Many of us don’t realise the profound impact that chronic unmanaged stress can have on our physical health, even if we’re eating well and getting plenty of movement each day.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.
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Jul 14
The Daily Habits That Protect Your Brain At Any Age: The New Science Of Dementia Prevention with Dr David Perlmutter #674
Most of us assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are just part of getting older. In this episode, a world-leading neurologist says that’s simply not true. That, far from being inevitable, Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases result from decades of metabolic da ... Show More
1h 50m
Jul 9
BITESIZE | What You Need To Know About Strength, Menopause & Healthy Ageing | Dr Stacy Sims #673
As we get older, have you ever wondered why the exercise advice we’ve been given doesn’t seem to work as well as it once did? As we move into our 40s and beyond, our physiology changes in ways that can often feel confusing and frustrating. But what if we could harness those chang ... Show More
29m 36s
Jul 7
How To Finally Fix Your Sleep, Wake Up Rested & Transform Your Life with Dr Michael Breus #672
“Sleep is a lot like love: the less you look for it, the more it shows up.” So says my guest on this episode, one of the world's leading sleep doctors, who’s here to reveal the five common traps that are stopping us getting the rest we need. Dr Michael Breus is a clinical psychol ... Show More
1h 57m
Nov 2024
Recap: Boost health by defeating stress | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Stress can come from any direction. Mounting deadlines at work, a romantic tiff at home, even something as simple as missing our bus can send our brain and body into a state of tension. We all experience this, it’s nothing new. However, our failure to manage this stress could be ... Show More
15m 25s
Mar 2025
Why We Need to Embrace Stress
Most of us try to avoid stress at all costs. But Dr. Sharon Bergquist, author of ‘The Stress Paradox,’ says too little stress can be just as bad for you. Bergquist sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta to explain the surprising science behind how some stress can make you healthier, and ... Show More
29m 23s
Jul 2024
2645: The Many Faces of Chronic Stress: 5 Ways Chronic Stress Can Show Up In Your Life by Victoria Jung with Free Form Fitness
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Episode 2645:
Victoria Jung delves into the subtle yet profound ways chronic stress affects our bodies, from hormone imbalances to ... Show More
12m 56s
Jul 2024
Tara Swart (Neuroscientist): The Science Behind Stress, Body Fat & Manifestation (E273)
<p>In this episode, respected neuroscientist and author Dr. Tara Swart joins Jake to uncover fascinating perspectives about the complex interplay between our brains and bodies.</p><br><p>Tara sheds light on how our constant smartphone use impacts us both mentally and physically, ... Show More
56m 42s
Oct 2025
How to Release Stress Your Body Has Been Holding Onto
Stress doesn’t just live in the mind — it shows up in the body, often as tight shoulders, shallow breathing, or constant tension we mistake for “just who we are.” In this episode, Dora reflects on her own experience of holding stress and shares gentle mindfulness practices to rel ... Show More
5m 14s
Apr 2024
Moment 156: Your Stress Is Making you Fat & Sick... Here's How To Fix It!
In this moment, neuroscientist and bestselling author, Dr Tara Swart discusses the brain-body impacts of stress and the dangers of being around stressful people. While people think of stress as being solely a mental health problem, it can physical health impacts, the most obvious ... Show More
10m 5s