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

This podcast episode explores the multifaceted relationship between stress and its effects on the body and mind. It emphasizes the importance of stress awareness and management in daily life, highlighting strategies such as stress Shields, mindfulness practices, and breathwork. The episode discusses the various dimensions of stress, categorizing it as acute or chronic and exploring the impacts on physiological processes like mitochondria health, cellular aging, and cognitive function. It also examines the link between stress and eating behaviors, including compulsive eating and stress-related cravings. The concept of resilience in the face of stress is emphasized, and different approaches to stress resilience are discussed, including positive physiological stress and personalized interventions. The episode concludes by emphasizing the ongoing research efforts to understand the complex mechanisms behind stress and its impact on health and well-being.