The Dr. Hyman Show

Simple Methods To Reduce Stress

Apr 3, 2023
Join Dr. Elissa Epel, a health psychologist specializing in existential stress, Dr. Susan David, a Harvard expert on emotional agility, and bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein as they explore stress management. They discuss mindfulness techniques, the importance of emotional vulnerability, and the impact of gut health on mental well-being. Listeners learn practical strategies like the 'choose again method' to transform negative thoughts and embrace a more positive mindset, making it a powerful conversation about reclaiming joy in stressful times.
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INSIGHT

Chronic Stress

  • Stress isn't just about immediate reactions, but also about your baseline state.
  • Unconscious, chronic stress is revealed in your resting state.
ADVICE

Monitor Stress

  • Monitor your body's signals, like heart rate variability (HRV), to identify stress.
  • Tools like Oura Ring can help track these metrics and reveal hidden stress.
ANECDOTE

Meditation Retreat

  • Dr. Epel's HRV improved significantly after two weeks of meditation retreat.
  • This shows that changing your baseline stress level takes consistent practice.
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