Podcasts about Chronic stress

Dr. Tommy Wood, BM, BCh, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at the University of Washington and an expert on brain health, neuroplasticity, and cognitive performance. Dr. Wood explains how to use specific forms of exercise, dietary strategies, and compounds to enhance the rate and stability of mental and/or physical skill development. We also discuss science-based tools to preserve cognitive function, reduce dementia risk, and offset loss of memory after a concussion or other brain injury. This episode provides practical, science-based tools for learning new information and skills and for improving your overall ability to learn. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Tommy Wood (00:04:05) Neuroplasticity; Neurogenesis; Synaptic Pruning (00:11:11) Aging & Neuroplasticity; Familiar vs Novel Tasks (00:14:33) Protocols Book; Sponsor: David (00:16:49) Aging, Training & Processing Speed (00:21:56) Enhancing Neuroplasticity with Age, Tool: Motor & Cognitive Challenge (00:26:56) Learning New Skills, Dance, Sports, Arts; Psychological Benefits of Challenge (00:36:50) Flow, Clutch States; Virtuosity (00:46:59) Power of Practice (00:50:55) Sponsor: AG1 (00:52:14) Tools for Focused Work & Learning; Distractions (01:00:17) Nutrition for Brain Health, Dementia; Critical Nutrients (01:06:56) Nutrient Timing, Supplementation; Omega-3s, Tool: Blood Tests (01:16:41) Sponsor: Function (01:18:19) Enhancing Brain Health, Nutrition & Supplements (01:23:10) GLP-1s, Peptides, Supplements & Evaluating Efficacy (01:32:56) Stimulants: Feeling vs Performance (01:37:18) Exercise & Enhancing Cognitive Function, Tool: Optimize Exercise Volume (01:43:18) Long-Term Cognitive Health & Exercise, HIIT (01:47:17) Sponsor: Rorra (01:48:31) Cortisol Benefits, Acute vs Chronic Stress (01:54:24) Resistance & Aerobic Exercise, Brain Gray & White Matter, Cognitive Health (02:03:37) Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Modifiable Risk Factors (02:09:47) Shingles Vaccine & Dementia Risk; Tool: Avoid Illness for Cognitive Health (02:18:28) Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Creatine (02:24:04) Treating TBI, Supplements, Physical Therapy (02:32:16) Strongman Competition (02:38:51) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared explores an often-overlooked obstacle to better health: becoming so focused on wellness that fear begins to work against healing. Learn how chronic stress, health anxiety, information overload, and perfectionism can affect digestion, inflammation, the nervous system, and your overall sense of well-being. Jared explains why awareness should lead to calm, practical action rather than worry, and how your mindset can influence the way your body responds to everyday challenges. Through personal stories, scientific research, and practical strategies, you'll discover how to pursue better health without becoming consumed by it. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by lab results, toxins, symptoms, or conflicting health advice, this episode offers a healthier perspective on building resilience, confidence, and true vitality. Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vitalitynutritionbountiful/ and https://www.instagram.com/vitalityradio/, or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vitalityradio and https://www.facebook.com/MyVitality. Join us also in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/MyVitality . Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Show Notes HOST Melody Hartzler | | Book Appointment AROUND THE TABLE Dr. Dave Rabin | Visit Website In Today's Episode Joining Melody on this episode is Dr. Dave Rabin, a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and co-founder of Apollo Neuro, to explore how chronic stress, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation affect nearly every aspect of our health. Dr. Rabin shares the science behind the body's stress response, the role of the vagus nerve, and how creating a greater sense of safety can improve sleep, focus, resilience, and recovery. Together, they discuss why stress isn't something we can eliminate, but something we can learn to regulate. From breathwork and mindfulness to wearable technology like Apollo Neuro, this conversation offers practical strategies for improving nervous system health and building long-term resilience. Key Take Aways Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can disrupt the nervous system, contributing to poor sleep, anxiety, inflammation, and chronic disease. The vagus nerve plays a key role in helping the body shift from a stress response into a state of recovery and healing. Nervous system regulation can be supported through simple daily practices such as breathwork, mindfulness, movement, social connection, and wearable technologies. Feeling safe is a biological need that directly influences our ability to heal, learn, perform, and build resilience. Healing isn't about avoiding stress—it's about training the body to recover from stress more effectively. Topics Discussed 00:00 – Welcome to Table Talk Introduction to today's conversation on stress, the nervous system, and resilience. 01:11 – Dr. Dave Rabin's Journey & Apollo Neuro How his work with PTSD patients led to the creation of Apollo Neuro. 04:00 – Understanding the Stress Response The science behind the vagus nerve, safety, and nervous system regulation. 07:00 – How Apollo Neuro Works How wearable touch therapy differs from traditional vagus nerve stimulation. 11:38 – Trauma, Chronic Stress & Health How unresolved stress impacts sleep, immunity, focus, and long-term wellness. 12:30 – Supporting Children & Neurodiversity Using nervous system regulation for ADHD, autism, anxiety, and emotional resilience. 17:00 – You Can't Eliminate Stress Why learning to recover from stress matters more than avoiding it. 20:27 – The Biology of Healing & the Placebo Effect How mindset, safety, and expectation influence healing outcomes. 22:20 – Stress, Blood Pressure & Chronic Disease The connection between stress regulation and long-term physical health. 23:00 – Building Daily Resilience Dr. Rabin shares his favorite Apollo Neuro settings and daily practices. 26:41 – Community, Connection & Safety Why meaningful relationships are essential for nervous system health. 27:34 – Closing Thoughts & Resources Final advice and where to learn more about Apollo Neuro. Featured Products Interested in trying Apollo Neuro? As mentioned in this episode, Apollo Neuro is a wearable designed to help support your nervous system, improve sleep, and build resilience to stress. Use our affiliate link below to receive $90 off your purchase while supporting the Table Talk Podcast. The PharmToTable Team – Functional Medicine Providers Dr. Dave Rabin – Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, and Apollo Neuro co-founder

Most people think all stress is bad—but what if avoiding every stressor is actually making your body less resilient?In Part 2 of this two-part series, Dr. Taves explores the concept of good stress and how the right kinds of short-term challenges can help your body become stronger, healthier, and more resilient to headaches and migraines.From exercise and cold exposure to learning new skills and building physical capacity, you'll learn why health isn't about eliminating stress—it's about adapting to it.You'll learn:The difference between good stress and chronic stressWhy resilience matters for headache recoveryHow exercise can increase your headache threshold over timeThe science behind hormesis and positive adaptationWhy recovery is just as important as the stress itselfPractical ways to safely build physical and mental resilienceIf you've been avoiding movement, exercise, or other challenges because you're afraid they'll trigger a headache, this episode offers a different perspective on how building resilience may be part of your recovery.

Have you ever wondered why the healthy habits that used to work suddenly aren't anymore?You're eating well, exercising consistently, trying to manage your stress, yet your energy is low, your weight won't budge, and you feel like your body has changed overnight.In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, Monika sits down with hormone coach Kerri Hallman to uncover why so many women—especially after 40—find themselves feeling stuck despite doing all the "right" things.Together, they explore how chronic stress silently impacts your hormones, metabolism, sleep, and ability to lose weight, why traditional weight loss advice often falls short, and how functional testing can help uncover the root causes that standard approaches may overlook.In this episode, you'll learn:• How chronic stress changes your metabolism and hormone health• Why healthy habits may stop producing results over time• The biggest myths keeping women stuck in the weight loss cycle• Why "eat less and exercise more" isn't the full answer• The importance of testing instead of guessing when it comes to your health• How personalized data can help you finally understand what your body needsIf you've ever been told your blood work is "normal" but you know something still isn't right, this conversation will help you look beyond the surface and start making sense of what your body has been trying to tell you.Connect with Monika EvaReady to uncover what's really preventing your body from releasing weight, balancing hormones, and restoring your energy?Start with my free Weight Loss & Energy Blocker Assessment and discover the hidden stressors that may be keeping you stuck.Then come say hi on Instagram @monikaeeva and let me know your biggest takeaway from today's episode.Connect with Kerri Hallman

