We think of stress as “bad” for you, but what if some forms of stress could actually help us grow and change for the better? On today’s episode Forrest and Dr. Rick are joined by Dr. Elissa Epel, a psychologist and leading stress researcher, to explore the science behind the stress response. They talk about the different forms of stress, what separates “good ... Show More
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Dr. Becky on Becoming the Person (and Parent) You Needed
Dr. Becky Kennedy joins Forrest for a conversation about building better relationships, with ourselves, our partners, and our children. They talk about Dr. Becky’s framework of “good inside,” and how we can apply it to ourselves. Dr. Becky explains how many of the struggles paren ... Show More
1h 30m
Nov 17
Dealing with Guilt Trips, Boundaries, and Non-Monogamy: November Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag to answer listener questions about effective communication, healthy relationships, and contentment. They explore how defining boundaries, taking maximum reasonable responsibility, and extending an olive branch can help manage ongoing confl ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 10
How to Be Yourself: Authenticity in Relationships with Elizabeth Ferreira
In this very fun episode, Forrest and Elizabeth discuss how to get on the same team in a relationship. They explore how conditions of worth, masking, and developmental trauma can get in the way of showing up authentically, and how falling into common relationship roles can reinfo ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2023
238 - The Stress Prescription with Dr. Elissa Epel
Elissa Epel, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco. She studies psychological, social, and behavioral processes related to chronic stress and how it affects health. She has conducted extensive research on the biological p ... Show More
33m 11s
Feb 2023
Try THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
<p><a href="https://lewishowes.com/mindset">https://lewishowes.com/mindset</a> - Order a copy of my new book The Greatness Mindset today!</p><p>Today’s guest is Elissa Epel, Ph.D. She is an international expert on stress, well being, and optimal aging and a best-selling author. S ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2022
How To Reduce The Harmful Effects Of Chronic Stress with Dr. Elissa Epel
This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Rupa Health, Essentia, and Athletic Greens. Stress has somehow become a perceived right of passage for adults in the US. Many people feel that if they’re not stressed, they’re not working hard enough. And almost all of us have had str ... Show More
1h 10m
Apr 2023
Control Stress for Healthy Eating, Metabolism & Aging | Dr. Elissa Epel
In this episode, my guest is Elissa Epel, Ph.D., professor and vice chair of the department of psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the author of a new book entitled "The Stress Prescription." We discuss her work showing how stress impacts mood, eat ... Show More
2h 1m
Apr 2023
Simple Methods To Reduce Stress
This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker. How do we want to show up, especially when things get tough? This is a great question to ask ourselves as many of us have the tendency to fall quickly and easily into patterns that don’t serve us w ... Show More
52m 52s
May 2024
#1 Stress Doctor: 5 Tools to Protect Your Brain From Stress & Feel Calmer Now
<p>After today, you will never think about stress the same way again.</p><p>You’ll learn exactly what to do to take control of your stress, stay calm under pressure, and find instant relief.</p><p>Harvard’s Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is here today to explain stress and how it relates to ... Show More
1h 20m
Feb 2024
Science-Based Tools for When You're Stressed, Obsessed, or Overthinking | Dr. Jenny Taitz
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Simple tools you can knit into your life both for when you're actively freaking out, and for preventing futu ... Show More
1h 6m
Feb 2024
Alice Law & Mo Gawdat - Unstressable as Your Guide to Wellness and Stress Mastery
In this episode of our podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Alice Law, a personal friend and my co-author. She is a distinguished Stress & Wellness Expert, International Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host renowned for her profound work in stress management and wellness. Alice, wi ... Show More
1h 23m