Sharon Berquist

Leading authority on stress and metabolism who describes hormesis, cellular stress responses (including heat shock proteins), and the role of exercise and mitochondria in building resilience and preventing disease.

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Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 3min

The Shocking Connection Between Stress and Belly Fat (And What You Can Do About It!)

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Sean O'Mara, a medical expert on visceral fat, highlights how stress and cortisol contribute to belly fat accumulation, advocating for high-intensity resistance workouts. Dr. Sara Gottfried explains how trauma and perceived stress disrupt hormonal balance, heightening chronic disease risk. Health psychologist Kelly McGonigal introduces stress mindsets that can reframe stress as a positive force, while Dr. Sharon Berquist discusses the biological mechanisms of resilience and the pivotal role of exercise in maintaining metabolic health.

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