Are you the person everyone relies on?The one who keeps the family together, supports everyone else, says "I'm fine" even when you're exhausted, and rarely asks for help.In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley explores the hidden physiological cost of constantly being the strong one. Discover how chronic stress, high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism and years of pushing through can leave the nervous system in a prolonged state of protection, contributing to persistent muscle tension, widespread pain, fatigue and reduced resilience.You'll also learn why conditions such as fibromyalgia, polymyalgia, persistent muscle pain and chronic stiffness deserve more than symptom management alone. By understanding the relationship between your nervous system, brain, fascia and muscles, you'll discover why restoring sensory awareness through Clinical Somatics and pandiculation offers a practical, evidence-informed approach to supporting long-term neuromyofascial health.In This Episode You'll Discover✔ Why always being the "strong one" can take a hidden toll on your body✔ The connection between chronic stress, muscle tension and nervous system regulation✔ What high-functioning anxiety looks like beneath the surface✔ Why constantly pushing through fatigue may keep your body in protective patterns✔ The relationship between persistent muscle guarding, widespread pain and movement quality✔ Why pain isn't always a sign of tissue damage✔ How Clinical Somatics and pandiculation help restore healthy sensory motor control✔ Practical ways to build resilience without sacrificing your healthKey Takeaways• Strength isn't measured by how much you carry—it's also knowing when your body needs support.• Persistent muscle tension often reflects protective neurological patterns rather than simply tight muscles.• Living in a constant state of responsibility can reduce your nervous system's opportunity to recover and regulate.• Improving body awareness through pandiculation helps restore communication between your brain and muscles, reducing unnecessary muscle holding.• Lasting wellbeing comes from balancing resilience with recovery.Continue Your Learning

Send us Fan MailEveryone has heard that stress impacts fertility. But stress does not just make you feel anxious — it activates a specific hormonal axis that can delay ovulation, shorten your luteal phase, and suppress fertility in measurable, identifiable ways. And most standard fertility workups almost never look for it.In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur goes beyond the vague advice to just relax and explains exactly what chronic stress does to the hormonal cascade — from the HPA axis through cortisol steal, DHEA depletion, and suppressed progesterone production. Through Lauren's story, a 32-year-old small business owner who felt she was managing stress well but could not conceive, you will see how identifying and treating adrenal dysfunction can change outcomes in just a few cycles.You will learn:How elevated cortisol directly delays or blocks ovulation — and why this can happen without any obvious cycle changesWhat “cortisol steal” means and how chronic stress diverts resources away from estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone productionWhat a complete adrenal evaluation looks like — and why a single cortisol level does not tell the full storyIf you have been told to just reduce your stress without any further evaluation or treatment — this episode will show you what a real clinical approach to this problem actually looks like. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com.

Download Your Ultimate Meditation Guide to Unleashing Your Authentic SelfIn this episode of Chronic Stress & Burnout, host Dr. Mary Sanders sits down with Dr. Melissa Lewis-Darte - stress and resilience coach, organizational psychologist, and creator of the Take 5 Framework - to explore how chronic stress silently impacts the nervous system, why burnout develops over time, and how small, intentional practices can create lasting resilience.Together, they discuss how chronic stress often shows up physically before we recognize it mentally, why so many high-achieving women normalize exhaustion, and how simple, science-based strategies can help regulate the nervous system, restore balance, and prevent burnout before it reaches a breaking point.Whether you're navigating the demands of caregiving, a busy career, family responsibilities, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life, this conversation offers practical tools to help you reconnect with yourself and reclaim your well-being.Key Topics Covered✨ Understanding the connection between chronic stress and the nervous system✨ Recognizing the physical and emotional warning signs of burnout✨ Why high-achieving women are especially vulnerable to chronic stress✨ The science behind resilience and sustainable behavior change✨ Practical breathing techniques and self-compassion practices for everyday life✨ How small, consistent habits create lasting transformationWhat You'll Learn✨ How chronic stress affects both the brain and body✨ Why burnout develops gradually rather than overnight✨ Practical strategies to regulate your nervous system in just a few minutes a day✨ How to identify your personal stress "red flags"✨ Why resilience is built through small, consistent actions - not perfection✨ Simple tools you can begin using immediately to feel calmer, more present, and more energizedConnect with Dr. Melissa Lewis-DarteWebsite: https://www.workingoncalm.comConnect with Dr. Mary SandersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.maryesandersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.maryesanders/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmaryesanders/Website: https://www.drmarysanders.com/Energy Medicine Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ymiP83TP09OsTZI5cNXE3

Everyone says stress causes headaches—but what does that actually mean?In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Taves explains what stress is, how it affects your body, and why chronic stress can increase headaches and migraines.Rather than blaming stress itself, this episode explores how your body's stress response can lower your pain threshold, increase muscle tension, and make headaches more likely. Most importantly, you'll learn practical strategies to help your body recover from chronic stress.You'll learn:What stress actually is and why it's a normal part of lifeThe difference between healthy stress and chronic stressHow chronic stress lowers your headache thresholdWhy stress causes neck, jaw, and shoulder tensionHow stress affects your nervous system, hormones, sleep, and overall healthPractical ways to calm your nervous system and reduce headache triggersIf you've ever said, "My headaches are just caused by stress," this episode will help you understand what's really happening inside your body—and what you can do about it.

In today's episode, Gina discusses the role of time in our anxiety healing journey, and specifically, our thoughts and perceptions of time. Urgency and the role of technology, constant notifications and information overload in exacerbating our anxiety are important factors discussed in this show. Listen in for tools and strategies you can use to reduce the effects of these factors that seem to rob us of our time and space. Start feeling better today!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:Life is available only in the present moment.-Thích Nhat Hạnh Chapters0:27 Time and Urgency3:29 Anxiety Warps Time8:59 Chronic Urgency Harms Body11:32 Rhythm Over Rush14:06 Four Doors Away From Now15:38 A Practice for Presence17:23 You Haven't Missed LifeSummaryIn this episode we talk about urgency and how it sits beneath much of our anxiety. We reflect on how time pressure has changed over the years, with constant notifications, information overload, and the expectation of being always available making many of us feel perpetually behind.We explore how anxiety changes our relationship to time. We describe how the mind turns ordinary time into a threat, making us feel that we are running out of time, late in life, or behind in healing. We also note how language such as “I don't have time” or “I'm killing time” reflects a strained view of time.We consider the impact of chronic urgency on the body. We say that long-term time stress can affect sleep, digestion, concentration, irritability, inflammation, and overall nervous system activation. We also point out that people often mistake hurry for productivity and live in constant preparation rather than participation.We offer a different approach based on rhythm and presence. We distinguish healthy planning from rehearsing disaster or replaying regret, and we identify four ways we leave the present: regret, guilt, fear, and urgency. We close with a simple practice of pausing, taking one slow breath, and focusing on what needs attention right now, with the reminder that healing begins when we stop racing toward a future version of ourselves.#TimeUrgency, #AnxietyCoachesPodcast, #GinaRyan, #NervousSystem, #SlowingDown, #PresentMoment, #AnxietyRelief, #MentalHealth, #Overwhelm, #AlwaysAvailable, #DigitalDetox, #SocialMediaStress, #ComparisonCulture, #HealingJourney, #TimePressure, #Mindfulness, #InnerPeace, #StressManagement, #ChronicStress, #ProductivityTrap, #NatureRhythms, #ThichNhatHanh, #Presence, #MentalWellbeing, #SelfCompassion, #NervousSystemRegulation, #PresentMomentAwareness, #MentalHealthEducation, #DigitalOverwhelm, #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Self-care podcast exploring Why Chronic Stress + Cortisol Don't Just Affect Your Hormones, Why Your Ego Mind Gets Louder During Heightened Stress & Steps to take From Hypervigilance to Healing. TOPICS:: ** Why Chronic Stress + Cortisol Don't Just Affect Your Hormones (05:49). ** Why Your Ego Mind Gets Louder During Heightened Stress (11:41). ** Steps to take From Hypervigilance to Healing (23:39).   NOTES:: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/677 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.ca   Save 50% off everything in the online store: Workshops, Masterclasses and Self-Study Programs to help you address emotional eating, hormone imbalances, weight-loss blocks and more from July 5th-12th: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/store    Take the NEW Free Hormone Imbalance Quiz here: https://amberapproved.ca/hormone-imbalance-quiz    Subscribe to newsletter: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up    SHOW LINKS: Click below to schedule a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/  Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 668 about what it's like to work with me here: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast/668  Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/    MY PARTNERS: Designs For Health Blood Sugar Bundle! One of the hardest parts of overcoming my emotional eating was the INSANE SUGAR and carb cravings. It was the intense sugar and carb cravings. That's why I created my Blood Sugar Bundle with Designs for Health to support your body while you work on emotional eating and breaking binge patterns. It includes chromium for blood sugar balance, L-glutamine to help curb cravings fast, a high-quality probiotic for gut health, and a clean Pure Paleo protein powder to keep you full and stable. I only recommend Designs for Health to my clients because they are third-party tested, family-owned, and use the highest quality ingredients. Quality matters when it comes to truly supporting your body and getting results. Get 30% off The Blood Sugar Bundle in USA and Canada automatically applied at checkout below! Canada Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off!  USA Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off! You can also get 30% off any Designs for Health supplements anytime, it's my gift to you. Canada: www.designsforhealth.ca  (code AMBER30) USA: www.designsforhealth.com (code AMBER88)

