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“Resilience” says push through—what if it starts with how your body prepares for stress?This is grounded in sound psycho...
05/24/2026

“Resilience” says push through—what if it starts with how your body prepares for stress?

This is grounded in sound psychological skills and the kind of evidence-based stress regulation Dr. Sandra Thébaud is known for: downshift first, then respond.

Want to practice for work stress, social anxiety, or bedtime worries? Download the StressAway app now: oculus.com/experiences/quest/24974341555545357/

“90-second” stress myth vs reality—let’s test it.Your nervous system can start to downshift even if the stress feeling d...
05/23/2026

“90-second” stress myth vs reality—let’s test it.

Your nervous system can start to downshift even if the stress feeling doesn’t magically disappear. The cue that matters most: longer exhales and slower breathing. (You can feel it in your body before your brain catches up.)

Dr. Sandra Thébaud’s science-backed methods + guided VR make this practice simple—follow our slow-exhale sequence in StressAway and notice the difference in your shoulders, breath, and mental noise. One thing we know from clinical research: exhale length is a powerful lever for calming.

Try it right now and tell us: do you feel calmer sooner with longer exhales or slower breathing? 🙂

Download the StressAway app now: oculus.com/experiences/quest/24974341555545357/

“Your stress response learns your routine.”Ever notice relaxation apps help once… then stress shows up anyway, like you ...
05/22/2026

“Your stress response learns your routine.”

Ever notice relaxation apps help once… then stress shows up anyway, like you started over from scratch? In StressAwayVR, you repeat the same short VR recovery sequence (guided breathing + soothing environments) right after your body starts to tighten—so your brain gets practice at calming, not just advice.

Backed by science-based psychological techniques and Dr. Sandra Thébaud’s clinical lens, this can feel faster, easier to stick to, and supportive for clearer focus and better sleep.

What scene helps you come down fastest—ocean, mountain, or cozy cabin? 😊

Discover the next evolution of stress management: oculus.com/experiences/quest/24974341555545357/

Ever wish you could hit pause on stress—without changing your whole day?When your schedule can’t shift (kids’ chaos, car...
05/21/2026

Ever wish you could hit pause on stress—without changing your whole day?

When your schedule can’t shift (kids’ chaos, caregiving, commute), try StressAway: a 5-minute VR grounding session to swap your stress response, then finish with a personalized “one thing I’ll keep steady today” statement to anchor balance through the chaos.

It’s science-backed, clinically informed, and guided so you’re not guessing—just resetting your body’s alarm, fast.

Want to try it tonight? Discover the next evolution of stress management: oculus.com/experiences/quest/24974341555545357/



Ever try to calm down—and the app you’re using just… doesn’t feel safe?We built StressAway with science-backed stress ma...
05/20/2026

Ever try to calm down—and the app you’re using just… doesn’t feel safe?

We built StressAway with science-backed stress management (with Dr. Sandra Thébaud’s expertise in mind) plus VR scenes designed for real-world comfort—so guided breathing and focus can actually land in minutes, not after you’ve given up.

Which setup felt safest for you—cozy cabin, majestic mountains, or calm beach? 😊

Discover the next evolution of stress management: oculus.com/experiences/quest/24974341555545357/

Feeling overwhelmed? Your stress response can look like a room filling with steam—fast, hard to ignore, and stuck in you...
05/19/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Your stress response can look like a room filling with steam—fast, hard to ignore, and stuck in your body.

With StressAwayVR, we help you notice where it starts (chest, throat, or shoulders) and then guide you through a single VR session with paced breathing and simple grounding cues. Built on sound psychological techniques and Dr. Sandra Thébaud’s science-backed approach, it’s designed for practical relief in minutes—without judgment, without complicated routines. 🙂

Where do you feel your stress first—chest, throat, or shoulders?
Download the StressAway app now: oculus.com/experiences/quest/24974341555545357/

Feeling overwhelmed? We built a “safe-space reset” in StressAway VR so you can hit pause for real—no complicated steps.P...
05/18/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? We built a “safe-space reset” in StressAway VR so you can hit pause for real—no complicated steps.

Pick 1 calming environment and stick with a 5-minute routine every time: cozy cabin, beach cabana, or majestic mountains. Your body clock learns the cue, and the guided breathing helps bring your nervous system down fast. Dr. Sandra Thébaud’s clinically grounded stress-management approach is behind the scenes, with science-backed calm and an inclusive design for lots of different comfort styles.

Which setting feels most welcoming for you? Comment your pick, then try it on Quest today via the link below.

Get StressAway on Oculus today: oculus.com/experiences/quest/24974341555545357/



Ever feel your shoulders climb before the meeting even starts?We built StressAwayVR to help you interrupt that “spillove...
05/17/2026

Ever feel your shoulders climb before the meeting even starts?

We built StressAwayVR to help you interrupt that “spillover” moment fast. Pick the trigger you’re facing today—emails, commute, or a big presentation—and try a 5-minute exposure-to-calm VR routine.

In the session, you’ll follow guided breathing while our science-backed psychological methods help your body shift. You can literally watch for the moment your breathing slows and your shoulders drop.

If you try it today, comment what your trigger was (no details needed). Then download the StressAway app now: oculus.com/experiences/quest/24974341555545357/



Ever feel like your stress won’t stop talking? Your stress may be loud, but you can practice ‘turning the volume down.’T...
05/16/2026

Ever feel like your stress won’t stop talking? Your stress may be loud, but you can practice ‘turning the volume down.’

Try this in VR with StressAwayVR: set a 2-minute ‘worry timer,’ then guide your attention back to a calming scene. Watch the worry fade as you practice—your mind learns the switch, not the struggle.

Science-backed attention training from Dr. Sandra Thébaud’s stress-management approach, using VR to help you notice the surge and soften it on purpose. ✨

Want your worry timer to feel more like rain, a beach, or a quiet room? Download the StressAway app now: oculus.com/experiences/quest/24974341555545357/



Ever feel your stress turn into “I’m failing” the moment you start?Try a Compassion Anchor Check in VR with StressAway. ...
05/15/2026

Ever feel your stress turn into “I’m failing” the moment you start?

Try a Compassion Anchor Check in VR with StressAway. Before your next stressful task, place a virtual hand on your chest, label the feeling (not the flaw), and notice how your viewpoint shifts. Then capture one sentence of kinder self-meaning you can carry into the moment.

Science-backed stress tools like guided breathing and supportive, inclusive VR scenes can help you steady your nervous system fast—so you can focus on what’s next, not what’s “wrong.”

Ready to try it? Download the StressAway app now: oculus.com/experiences/quest/24974341555545357/ 🙌

What stressful moment would you practice this with—work, studying, bedtime, or something else?



“Racing thoughts” at bedtime? You’re not alone.If stress is the loudest sound in your room, your brain needs a dimmer. T...
05/14/2026

“Racing thoughts” at bedtime? You’re not alone.

If stress is the loudest sound in your room, your brain needs a dimmer. That’s exactly what we built into StressAway VR: a short “race-to-bed” moment of jittery thoughts you can pause—with one guided intervention (a 3-breath physiological sigh)—then shift into a calmer, sleep-ready environment.

Clinically grounded techniques, led by Dr. Sandra Thébaud’s expertise, can help your body downshift fast. Better sleep often starts with stress management that you can actually do, not just think about.

Want the calmer scene to feel more like a cozy bedroom, quiet nature, or deep-focus dark room? Try StressAway on Quest: oculus.com/experiences/quest/24974341555545357/.



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