How To Not Get Sick And Die The Science of Stress: How Stress Causes Heart Disease & T2 Diabetes | EP 419
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed by stress, knowing it's affecting your health but unsure how to break free from its grip? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the science behind stress, exploring how your body responds through three distinct phases and why understanding this process is crucial for your well-being. Learn about the connection between stress and various health conditions, from belly fat accumulation to increased risks of heart disease and diabetes, plus discover a practical three-step approach to managing stress effectively.
Key Highlights:
- Understanding the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) and how your body processes stress through three crucial phases: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
- The critical difference between real and perceived stress, and why your body can't tell them apart
- How chronic stress directly contributes to stubborn belly fat through what's called "cortisol repacking"
- The link between personality types and stress response - why Type A personalities might be at higher risk
- Why emotional eating never solves stress and actually creates additional physical and psychological burden
- The hidden danger of exercise during stress - when working out might not be the best stress-relief strategy
- The powerful connection between unmanaged stress and serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and compromised immunity
- How your position on Maslow's hierarchy of needs influences your ability to handle stress
- A practical three-step approach to stress management, starting with identifying what needs to change in your life
- The importance of building a strong support system and learning to communicate your needs effectively
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Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"