Trigger warning: this episode discusses mental health, depression and anxiety as well as chronic pain.For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments.I'm not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I'm away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes.Jessica Macguire who has worked as a trauma informed integrated physio therapist for 14 years and is currently running programs on the vagus nerve.She aims to help people get to the cause of the problems, rather than relying on others to treat their symptomsShe has studied neuro physiology throughout Europe, America, the UK and Australia and has learnt from pain researchers, professors in neuro plasticity, neuro scientists and psychologists on how the brain and nervous system change from stress, trauma and chronic pain.Stress related illness such as anxiety, depression gut disorders, autoimmune issues and chronic pain can arise from dysregulation after chronic trauma and stressIn today's episode Jessica shares:- How the vagus nerve and the parasympathetic nervous system can affect our health- How the isolating techniques of medicine can hinder rather than help diagnosis- Her advice for learning more about the vagus nerve and how it can help youKey Quotes“We may learn to cut off from sensations and live almost numb from out body. But either that that is creating an inner homelessness.”“We really need to lean into the complexities, rather than trying to over simplify.”“What I may find stressful may not be stressful to you, and no two people will have the same experience of pain or trauma.”If you want to know more about Jessica You can head to her website: https://www.jessicamaguire.com/Or you can follow her on social media,Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/repairingthenervoussystem/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repairing_the_nervous_system/?hl=enIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au/personality-performanceFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.auOr you can follow them on Instagram:@Altitudefitnessarmidale@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode: #330: Jeffrey Williams, How To Escape Chronic StressWhat's up Health Heroes!In this episode of the TIM JAMES UPGRADED podcast I Tim sat down with Jeffrey Williams, who has dedicated over 25 years to finding the most powerful ways to impact lives with minimal output. Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of chronic stress? Jeffrey explains how 93% of diseases are stress-related and why our modern, complex stressors keep our brains locked in a reactive "hindbrain" state.Discover the secrets of "Alphabiotics"—a technical alignment process that can reset your brain from a stressed, single-hemisphere state to a balanced, whole-brain state in seconds. Jeffrey also dives into the "psychoactive" power of sound and gongs to induce healing frequencies and explains why living in alignment with your highest inspiration is the ultimate key to vitality. From simple pattern interrupts to evolutionary movement systems like EDGU, this episode is packed with tools to reclaim your presence and health.Enjoy the show!Get Your Natural Energy Back!Tim JamesP.S. If this helped you, please like & subscribe for more inspiration and education to help you become your own best doctor and help heal our world.P.P.S. To connect with Jeffrey and explore his movement workshops, visit: https://happyspine.comTim's Favorite, HIGHEST QUALITY Health Product Recommendations:Best Detox & Nutrition Supplements: CLICK HEREBest Infrared Saunas & Healing Lamps: Tim's personal unit - Save $100 CLICK HEREWater Purification/Restructuring System: Book FREE Consult CLICK HEREBest Home Air Purification Unit : Tim's personal unit CLICK HEREBest Non Toxic Home Building Materials: CLICK HERE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can chronic stress and unresolved emotional pain affect your physical health?In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Irina Shehovsov sits down with Deepak Chari, engineer, certified biofeedback specialist, and co-founder of the Chari Center of Health, to explore the powerful connection between chronic stress, childhood trauma, emotional healing, and long-term health.Deepak shares the deeply personal story of losing his father to a heart attack at just 51 years old after years of living with chronic workplace stress. Growing up in a single-parent household after his father's sudden passing shaped his understanding of resilience, emotional well-being, and the importance of addressing unresolved stress before it impacts our health.Together, they discuss how childhood experiences, bullying, grief, anxiety, and suppressed emotions can influence our lives for decades—and why emotional healing is essential for both parents and children.In this episode, you'll discover:How chronic stress affects your physical and emotional healthThe connection between childhood trauma and adult well-beingWhy unresolved emotions don't simply disappearThe impact of grief, bullying, and emotional suppressionPractical strategies for managing stress and regulating your nervous systemA simple breathing technique to reduce anxiety and emotional overwhelmAdvice for single parents raising emotionally resilient childrenHow healing yourself can help break generational patternsWhether you're navigating life after loss, raising children on your own, recovering from childhood trauma, or simply looking for healthier ways to manage stress, this conversation offers hope, practical tools, and encouragement for your healing journey.Guest: Deepak ChariConnect with Deepak:https://www.fastanxietyhelp.comJoin Reclaim Your Life Book Launch Support Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rylbook

Feeling wired at night, anxious during the day, exhausted in the morning, and suddenly gaining stubborn belly fat? It may not be "just stress." Your cortisol rhythm could be completely out of sync—and it's silently sabotaging your metabolism, hormones, sleep, and overall health.Learn how a disrupted stress response can lead to belly fat, anxiety, brain fog, poor sleep, fatigue, insulin resistance, and accelerated aging. More importantly, you'll discover practical, science-backed strategies to restore your natural cortisol rhythm and reclaim your energy.If you've tried dieting, exercising, or taking supplements without lasting results, this conversation could explain the missing piece.Whether you're dealing with chronic stress, adrenal dysfunction, hormone imbalance, weight gain, insomnia, fatigue, or anxiety, this episode provides actionable insights to help you get your health back on track.Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Acceleradine® Iodine https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine-iodine-supplement • Accelerated Fast® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-fast-supplement • Accelerated Liver Care® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-liver-care • Accelerated Thyroid® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-thyroid-supplement • Accelerated Cogniblast® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/cogniblast-nootropicNot sure what food to eat and avoid? This guide is for you.⬇️

