The Stress Paradox

Have we gotten the story on stress wrong? In The Stress Paradox, you’ll discover the latest science indicating the answer is yes, and that by incorporating five essential good stressors, we can unlock a sharper mind, improved mood, healthier gut, and reduced risk of common chronic diseases.

Book • 2025

Author

Dr. Sharon Bergquist

Mentioned by

Sharon Horesh Bergquist

Jason Wachob

Ayesha Sherzai

Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by

Simon Hill when discussing the concept of good stress and its impact on health.

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Longevity Through Stress: Unlocking Your Body’s Survival Pathways | Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist

Mentioned by Sharon Bergquist as a book explaining how some stress can be beneficial for health.

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Why We Need to Embrace Stress

Mentioned by

Max Lugavere as the author of the book and the guest on the podcast.

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471: How to Hack Stress for Better Health and Longevity | Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD

Recommended by

Mayim Bialik as a good book, released on the day of the podcast.

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New Science of Stress: Why We Need Stress to Thrive and How The Right Stress Improves Health, Increases Life Span & Can Cut Your Cancer Risk in Half

Recommended by

Nicole Kalil at the end of the podcast as a book she's ordering and reading.

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The Stress Paradox: Why We Need Stress (and How to Make It Work for Us) with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist | 294

Mentioned by

Shawn Stevenson as the author of the book, explaining the critical connection our biology has with stress and how to engage in purposeful healthy stressors to increase resilience and reap multiple health benefits.