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Dr. Elissa Epel: Control Stress for Healthy Eating, Metabolism & Aging

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Apr 3, 2023
In this conversation with Dr. Elissa Epel, a professor and stress expert, listeners learn how stress influences eating behaviors, mental health, and aging. She shares effective interventions like mindfulness, breathwork, and environmental changes to combat stress and improve metabolism. Epel highlights how reframing stress can transform it from a threat into a challenge, ultimately enhancing resilience. Her insights into the links between stress, appetite, and obesity provide actionable strategies for healthier living.
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INSIGHT

Stress Definition

  • Stress is feeling overwhelmed, like demands exceed resources.
  • It's not the stressors but our response that matters most.
INSIGHT

Hidden Stress

  • Many are so used to daily stress that they don't notice it.
  • Check for physical tension (clenched hands, tight shoulders) as a stress indicator.
ADVICE

Overthinking Solutions

  • Manage overthinking with top-down strategies (mindset shifts), body-based methods (exercise), or changing your environment.
  • Create a 'safe zone' with comforting items like photos, pets, or music.
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