"There are a huge array of medical dynamics that people endure, and when they leave a lasting impact, a word that we don't use widely enough is the word 'trauma.' There's an entire category of phenomena in the medical arena that are, in fact, traumatic. One way we know that these experiences are traumatic is that we know that huge portions of people who experience things like cancer do indeed develop problems like [post-traumatic stress disorder]," James C. Jackson, PsyD, research professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about understanding medical trauma in oncology. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by June 26, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report increased knowledge of medical trauma and its effects on patients with cancer, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 315: Processing Grief as an Oncology Nurse Episode 287: Tools, Techniques, and Real-World Examples for Difficult Conversations in Cancer Care Episode 276: Support Young Families During a Parent's Cancer Journey Episode 257: Redefining the Bell: The Ethics of Hope for Oncology Nurses and Patients Episode 103: What Oncology Nurses Need to Know to Support Caregivers ONS Voice articles: 'Between Two Kingdoms' Gives Us a Glimpse Into How Patients and Families Experience Malignancy AYA Cancer Survivors Experience Five Times Higher Depression Rates Than Individuals Diagnosed at Older Ages From Stigma to Support: Changing the Cancer Conversation Help Caregivers Control the Chronic Stress of Cancer Care and Manage PTSD Moral Injury and Trauma in Nursing Trauma-Informed Care Provides Person-Centered Support for Patients During Deep Distress When the Story Ends, Cancer Does Not Win: Reframing Death in Terminal Cancer Care Word Choice Matters When Caring for Patients With Cancer ONS course: ONS Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Care™  Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Psychosocial Barriers to Care: Recognizing and Responding Through a Trauma-Informed Care Approach Trauma-Informed Care Addressing the Mental and Emotional Needs of Patients With Cancer Oncology Nursing Forum articles: Post-Traumatic Distress and Symptom Experience in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer–Related Tracheostomy and Family Caregivers The Effect of Neuroticism, Fear of Progression, and Self-Efficacy on Post-Traumatic Growth in Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy Reclaiming Your Life From Medical Trauma by James C. Jackson To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "Many people have a notion about what medical trauma is, but perhaps they lack a definition. I use a definition that is deliberately broad because I think it is better to be inclusive than exclusive. A medical trauma to me is a medical experience or a medical encounter that basically leaves a mark. It leaves an emotional mark, and that mark is significant enough to disrupt your daily life." TS 2:06 "When somebody develops a life-threatening illness—let's say cancer—it's not their problem only. It's very much a family problem. It affects any manner of people. There is literature that says that family members of people with life-threatening conditions often have rates of PTSD that are every bit as high as the patients do. There's also literature that says that if we can identify this issue as a family problem—a family challenge, not just an individual challenge—then very often that patient is going to do better." TS 8:23 "We just need to make space for people to feel however they feel. And we need to emphasize, I think, that in some ways, even though there's no cancer on the scan, cancer casts a long shadow in the lives of people, which is why when patients after cancer see their primary care provider, when they come back for a checkup with oncology, we need to continue this conversation of 'How is your mental health? Are you okay? How's your anxiety? How are you managing?' … We need to be really curious and kind, and we need to query people about how they're doing, even if officially they don't have cancer." TS 16:20 "Trauma-informed care has become a bit of a buzzword in our culture. But when it is engaged correctly, I think it's really important. And I think in a nutshell, what it means is that as providers, we need to recognize that some situations and circumstances are likely to be traumatic, and we need to pivot and engage people differently now that we know that. Specific features of trauma-informed care might be we're really going to value your emotional safety. We're going to emphasize that. We are going to emphasize boundaries. We are going to ask your permission instead of telling you how to do things. We are going to be really attentive to the language we use to engage you because we're aware of there might be things about your situation that are really triggering." TS 28:15 "I think one [misconception] certainly is that it is only afflicting and affecting people who are frail or weak—not very strong. That's emphatically not true. But that's a popular misconception—that if I'm strong enough, if I'm resilient enough, this experience will not be traumatic to me. It's just not true. Medical trauma doesn't just happen in emotionally weak people. Medical trauma can impact people of all sorts." TS 33:42 "The other misconception, I think, is that there is no hope for people in the throes of medical trauma. I'm not advocating 'hopium,' It's a term that was coined, I think, during the pandemic. I don't think that living with medical trauma is all rainbows and unicorns and shiny things. But the truth is, if you get the treatment that you need, you can find a way to thrive with medical trauma even as you're impacted by medical trauma. This, this 'both-and-ness' is really true. You can both be adversely affected and you can even find some beauty in your struggle. Both can be true." TS 34:13 "I wish people understood that there is a name for this phenomenon. We're naming it here today medical trauma. Not everyone who has cancer has medical trauma—not even close—but there are many people who do. And I think many of those people, they don't quite have a name for it. And when I introduce this name for it—trauma—many of them say, 'Oh, my gosh, that makes so much sense. I didn't quite understand why I was struggling so much with this. I didn't quite understand why it casts such a long shadow in my life. I didn't really understand why I was having panic attacks every time I had to get another scan at the oncology office to see if my breast cancer had returned. Now I understand. Now I understand it's because it was trauma.'" TS 35:09

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This week, Brent speaks with Dr. Stephanie Cook, a researcher specializing in stress and cardiovascular health, who breaks down the science of chronic stress, cortisol, and the body's stress-response system. She explains how stress can influence everything from sleep and inflammation to heart disease risk, why our perception of stress matters as much as the stressor itself, and how factors like relationships, social support, income, and environment shape our ability to recover. The conversation also explores the role of social comparison, the health consequences of discrimination and inequality, and the emerging impact of algorithms and digital life on modern stress. She's a wonderful guest, hope you enjoy. We will be dark next week for the holiday. See you on 7/10 for a brand new episode.

If you've been living in a high-conflict divorce or custody battle, you probably know that feeling all too well — the exhaustion that never quite leaves, the hypervigilance, the sense that your nervous system has forgotten how to relax. And for many people in these situations, a glass of wine at the end of the day has quietly become two, or three, or something stronger. Not because of weakness. Because of science.In this episode, Lisa sits down with Dr. Christal Badour, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Kentucky, where she runs a research lab focused on trauma recovery and the intersection of PTSD and substance use disorders. Dr. Badour's work is dedicated to understanding why trauma and substance use co-occur so frequently — and more importantly, how to help people break that cycle.What you'll learn in this conversation will likely change the way you see yourself.

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Ketamine Therapy, MDMA, Psilocybin, and the Science of Psychedelic Assisted Healing Most people struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma have never felt safe in their nervous system, and the treatments they have been prescribed are making that worse. This episode breaks down the neuroscience of psychedelic therapy, why ketamine is the safest and most accessible starting point, how MDMA triggers a BDNF dependent pathway that repairs trauma all the way down to the epigenetic code, and why your antidepressant may be blocking the very brain states required for real healing. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR -Order Dr. Rabin's Book ‘A Simple Guide to Being Alive': https://apolloneuro.com/pages/a-simple-guide-to-being-alive Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, a senior research scientist at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Executive Director of The Board of Medicine, and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Apollo Neuroscience. Dr. Rabin received his MD and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has spent 20 years studying chronic stress and non-invasive therapies for treatment-resistant illness, and his primary research on MDMA assisted therapy for severe PTSD has demonstrated that trauma can be reversed at the epigenetic level, offering a genuine path to a cure. His upcoming book A Simple Guide to Being Alive publishes June 1, 2026 and is a science-backed manual for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the modern world. Dave and Dr. Rabin break down why nearly 50% of people prescribed psychiatric medication never achieve remission, why SSRIs and SNRIs physically block the brain states required for emotional healing, and why the FDA rejected MDMA therapy after three trials showed an 88% response rate. They dig into the exact BDNF pathway that makes MDMA and ketamine so transformative, how psychedelics amplify safety learning in the amygdala at the molecular level, and why trauma passes down up to 14 generations through epigenetic code that can now be measured and repaired. They also cover why your breathing rate at the doctor's office is already a stress signal nobody is reading, how your smartphone puts your nervous system into a chronic fear state before you even get out of bed, and why ketamine is the right starting point for anyone curious about psychedelic therapy right now. You'll Learn: Why nearly 50% of psychiatric patients never get better and what treatment-resistant actually means How ketamine therapy works, why it is legal in every state, and why it is the safest place to start The exact BDNF pathway through which MDMA repairs fear extinction in the amygdala How MDMA assisted therapy produces measurable epigenetic repair of the cortisol receptor gene damaged by trauma Why SSRIs and SNRIs block the insula mediated brain states required for real emotional healing Why combining serotonergic psychedelics with SSRIs puts you at risk of life-threatening serotonin syndrome Why trauma passes down up to 14 generations and what you can do to stop the cycle now Why smartphones put your nervous system into a toxic overstimulation state before the day even starts How the FDA rejected MDMA therapy after 88% of patients responded and who paid to make that happen Thank you to our sponsors! - Qualia | If you want to take the guesswork out of maintaining high NAD+ levels as you age, go to www.qualialife.com/daveNAD to get clinically proven Qualia NAD+ backed by a 100 day money back guarantee and code DAVENAD at checkout gets you an extra 15% off. - iRestore | Reverse hair loss at www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE - OneSkin | For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off at oneskin.co/DAVE. - LMNT | Right now you can get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinkLMNT.com/dave Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. 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Stress is one of the most common Hashimoto's triggers. You already know you have stress. The question is, what do you actually do about it? In this episode of the Root Cause Series, Esther breaks down the two sides of stress, what it looks like across all five areas of your life, and how identifying your personal stressors can make a real difference for your immune health. In this episode, you'll learn: Why stress has two sides and why both matter when you have Hashimoto's How to look at stress through the five areas of the whole you: body, mind, spirit, diet, and environment What Esther did about one of her biggest personal stressors and how it showed up in her labs Hit play and start getting clear on where stress fits into your Hashimoto's picture.   Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/   Related Episodes: Episode 007: Stress, Your Thyroid, and Hashimoto's Episode 008: 5 Tips for the Busy Woman to Reduce and Manage Stress Episode 024: Your Adrenal Glands, Chronic Stress, and Hashimoto's Autoimmune Disease Episode 034: Halt the Damage Caused by Stress Episode 036: Using Art to De-Stress [Episode 040: Spiritual Stress, Inflammation, and Autoimmune Diseases like Hashimoto's] JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto's community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about   Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/   ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Chronic stress doesn't feel like stress anymore — it feels like you. Here's what's actually happening in your body and the life changes that genuinely help. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why traits you've labeled "just how I am" — short fuse, bad sleep, wired-but-tired — may actually be chronic stress in disguise The difference between useful short-term stress and a nervous system that never returns to baseline What cortisol and adrenaline do when they stop being tools and become your permanent setting How chronic stress quietly degrades sleep, energy, mood, cravings, and your presence in relationships — often all at once Why so many people normalize survival mode, and the cultural story that makes exhaustion feel like a badge of honor The one habit Brett changed first that shifted his mood, energy, and anxiety without overhauling his entire life Why small, consistent signals to the nervous system outperform dramatic lifestyle overhauls every time Episode Timestamps [00:00] Introduction — the feeling of not being able to relax anymore [01:00] What chronic stress actually is — and why it starts to feel like your personality [03:00] Short-term stress vs. chronic stress: when the recovery stops happening [06:00] The biology: sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system, cortisol, and the gas pedal that stays pressed [08:00] How chronic stress shows up in daily life: sleep, cravings, mood, decision fatigue, and relationships [12:00] Why people normalize survival mode — and the cultural story that keeps them there [16:00] Life changes that actually help — what works and what doesn't [20:00] Body vitality, the inner side of recovery, and reflection questions [21:30] A simple weekly practice to start sending your nervous system a different signal Episode Summary Most people carrying chronic stress have stopped recognizing it as stress. It's become the background hum of daily life — the reason you snap at someone you love over something small, the reason you're exhausted but can't wind down, the reason you reach for caffeine at 3 p.m. not because you want it but because your body is running on fumes and needs fast fuel. Brett's central argument in this episode is one worth sitting with: a lot of what people have accepted as "just who I am" is actually a nervous system that never got permission to come down from alert mode. The episode starts with a clear distinction that matters. Stress itself isn't the problem. Short-term stress — a deadline, a hard conversation, a demanding workout — is the system working exactly as designed. The body activates, responds, and then returns to baseline. That cycle, when it completes, is healthy. Chronic stress is what happens when the returning-to-baseline part stops happening. The threat passes, but the body keeps running the program. The alarm stays on long enough that you stop hearing it as an alarm. It just starts feeling like you. Biologically, this plays out through the sympathetic nervous system — the gas pedal — staying partially pressed all the time. Cortisol and adrenaline, hormones designed for temporary bursts, remain elevated far longer than they were built for. A body operating in that state starts making different decisions: about energy allocation, digestion, immune response, sleep architecture, and emotional regulation. This isn't abstract. Brett names the specific places it tends to land first: sleep that doesn't restore, cravings for sugar and caffeine to manage flagging energy, mood that has less buffer for frustration, decision fatigue that makes even simple choices feel like too much, and a kind of hollowed-out presence in relationships that people around you can feel even if no one says anything out loud. Brett shares his own experience of working sixteen-hour days while building his business — the point where snapping at family became his new normal, where he chalked up his irritability and absence to maybe just not being a good enough person. The reframe was significant: it wasn't a character problem. It was a pattern his nervous system had gotten stuck in, and when the pattern changed, so did he. The shift came not from a dramatic life overhaul but from committing to one thing: protecting seven hours of sleep, no matter how much was still on the list. Within days, mood improved. Anxiety dropped. Small frustrations started landing differently. That single-habit-first approach is at the heart of what this episode argues actually works. There's no supplement, no miracle routine, no overnight fix for a nervous system that's been in high alert for months or years. What works is smaller and more sustainable: repeated ordinary moments that signal to the body it's safe to stand down. Protecting sleep. Consistent movement that supports rather than depletes. Genuine stillness — five minutes with no phone, no multitasking, no optimizing. Time outdoors. Better nutrition that stabilizes energy instead of spiking and crashing it. Transitions between tasks and environments instead of going full speed until collapse. The episode closes with a reframe that sits at the core of the optYOUmize approach to building a physical foundation your body can actually recover in: recovery isn't a reward you earn after the to-do list is handled. That list will always keep filling. Recovery is part of how the system functions. A body and mind that get real rest make better decisions, have more patience, and have more capacity for the people and things that matter most. The goal isn't to eliminate stress. It's to stop designing a life where your body is constantly fighting your biology just to get through the day. Resources Mentioned Sleep research on chronic sleep deprivation — Brett references studies on sleep's long-term health impact as a turning point in changing his own habits High-quality protein for recovery — introduced through his son's hamstring injury; grilled fish and chicken as simple, practical staples Calming music, affirmations, and meditations — Brett's morning practice for setting tone and lowering baseline stress before the day begins Keep Exploring If this episode resonated, these are worth your time: Body & Vitality Pillar — The full framework for building a physical foundation that supports every other area of your life Enjoyed This Episode? The best way to support optYOUmize is to subscribe and leave a review — it takes about two minutes and makes a real difference in helping more people find the show. Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Amazon Music · YouTube Leave a Review →

