially deadly. This week on the IMPACT SHOW, we\u2019re talking about something every single one of us deals with \u2014 stress. And not just surface-level stress. I\u2019m talking about the kind that builds quietly over time. The kind that high performers carry. The kind that can cost you your health if you\u2019re not careful. My guest today is Derek Clark \u2014 performance coach, speaker, and founder of the Stress Recovery Game Plan. Derek\u2019s story will stop you in your tracks. In his 40s, after years of operating at a high level, he was diagnosed with high blood pressure\u2026 which led to open-heart surgery\u2026 which was followed by a cancer diagnosis. This isn\u2019t theory. This is lived experience. And what he discovered is something we ALL need to hear \u2014 stress isn\u2019t the enemy. Under-recovered stress is. This episode will challenge you, wake you up, and equip you with tools you can use immediately. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear and learn: The difference between strategic, tactical, and responsive stress \u2014 and which one is silently draining most high performers. Why \u201cchronic stress\u201d is really under-recovered stress \u2014 and how to start correcting it. Derek\u2019s powerful 4-step Stress Recovery Game Plan to regain balance daily. Why mindset and sleep are the two most important levers you can pull starting tonight. Practical strategies to improve recovery \u2014 from HRV awareness to breathwork to building a better pre-sleep routine. The \u201cFlip the Coin\u201d mindset tool to reframe setbacks and turn adversity into fuel. Some of the questions inside this week\u2019s IMPACT SHOW include: You\u2019ve used the term \u201cstress-oholic.\u201d What do you mean by that\u2014and how did you realize you were living that way? Most people think stress is the enemy. You say stress is misunderstood. What do most of us get wrong about stress? How do you personally define stress today, and how is that definition different than the typical \u201cstress is bad\u201d narrative? Can you walk us through what stress is actually doing in the body\u2014physiologically\u2014when someone feels anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in overdrive? At what point did you realize you didn\u2019t need more stress management\u2026 you needed a recovery strategy? Can you break down the 4 steps of the Stress Recovery Game Plan\u2122 and what each step helps people do? What are some of the 7 recovery tactics inside the Stress Recovery Game Plan, and which ones tend to give people the fastest results early on? If someone is in a season of life where stress feels nonstop\u2014work, family, health\u2014what\u2019s the first \u201csmall win\u201d you\u2019d recommend to start regaining control? What do you say to high performers who feel like recovery is \u201clazy,\u201d \u201csoft,\u201d or something they\u2019ll do later when life slows down? Here\u2019s the bottom line: you don\u2019t need less ambition. You need better recovery. If you\u2019re building something big \u2014 a business, a career, a family, a legacy \u2014 stress will be part of the equation. The key is learning how to balance it so it builds you instead of breaking you. If this episode hits home, share it with someone who needs it. Post it to your story. Text it to your business partner or spouse. And if you\u2019re serious about elevating your health and performance this year, take one action from this episode and implement it TODAY. I hope you enjoyed today\u2019s episode.  IG: @ToddDurkin @derek.r.clark FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10 #StressRecoveryGamePlan #Ep468 Derek Clark is a stress recovery expert and speaker who helps individuals regain balance, reduce health vulnerabilities, and enhance day-to-day performance. He draws on his own experience navigating two rare health conditions, challenges he attributes in part to the cumulative effects of chronic, unbalanced stress. His story of overcoming adversity led to a complete reevaluation of how we respond to stress and how we recover from it. Derek is a licensed athletic trainer and master sports performance coach with over 25 years of experience working with athletes and high performers. He is the founder of Grizz Athletic Performance and Recovery, a company focused on physical and mental development, injury rehabilitation, and sustainable recovery strategies. He also serves as the Director of Athletic Performance and Wellness at the Greater Pittsburgh Sports Complex, where he applies the same principles of stress recovery, performance enhancement, and holistic well-being with athletes, professionals, and teams. Through his Stress Recovery Game Plan\u2122, a four-step daily framework supported by seven key tactics, Derek empowers individuals to redefine their relationship with stress and build a resilient internal environment\u2014mentally, emotionally, and physically. His approach speaks to the everyday challenges faced by employees and leaders alike, helping them feel, perform, and live better. He believes everyone is an athlete in the game of life\u2014and his mission is to help them recover like one. You can contact Derek at www.StressRecoveryGamePlan.com or DM him on Instagram at @derek.r.clark   P.S. #1. JUST ANNOUNCED: Todd Durkin 3.5 Day Mentorship Coming Up May 14-17th \u2026 BIG NEWS out of San Diego. We just announced our 20th 3.5 Day Mentorship (our first one in 7-years!!) coming up May 14-17, 2026. If you are a fitness business owner or trainer\/fitness business owner looking to ignite to your next leve and amplify your results, income, influence, and IMPACT, check out all the DETAILS here. This is not a conference. And it\u2019s not a \u201cretreat\u201d per se. It\u2019s an intensive experience built to give you clarity, refocus your fire, and help you grow your business in a way that fuels your life instead of draining it. It\u2019s an absolute game-changer!! ONLY 20-SPOTS Available!! [SIGN UP TODAY!]   P.S. #2.  TD MASTERMIND \u2013 Are You Ready to Level Up? Are you a fitness pro, coach, or leader who KNOWS you\u2019re capable of more? The TD Mastermind is where high-performers go to sharpen their leadership, scale their business, and grow personally. Between live retreats, monthly coaching calls, and deep business & life strategy sessions, this is where you stop playing small. Our Platinum Retreat is happening March 26\u201329 and it\u2019s going to be one for the books!!  If you\u2019re ready to step into your BEST season yet (and want to be at THIS retreat), go to: [Schedule a Call Today!]   P.S. #3. JOBS AVAILABLE!  IMPACT-X PERFORMANCE \u2013 SAN DIEGO IS COMING! We are launching IXP San Diego in March and we are building something SPECIAL. This is not just another gym. This is a movement. A lighthouse. A culture of excellence. If you want to train, recover, grow, and be part of a world-class fitness family\u2014stay tuned. Doors are opening soon and we cannot wait to serve this city again. (If you apply for any of the positions, please share in the Subject Line what role you are applying to): Personal Trainer\/Coach Positions. While we are not opening until February 2026, we are currently accepting applications as we prepare to Build a World-Class Team of Trainers starting in January 2026. If you are trainer\/S&C coach who is looking for a great opportunity to change lives in San Diego, CA, now is your opportunity to be part of our team. I will be personally leading this group of coaches who will serve in both personal training AND large-group training roles. More Details \/ Apply Now Here! Stretch Therapists. We will have our signature hands-on \u201cIMPACT Stretch Flow\u201d sessions complimenting our training & recovery services. If you are already certified in FST or other stretch therapy (or you\u2019re a coach who wants to learn hands-on manual stretching of our clients\/members), APPLY TODAY Massage Therapists. Massage therapy has been part of my fitness offerings since Day 1 over 25-years ago. And it\u2019s only MORE important now. We WILL have incredible Massage Therapy available at IXP-San Diego and we are exciting to share the power of touch. APPLY TODAY Directors of First Impressions. We love our \u201cDirectors of First Impressions\u201d as they play a crucial role in setting the culture and offering extreme positivity, encouragement, and support to our clients\/members. If you feel you could be a great addition to our San Diego location, please apply. APPLY TODAY Visit this page to get all the information or to APPLY today\u2026 HERE! ","author_name":"Todd Durkin IMPACT Show","author_url":"https:\/\/todddurkin.com","html":"