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Jan 2025
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If You Struggle With Stress & Anxiety, T...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

If you're feeling tired, unmotivated, and lonely you need today's episode. 

Today, the #1 stress doctor is here to share her toolkit to quickly get out of a rut and live a happier life. 

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard Medical School lecturer and one of the world’s top experts on stress and public health, will reveal the top 3 things that keep you stressed and overwhelmed. 

Then, she shares a reimagined, science-backed approach to protect your brain from stress and feel calmer now.

The strategies you’ll learn today are simple, free, and available for you to start using right away.

By the time you finish listening, you will go from feeling tired to energized, shift from feeling disconnected to deeply connected in your life, and break free from burnout and finally feel your best again.

By the end, you’ll feel inspired, empowered, and ready to start thriving.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Aditi Nerurkar’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this research-packed episode, your next listen should be Mel’s conversation with Dr. Tara Swart, MD, PhD: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same

 

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