Send us Fan MailWe name the “polite body” and how it trains us to clamp down on breath, needs, anger, and joy until we feel burnt out, anxious, or numb. We connect the dots between nervous system imprinting and creative self-care, then offer simple private practices that restore agency and felt safety.  • the physical signs of a polite body and how suppression shows up as stress  • how generations of “be nice” training rewards compliance and punishes expression  • autonomic nervous system basics and why it constantly asks “Am I safe?”  • autonomic imprinting and why the body braces without remembering the story  • polyvagal theory states: safety and connection, fight or flight, shutdown  • why insight and willpower do not rewire chronic stress patterns  • creativity as nervous system regulation through sensory pathways and present-moment focus  • creative expression as agency and medicine, not performance or productivity  • small, safe starter practices: humming, shaking, ugly doodling, free movement  • community support as accountability and a path to deeper practice  If you'd like to support this work and want to go deeper, come find us in the uprising over at Patreon.  To learn more, visit crystalmaccleincreative.com.  Support the showDisclaimer

What happens when the womb is treated as separate from the rest of women's health? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Dr. Kemi Doll, double board-certified gynecologic oncologist, equity scientist, researcher, coach, and author of A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing, for a powerful conversation about womb health, uterine cancer, fibroids, HRT, health equity, and why so many women are still being taught to normalize symptoms that deserve care.Together, they explore why womb health is not only about pregnancy, fertility, or menopause, but a lifelong part of women's physical, emotional, hormonal, and whole-body health. Dr. Doll shares how her grandmother's death in childbirth, her mother's near-death experience, and her own work as a gynecologic cancer surgeon shaped her mission to bring the uterus back into the center of women's health.Dr. Taz and Dr. Doll also discuss why uterine cancer is rising, why Black women are twice as likely to die after a uterine cancer diagnosis, and how gaps in research, screening, and diagnostic tools may leave women of color especially vulnerable. They unpack the role of ultrasound, endometrial thickness, post-menopausal bleeding, and why women need clearer conversations with their providers when something feels off.This conversation also takes a closer look at the explosion of hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, and the questions every woman with a uterus should be asking. Dr. Doll explains why estrogen without proper progesterone protection can increase uterine cancer risk, why some women may not understand the role progesterone plays, and why monitoring the uterus matters when using hormones.If you're listening to this and thinking, “I know something is off in my body, but I don't know where to start,” join the Circle here:

Send us Fan MailWhat if the key to calming your nervous system, sleeping deeper, and healing from the inside out was as simple as light?In this episode, host Jen sits down with Kristen Spielman—registered nurse and longevity specialist—to explore the science of red light therapy and photobiomodulation. Together, they unpack how cellular energy directly impacts your nervous system, why chronic inflammation fuels anxiety, and how red and near-infrared light can help your body shift out of fight-or-flight mode and into true rest and repair.Whether you're struggling with chronic stress, poor sleep, or pain—or simply looking to glow from the inside out—this conversation will leave you inspired and informed.To purchase face ($395) mask, email info@vitaeskin.com mention Exalted Health for $50 off. Red light belt How's My Nervous System Quiz     I Connect with us at Exalted Health

High blood pressure is one of the most dangerous and overlooked risks in executive health. Not because it's rare, but because the typical lifestyle of entrepreneurs and executives hides it further. You know your revenue, your margins, and your CAC. But there's a reasonable chance you have no idea what your average blood pressure is, or what's actually driving it.In this episode, Julian breaks down seven specific drivers that push blood pressure up in high-level operators, and none of them involve genetics or the tired "avoid sodium" conversation.We also cover why leaders are the last people to catch this, what the numbers actually mean, and the highest-leverage actions to take for each driver. — Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —0:00 — Introduction & why blood pressure is the most overlooked number in a leader's life3:16 — Genetics, salt, and why neither is the real conversation5:03 — The scale of the problem: the global hypertension picture 7:33 — Why leaders are the last to notice their own biological signals10:03 — The "I'm fine" trap and why functioning isn't the same as thriving11:43 — Driver 1: Sleep Apnea18:12 — Driver 2: Visceral Fat22:14 — Driver 3: Insulin Resistance27:29 — Driver 4: Chronic Stress & Sympathetic Overdrive32:51 — Driver 5: Alcohol36:47 — Driver 6: Poor Sleep42:33 — Driver 7: Arterial Stiffness & Vascular Aging47:05 — The Executive Biological Dashboard51:06 — Closing: health and fitness as the ultimate meritocracy— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/X — https://x.com/thejulianhayesDon't let your biology become the bottleneck to the enterprise you're building. Book a private call —https://www.executivehealth.io/contactWebsite — https://www.executivehealth.io/***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner. Consult your provider before making any decisions.

