Chronic stress isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a silent killer affecting your health in ways you might not realize. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I revisit conversations with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and Dr. Elissa Epel to uncover the truth about stress, its surprising connections to diet, and actionable strategies to combat its effects. Whether i ... Show More
Nov 4
The Gut-Brain Link That Could Change How We Understand Parkinson’s
Could Parkinson’s disease begin in the gut? It’s a question that challenges how we think about brain health, and one that today’s guest has spent years investigating. I’m talking with Sarkis Mazmanian, PhD, a professor of microbiology at Caltech whose research explores how gut ba ... Show More
1h 18m
Nov 2
Sleep Apnea: Why CPAP Isn't Fixing the Real Problem (This Does!)
What if you're sleeping eight hours a night but your body is struggling to breathe the entire time? Sleep apnea can disrupt your breathing dozens of times an hour without you ever realizing it, putting your heart, brain, and metabolic health at risk. In this episode, I break down ... Show More
25m 39s
Oct 28
Why Midlife Could Be Your Most Powerful Chapter Yet | Mel Robbins
Most of us have been there. I know I have. You want to make a change, but somehow it keeps getting pushed to tomorrow. Why does getting started so often feel like the hardest part? Today, I’m joined by Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory and host of The Mel Rob ... Show More
1h 28m
Jun 2024
BITESIZE | 3 Simple Habits to Manage Stress and Build Resilience | Dr Tara Swart #461
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 fea ... Show More
13m 21s
Nov 2021
Powerful Daily Habits to Reduce Stress and Anxiety #214
This week’s episode is a special compilation episode all about stress: what it is, where it comes from, and what we can do to manage it better in our lives. Even before the events of the past 20 months, we were living in the middle of a stress epidemic. For many years now, the Wo ... Show More
1h 8m
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
Sep 2021
BITESIZE | The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle | Drs Emily and Amelia Nagoski #205
Stress is a physiological cycle that has a beginning, a middle and an end. And by understanding how to complete the stress response cycle, you can get rid of the stress even if you can’t remove the stressor. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, ... Show More
14m 24s
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