Brain Endurance Training and mental fatigue may be the missing link limiting your physical performance, and this episode reveals how your brain, not your body, could be the true bottleneck. In this high-impact conversation, Dr. Greg Jones sits down with Dr. Christopher Ring, Professor of Psychology at the University of Birmingham, to explore how cognitive load, stress, and perception of effort directly influence endurance, recovery, and overall performance.In this episode, you'll learn how mental fatigue can reduce physical output, why your brain acts as a “governor” on performance, and how Brain Endurance Training (BET) can help increase resilience, delay fatigue, and improve both cognitive and physical capacity. Dr. Ring explains the science behind perceived exertion (RPE), how stress impacts the nervous system, and why traditional training has overlooked one of the most critical components of performance.We also explore how modern lifestyles—especially screen time and cognitive overload—may be silently reducing exercise capacity, and how targeted brain training protocols can reverse these effects. Whether you're an elite athlete, a high-performing professional, or someone looking to improve focus and endurance, this episode provides a science-backed framework for building a more resilient brain and body.If you're looking to break through plateaus in performance, reduce fatigue, and train smarter, this episode offers a powerful and practical blueprint grounded in cutting-edge research.

Send us Fan MailThis conversation between Dr. Sonya Jensen and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton covers the science of how stress disrupts female hormone health and the emotions women carry that perpetuate that disruption. They also discuss the physiological mechanisms of chronic stress and how hormone testing can tell patients their stress story. This episode also highlights: How chronic stress and sustained cortisol production can lead to suppressed progesterone The downstream effects of resentment and unexpressed emotion How a patient's emotional history connects to their symptoms The cortisol/cortisone ratio and what it can tell practitioners and patients about fatigue, low motivation, anxiety, and burnout Using the Cortisol Awakening Response on the DUTCH Plus as a clinical conversation toolShow Notes Learn more about Dr. Sonya Jensen and follow her on Instagram @drsonyajensen! Check out Dr. Sonya's book, Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself. Read the ovarian aging study mentioned in this episode. Become a DUTCH Provider to get access to comprehensive patient reports, peer-reviewed and validated research, and expert clinical support. 

Send us Fan MailVanessa Lopez is the host of Intentionally Well, a podcast rooted in honest conversations about healing, wholeness, and what it really looks like to rebuild health from the inside out. She brings over two decades of experience across health, wellness, fitness, skincare, and education, along with a personal journey that has deeply reshaped how she understands the body, stress, and long-term healing.Much of Vanessa's work is informed by her own ongoing health journey, one that has required her to slow down, re-evaluate what wellness actually means, and face the reality that healing is rarely linear. Over time, she's developed a more nuanced perspective on the connection between the physical, emotional, and spiritual layers of health, with a focus on sustainability, nervous system awareness, and compassionate restoration rather than quick fixes.Through her podcast interviews, writing, and social media presence, Vanessa creates space for conversations that are honest and unpolished in the best way...where complexity is allowed, and where people can feel less alone in what they're navigating. She's especially drawn to the intersection of faith, chronic stress, identity, and the deeper emotional layers that often sit underneath physical symptoms.When she's not creating or sharing in those spaces, she's almost always with her two rescue dogs, Pearl and Tillie, and still walking through much of what she speaks about in real time.Find Vanessa at-Podcast- Intentionally WellIG- @well.with.vanessaSubstack- @intentionallywellreflectionsFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

October 7 changed countless lives. But for many Jewish people across the world, the deeper challenge has been what came afterward: months and years of ongoing stress, uncertainty, grief, and vigilance. In this episode, Talli Rosenbaum and Rabbi Scott Kahn explore how chronic stress affects relationships, intimacy, and sexuality, and why connection remains one of our most important sources of resilience and healing. To access resources including articles, subsidized therapy, and workshops, go to the Intimate Judaism website.

What if the exhaustion, irritability, overwhelm, and restlessness you're experiencing in midlife aren't signs that something is wrong—but messages your body is trying to send? For many women, these symptoms are rooted in chronic stress in women over 40, a growing health concern that impacts everything from hormones and sleep to mood, energy, and overall well-being.In this powerful episode of the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, Lynnis Woods-Mullins sits down with psychotherapist, holistic coach, yoga philosophy teacher, and author Catia Batalha to explore how chronic stress affects women over 40 and what many are truly craving beneath the surface: a regulated nervous system, healthier boundaries, deeper self-trust, and a renewed connection to their inner wisdom.Together, they unpack why modern life keeps so many women stuck in chronic stress and survival mode, and how ancient yoga philosophy offers a pathway back to balance, healing, and self-discovery. You'll learn why yoga is about far more than physical flexibility, how meditation and relaxation create space for clarity and truth, and why listening to your body's wisdom may be one of the most important skills of midlife.This conversation also takes a deep dive into boundaries—not as a trendy self-help concept, but as essential physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual protection. Catia shares practical insights on navigating relationships, work pressures, personal growth, and the courage it takes to stop living for external validation and start living in alignment with your authentic self.Whether you're navigating menopause, burnout, life transitions, anxiety, people-pleasing, or simply feeling called to something more, this episode offers compassionate guidance and practical tools for creating a calmer, more empowered life.In This Episode:✔ Nervous system regulation for women over 40✔ How chronic stress impacts your health and decision-making✔ The deeper meaning of yoga philosophy beyond physical poses✔ Meditation and relaxation practices for emotional healing✔ Setting healthy boundaries without guilt✔ Empowerment vs. victim mentality in midlife✔ Reconnecting with intuition and body wisdom✔ Midlife transformation, healing, and personal growth✔ Trauma recovery and self-discovery✔ Insights from Catia's novel, Echoes of the TimelessIf you're ready to stop pushing through and start listening to what your mind, body, and spirit truly need, this episode is for you.

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. The problem with burnout is that it can take an absolute mountain of disasters to truly make us realise how hard we are pushing ourselves and for Janella Purcell it took a major natural disaster amongst other things.Janella Purcell is an award-winning Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Chef, author, and host of the Toxic Silence podcast. With nearly 3 decades of clinical experience, she is considered a pioneer of Australia's natural health movement, helping shape public understanding of food as medicine, holistic healing, and chemical-free, sustainable living. Janella is widely known for her television appearances on Good Chef Bad Chef, The Biggest Loser, and on morning TV in Australia, as well as her five bestselling and award winning books on natural health and wellbeing. She has been awarded a Fellowship by the National Herbalists Association of Australia in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the profession. Today, her work continues to focus on whole-person healing, integrating nutrition, herbal medicine, trauma recovery, and mind-body wellness.In this episode she shares:- How a lifelong pattern of overachievement was actually rooted in unresolved trauma.- Why she sold her dream property to create a healing retreat for others.- What happened when she took on the enormous challenge of regenerating seven acres of neglected land.- How the 2022 floods wiped out years of work and pushed her to breaking point.- The lessons she learned about resilience, independence and backing herself.- Why burnout forced her to rethink the way she worked, rested and lived.- How menopause brought old traumas and unhealthy patterns to the surface.- The connection between trauma, gut health, the nervous system and chronic stress.- Why learning to slow down has been one of her greatest challenges.- How she's creating a more sustainable and fulfilling life by embracing rest, healing and self-care.Key Quotes"I learnt that there's always a way to get through things in life.""It felt like there was a curse on that property.""I cried my heart out for a long time."More about JanellaFollow Janella on social media, learn more on her website or find links to all info and resources here.You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The conversation delves into the impact of movement and sleep on cortisol regulation, chronic stress, decision making, and overall well-being. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sleep and engaging in consistent movement to reduce cortisol levels and improve overall health. The prescription for self-care and the call to action provide practical steps for listeners to prioritize their well-being.TakeawaysMinimum effective doseCortisol regulationChapters00:00 The Impact of Movement on Cortisol Regulation05:13 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

"Why can't I relax?"If you've ever felt exhausted but unable to switch off, constantly on edge, emotionally reactive, or trapped in a cycle of stress and tension, this episode is for you.In this special podcast episode, Certified Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley shares an extract from the theory section of her recent Mindful in May LIVE event. Thousands of people worldwide are experiencing overwhelm, information overload, anxiety, uncertainty and persistent muscle tension, yet many do not realise that their nervous system may be spending far too much time in survival mode.In this episode, Heidi explores how chronic stress can influence your posture, breathing, movement, pain levels, emotional wellbeing, sleep quality and overall health. You'll discover why your body may be holding tension in your neck, shoulders, ribs, jaw, hips and back, and why simply stretching or pushing through is often not the solution.You'll learn:✔ Why your nervous system is constantly scanning for safety or danger✔ How modern life keeps many people trapped in survival mode✔ The connection between stress, muscle tension, posture, and pain✔ Why emotional overwhelm often shows up physically in the body✔ How breathing patterns and eye movements influence nervous system regulation✔ Practical strategies to increase resilience, flexibility, and capacity within your nervous system✔ Why your body is not working against you, but trying to protect youThis episode is a powerful reminder that your body is incredibly intelligent and that understanding its signals can transform how you move, feel, and respond to life's challenges.Join The Total Somatics Online MembershipIf you'd like ongoing support with pain relief, posture, movement, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing, I'd love to welcome you into the Total Somatics Online Membership.Membership doors are currently open and close on Saturday 6th June 2026.Visit:TotalSomatics.com/join-now/Inside you'll find hundreds of classes, workshops, mindfulness sessions, educational resources, and personalised tools to help you move with greater ease, reduce pain, improve posture, and support your wellbeing through every season of life.Watch Heidi's TEDx TalkPandiculation: The Natural Solution to Chronic Pain & DiscomfortCLICK THIS LINK TO WATCH: https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=l2U0-WfZXiJtHWSe

Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club (buy 2 bottles, get 1 free for Ben's community): https://freshpressolive.com/3RBPwdG  Pre-order Ben's new book KetoFlex Revised — Pre-order now and get free bonus chapters:  https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM  Kidney disease doesn't start with pain. It starts with nothing. By the time you feel it, you may have already lost half your kidney function. The National Kidney Foundation reports 90% of people with chronic kidney disease don't know they have it. In most cases, the damage begins 10 to 15 years before any diagnosis — while labs still look normal. THE 7 HABITS Blood Sugar Spikes. Post-meal glucose spikes damage the hair-thin filtration vessels inside the kidneys over time. A 2024 Nature Communications paper found cellular insulin resistance drives kidney damage before diabetes ever appears. Chronic Dehydration. Your kidneys filter 180 liters of plasma daily. Less water means concentrated waste and a higher workload. Coffee, soda, and energy drinks don't count. Drink clean spring water. Processed Food. Phosphate additives and industrial seed oils (soybean, corn, canola) create ongoing inflammation in the blood vessels kidneys depend on. Swap to butter, ghee, tallow, coconut oil, and high-quality olive oil.  Sugar and Fructose. Fructose overwhelms the liver, converts to uric acid, and lands on the kidneys. A 2024 UK Biobank study of 127,000+ adults found even one sugar-sweetened beverage daily significantly raises kidney disease risk. Diet soda is not a safe swap. Ignoring Blood Pressure. No symptoms doesn't mean no damage. Every heartbeat sends pressure through delicate kidney capillaries. Damaged kidneys then lose their ability to regulate pressure — creating a worsening feedback loop. Chronic Stress and Poor Sleep. Cortisol raises blood sugar, blood pressure, and insulin resistance. Sleeping under four hours raises kidney disease risk by 45%. Kidney repair happens at night. Ignoring Insulin Resistance. The root of everything. By the time labs flag it, you've likely been insulin resistant for 6 to 14 years. About 93% of American adults have some form of it. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencymasterclass/ ▶︎ Grab my new book The Connection Code and join me for a free live webinar to uncover what's really driving your stress, reactions, and patterns: https://theconnectioncodebook.com Stress isn't the problem. Staying stuck in stress is.Do you ever feel like you're always "on" and never truly recovering?Maybe you're doing all the “right” things...the workouts, the morning routines, the self-care...but you still feel like you can't fully come down from the stress of your day.Stress isn't the enemy. It's actually your body's best friend. The real problem is when we get stuck in that stressed state and never come back down. That's chronic stress, and science has made it pretty clear that it's the number one driver of inflammation, aging, and disease on a cellular level.In this episode, I sit down with Salim Najjar, better known as The HRV Guy, to talk about heart rate variability. What it is, why it matters, and how it reveals whether your nervous system is stuck in "go mode" or actually recovering the way it's designed to.Salim shares his five pathways for improving your HRV and building a more resilient nervous system:▶︎ Why sleep is the non-negotiable foundation for nervous system health ▶︎ How hormetic stress (like cold plunges and saunas) trains your body to recover faster ▶︎ The power of reframing... and how one simple mindset shift tripled Salim's HRV overnight ▶︎ Why the intention behind what you're doing matters more than the doing itself ▶︎ How your relationships and community directly impact your nervous systemWe also talk about something I think every woman needs to hear: The difference between doing self-care and actually receiving it. Because if your rest still feels like a to-do list, your body isn't getting what it needs.Whether you're new to HRV or already tracking it, this conversation will change the way you think about stress, recovery, and what it really means to feel calm.RESOURCES▶︎ Take Salim's free HRV Archetype Quiz: https://thathrvguy.com/hrv-quiz ▶︎ Interested in an Oura Ring for tracking your HRV? Grab one here CONNECT WITH SALIMWebsite: https://thathrvguy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thathrvguy/ ****************Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you're tuning in on YouTube, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we're so grateful you're here.Follow Melissa:▶︎ YouTube▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ TikTok

Ep 102 | What if your home was making you feel worse—and you didn't even realize it? This week's guest went from being bedridden and relying on a walker, service dog, and full-time caregiver to whitewater kayaking in the Northwoods. And along the way, she discovered something surprising: her environment may have been working against her healing instead of supporting it.Antoinette Lee shares one of the most powerful healing-home stories I've heard. We talk about toxic off-gassing, chronic stress, nervous system overload, intentional design, and the connection between our living spaces and whole-body wellbeing. If you've ever walked into your home and felt drained, restless, or like something just feels "off," this conversation offers a different lens.

Your career is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and when it is misaligned, the stress does not stay at work. In this episode, Lisa looks at why your job can become the primary driver of chronic stress and why ignoring those red flags costs more than you might think.  We often tell ourselves burnout is just part of the deal because everyone else is struggling too, but that is a dangerous mindset to settle into. Lisa walks through why your 9 to 5 might be draining you and how that exhaustion leaks into the rest of your life. She also pushes back on the idea that starting a business is the only way out, offering a grounded look at what it actually takes to walk away from work that is making you sick. If your job feels like a constant source of pressure and frustration, this talk will help you get honest about what really needs to change.   

Cancer rates are rising, especially among younger adults and many people are asking deeper questions about prevention, root causes, and what it truly means to heal. In this powerful conversation, we welcome back Dr. Tony Jimenez, founder of Hope for Cancer Treatment Centers, to explore the evolving landscape of integrative cancer care, emotional healing, metabolic health, and proactive prevention strategies. We dive into the connection between chronic stress, unresolved emotional trauma, inflammation, immune dysfunction, metabolic health, and cancer risk, plus practical steps anyone can begin taking today to support longevity and resilience. Dr. Tony also shares fascinating insights into emerging diagnostics, telomere testing, the longevity-associated Klotho gene, hydrogen therapy, detoxification, oxygenation, and why emotional healing may be one of the most overlooked components of wellness. Whether you're navigating a cancer diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting to optimize your health proactively, this episode offers hope, empowerment, and actionable insights. In This Episode, we cover: Why cancer rates are increasing in younger populations The connection between chronic stress, emotional trauma, and disease How metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance impact cancer risk The role of mitochondrial health and inflammation The importance of sleep, hydration, movement, and personalized nutrition Detoxification, immune support, and oxygenation therapies Hydrogen water and hydrogen inhalation therapy explained The emotional component of healing and releasing stored trauma Integrative oncology vs. conventional cancer treatment How to advocate for yourself during a cancer diagnosis Why hope, mindset, and emotional resilience matter in healing Episode Breakdown with Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & the current state of cancer care 06:15 Stress, trauma & lifestyle factors impacting health 19:00 Longevity testing & emerging integrative therapies 33:15 Emotional healing, mindset & resilience 48:00 Integrative oncology & advocating for yourself 1:02:00 Preventing recurrence & creating daily healing habits 1:10:00 Final thoughts on hope & healing Resources & Links Learn more about Hope for Cancer Treatment Centers: hope4cancer Follow Dr. Tony Jimenez and learn about upcoming webinars and wellness programs: https://hope4cancer.com/webinar-replay-all-access/ (Password:  HOPE) Testing we discuss: For Longevity (Klotho Test): https://www.jinfiniti.com/product/agingsos-klotho-test/ For Telomeres: https://repeatdx.com/ Link to the new medical wellness center in Cancun: Sevenby7KP.com   Previous episode: The 7 Key Principles of Cancer Therapy with Dr. Tony Jimenez Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Good Health Saunas, offering commercial grade infrared saunas designed to support detoxification, muscle recovery, relaxation, and better sleep. Visit https://goodhealthsaunas.com or stop by their Mall of America, Appleton, or Waukesha locations. Be sure to mention The Art of Living Well Podcast® for exclusive pricing. Follow and Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofliving_well Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartoflivingwellpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Connect with Your Hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet: https://www.instagram.com/zenfullifecoaching Stephanie May Potter: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemaypotter/

In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, host Nikki Lanigan sits down with pelvic health physical therapist Val Brown to explore one of the most overlooked parts of women's wellness: the pelvic floor. Val shares her Vital Axis Method — a groundbreaking approach that integrates pelvic health, neurology, yoga, and functional medicine to help women reconnect with their bodies, reduce injuries, and step into their pleasure, power, and purpose. Whether you're a postpartum mom, a busy professional dealing with burnout, or an athlete who keeps getting hurt, this conversation will change how you think about your body.Find Val:Website: http://vitalaxispt.com/Instagram: @Vital.axis.methodYouTube: VitalaxisWorkshops: link in Val's Instagram BioTimestamped Show Notes:0:00 — Intro & Meet Val Brown~1:00 — What Is the Vital Axis Method?~2:30 — Pelvic Floor Beyond Pregnancy & Kegels~5:00 — The Neurology & Shame Behind the Pelvic Floor~8:00 — Chronic Stress, Burnout & Pelvic Health~10:00 — Exercise, Movement & Whole-Body Connection~12:30 — Why Women's Health Is Dismissed~16:00 — One Thing Everyone Should Know~17:00 — Rapid Fire: Books, TV, Matcha vs. Coffee~22:00 — Where to Find Val

Have you ever felt like Hashimoto's is happening to you instead of something you can actively respond to? In this episode, we're talking about how to build resilience with Hashimoto's by shifting from a passive stress response to a challenge-oriented mindset that supports both your mental and physical health. You'll learn: Why stress and assuming failure can worsen Hashimoto's symptoms The difference between passive coping and resilient problem-solving Two simple daily habits that can help you build resilience with Hashimoto's over time If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged by your symptoms, this episode will give you practical strategies to help you move forward one step at a time. Press play to learn how resilience can become one of your most important tools for living well with Hashimoto's. Related Episodes Stress, Your Thyroid, and Hashimoto's Your Adrenal Glands, Chronic Stress, and Hashimoto's Resources Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed Hashimoto's Root Cause Reset JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto's community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about   Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/   ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Hey friend,  Have you been living in survival mode for so long that it feels normal? Do you sometimes wish life felt lighter — but feel guilty for wanting that? Could wanting more than survival actually be a healthy signal from your nervous system? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. Chronic Illness Moms is a podcast for moms with chronic illness or chronic symptoms who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits that actually work inside a full, demanding life. Many caregiving moms spend long seasons in survival mode while supporting their children. But survival mode was never meant to be permanent. In this episode I unpack why it happens, why the desire to feel better is a healthy signal (not selfish), and the simple permission practice that helps you start trusting that desire instead of fighting it. Links mentioned: Coaching → https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Related Episodes: 218. Tired When You Didn't Do Much? How Emotional Stress Drains You 214. Why You're Sleeping But Still Exhausted Connect: Email → hello@ashleybraden.com YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms Next steps: 1. Join the Facebook group to connect with other moms 2. Follow the podcast so you don't miss the rest of this series 3. Learn more about coaching if you want deeper support  

Chronic stress belly fat is more than a feeling — it changes your hormones, metabolism, and cravings. Nurse Doza breaks down 5 specific mechanisms — cortisol, insulin resistance, leptin dysfunction, fatty liver, and late-night eating — explaining exactly why belly fat won't budge and what to do about it. FEATURED PRODUCT:  The Metabolic Pack from MSW Nutrition is the complete protocol for everything covered in this episode. Liver Boost combines turmeric (curcumin), green tea extract (EGCG), NAC, and alpha-lipoic acid to reduce inflammation, support liver detoxification, and combat insulin resistance at the cellular level. Mitochondriac delivers resveratrol and key mitochondrial support to activate AMPK, improve cellular energy, and lower inflammatory markers linked to chronic stress and weight gain. Zen contains an adaptogenic blend with Rhodiola, Ginseng, Eleuthero, Schisandra, and bovine adrenal glandular support — specifically designed to regulate cortisol and protect adrenal health. Together, these three supplements form a 60–90 day metabolic reset built to address the root causes of chronic stress belly fat.

Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health.Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com_____Deborah and I discuss how chronic stress disrupts the nervous system, impacts hormones, sleep, and overall health, and why regulating the heart–brain connection is foundational for healing. We dive into HeartMath techniques like heart rate variability and coherence, showing how simple tools like breathing and gratitude can shift the body from fight-or-flight into rest, repair, and resilience. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Deborah Rozman is the President and co-CEO of HeartMath, a research-based organization focused on heart rate variability and nervous system regulation. With over three decades of experience, she has helped pioneer techniques that connect emotional regulation with physiological health. Her work has contributed to hundreds of research studies on stress, coherence, and heart–brain communication.We discuss the following:Impact of stressDysregulation and root cause healingHeart rate variability explainedCoherence or heart-brain syncUsing tools for anxiety reliefHRV resilience and ageHeart coherence versus the mindHeartMath research and scienceCortisol, stress, and illnessDaily triggers and coherenceUsing HeartMath®  in daily life_____EPISODE RESOURCESHeartMath Website HeartMath App for AndroidHeartMath App for AppleHeartMath's Add Heart Podcast by Deborah Rozman, Ph.D.Wholeness Method Quick Coherence® Guide_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 

If you've been doing everything right with food and exercise and still gaining weight around your middle — stress is not a footnote in that story. Stress may be the entire story. Stress isn't just a mood — it's a biochemical event that creates a hormonal environment in your body where fat loss becomes nearly impossible, regardless of what you're eating. Courtney explains exactly how chronic cortisol drives abdominal fat storage in midlife women, backed by research, and gives you one concrete daily practice to begin reversing it. Get your free chapter of The Consistency Code at https://theconsistencycode.com/freechapter #CortisolAndBellyFat #ChronicStressWeightGain #StressAndFatStorageWomen #CortisolMidlifeWomen #HowToLoseBellyFatAfter40 #StressHormonesExplained #AdrenalHealthWomen #CortisolReset #WeightLossPlateauMidlife #VisceralFatWomen #StressAndMetabolism #WhyCantILoseWeightMenopause  

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how memories are formed and how key neurochemicals, such as adrenaline, can be leveraged to enhance memory formation. I also share science-based protocols to enhance learning, strengthen memory recall and reduce the number of repetitions needed to retain new information. In addition, I discuss how exercise supports cognitive function and memory and explore unique memory phenomena such as déjà vu. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Memory (00:00:21) Sensory Stimuli & Memory Bias (00:01:54) Associations & Memory; Tool: Repetition (00:05:00) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:06:18) Stress, Adrenaline & Strengthening Memories (00:11:10) Caffeine & Stimulants, Tool: Timing to Enhance Learning & Memory (00:14:39) Tool: Naps & Sleep for Learning & Memory (00:16:56) Sponsor: AG1 (00:18:19) Increase Adrenaline to Enhance Learning & Memory, Chronic Stress (00:21:56) Adrenaline Boosts Memory: Centuries-Old Practice (00:24:03) Tool: Cardiovascular Exercise & Brain Health, Neurogenesis (00:26:11) Exercise, Osteocalcin, Hippocampus & Memory (00:29:37) Sponsor: LMNT (00:31:09) Tool: Photographs, Mental Snapshots & Improved Memory (00:34:08) Déjà Vu (00:36:22) Tool: Brief Meditation Practice to Enhance Memory (00:38:38) Recap Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices